CLOGGED FUEL FILTER SYMPTOMS

[@harrassmentpanda6736]

Idk who's looking for this in 2024 but I just replaced my fuel filter and it drastically improved my throttle response and idles so much smoother. Definitely try to replace yours

[@mistasnak]

I’m watching in 24 I think I’m having this issue

[@doushe7022]

How do you know if not your fuel pump ?

[@doma7715]

@@doushe7022turn the key over but don’t start it then go by ur gas tank if u don’t hear a humming sound it’s ur fuel pump

[@incredone]

Awesome thanks

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

Great stuff. Growing up being able to change parts was good but learning the symptoms of what affects those parts and why they go bad is Golden 👍🏾😎

[@JrandApril03]

SOB. I have been all over the place looking for the problem that might cause the misfire in my truck, and never thought about the fuel filter. I have 220k on my Tahoe, and I have the symptoms of a clogged filter. Thanks for the video!!

[@renodagoat2389]

Please respond brother I just replaced my pump on my 99 Tahoe and truck cranks but no start sounds like fuel flirted I wanna try but don’t wanna waste cash any ideas

[@JrandApril03]

@@renodagoat2389 I would follow up and check your fuses. My 4.8l Tahoe does not have the filter like this video. My issue ended up being my 8 cylinder ignition coil that shorted out because my heater intake joint broke and started leaking fluid over the wires and fried my wires and blues out two fuses.

[@jamielynn2585]

98 Jeep ZJ Grand Cherokee with 205k miles.. Had all the symptoms of this video and after replacing so many sensors I did my fuel filter and it solved my check engine and misfires. I’ll be going through the injectors to clean it and replace the O-rings next. Thank you for the knowledge!

[@newlylookin]

Great informative post. It shines a light on many of the problems that can be faced by not doing proper maintenance.

[@SteveK-x7t]

Top 5 auto repair you are the man bro, thank you so much for posting this! I’ve been having stalling issues on my car and I think a fuel filter could be the reason either that or a bad fuel pump. I will be doing a fuel pressure test soon to confirm this.

[@akeillewis7515]

Awesome stuff, I'm experiencing multiple of these symptoms. Hopefully thats the cause!! Great break down, simple and straightforward.

[@benino1]

Thanks to you from : Morocco 🇲🇦 🙌 North west Africa 🌍

[@patdadysworld]

yo bro great vid every thing was clearly explained and as a non mechanic i was able to understand

[@jaimehernandez9844]

Nice video bro, that includes cng cars

[@stevep.8102]

Very well put together video best one I have seen u covered everything ty my friend

[@elgroso806]

I think you missed one of them... It's when you press down the accelerator between 50% to 100% and the vehicle doesn't accelerate instantly. It takes a long time to get in the rpm range and doesn't accelerate promptly. I think it's because of the low fuel flow.

[@zzhughesd]

Yes. My Fiat diesel 6th gear doesn’t deliver enough fuel and goes into a limp. Must hard re set the car turn on off

[@capwb]

2:10

[@bismarkwilliamson8117]

Maybe transmission?

[@bismarkwilliamson8117]

My 2013 Corolla does this

[@yubhoin]

Very informative fuel explanation.

[@gottahavegoalsset]

So is it common for the fuel filter and the fuel pump to be one assembly, or is the fuel filter, further up the line near the front wheelwell?

[@JuneDeLosAngeles]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, you helped understand and guide.

[@treythach6370]

Another great video. Thanks, buddy!

[@Devious_Gaming_XD]

I have an 05 Magnum RT, it cranks but won't start, shakes engine a bit, white-ish smoke out the back, and a strong fuel smell. Oil and Coolant were check and changed out prior to driving from Killeen to California (stopping in El Paso) I made it back to El Paso (Now Car won't start) I don't know much about the fuel filter but I definitely haven't changed it since I got it in September of 2022, I also used some Lucas Fuel Injector cleaner beforehand so maybe it did something to the filter

[@cheapers1952]

Could you have sufficient fuel pressure with a lack of volume causing a hesitation with the demand for more fuel

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Yes

[@Nicefoolkilla]

Besides all the other symptoms of a bad fuel filter you explained, mine ford focus lacks that sufficient power when hittting the gas hard and accelerating fast and my gas mileage is not that great. Is this possible?

[@marti6660]

Having same issue in my denali. Just read about the fuel trim system being an issue possibly and then maybe catalytic converters I'm gonna start with the fuel filter

[@zacharykato2879]

what’s the difference between a bad fuel pump and a bad fuel filter?? like what’s the difference in symptoms

[@tonystark701]

This is a very important question. I think the symptoms would present alike at the beginning and you might not know the difference at first. But as time goes on, if the filter is clogged, you might still be able to start the car after a few tries and you'd notice rough idling and poor acceleration. And if the pump is bad, it just stops pumping fuel and you might never get it to start. You might also hear a groaning noise from the pump when it's giving out. You could try cleaning or changing the filter and if the symptoms continue, then you might have a failing fuel pump that needs to be replaced.

[@blaccsilverstaff5484]

@@tonystark701thanks

[@litf-vc4um]

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[@PCProphecy]

(Rookie Mechanic) IMO, if I couldn't distinguish the problem between the fuel pump and fuel filter, I would diagnose both and let's just say you still can't determine which one is the problem, then start by replacing the one that cost the least.

[@briananderson9650]

@@PCProphecywhy not both!😂

[@ttran9438]

As always thanks for your professional explanations, they are very informative. I hope you can help me on this issue, I have a 2003 Lexus Rx300, the car start up fine, no issue but sometime when I shift gear to "D" or "R" the engine stall (shutoff); Other-time it drives for over 5 to 10 miles without any issue, but when I stop at the traffic light, the engine stall (shutoff) it allows me to start the engine without any issue, but as soon as drive put it to "D" drive or "R" it shut off again. I already clean the "Mass Air Flow sensor" it still have the same problem. Any recommendation to remedy this issue surely apricate. (It didn't display any engine light or any warning in the console screen.

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Idle air control might be clogged. Try cleaning it.

[@johnanderson6255]

​@@Top5AutoRepairs can a clogged fuel filter cause white smoke on start up and can it throw off the air fuel ratio mixer??

[@samaden7869]

​@@johnanderson6255 I believe you have a leaking engine gasket. In short, you have coolant leaking into your cylinders.

[@ItsHypedFuture]

@@johnanderson6255 headgasket going out imo happened to my vw golf it would do that and then about 3-5 months later started leaking it heavy

[@blakebauer3539]

Could this lead to my car jerking/stuttering when I accelerate harder

[@tekeyaradford6642]

I wish I would have learned all this as a teenager

[@Bigislandguy]

Good info video. I have a v8 carbureted car. Has good compression and passes a leak down test. replaced the ignition system three times . I overhauled the carburetor but still seems to sputter and die when revving in park. Idles smooth. 21 inch of vacuum. I’m totally lost. My last step is fuel pressure.

[@brandonnguyen1486]

If you have a rough idle from a bad filter, could that also cause your headlights to flicker? All of a sudden I have a rough idle and my headlights flicker. Slightly rev it, the headlight flicker goes away

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Have you check alternator voltage? 13.2-13.5 minimum.

[@adamwolf4041]

Very helpful. Thank you for the video!

[@rodolfovaladez420]

Thank you. Great information. I recently changed the fuel pump, fuel relay and fuel pump fuse but my 2005 beetle still cranks but no start. Do should i changed the injectors or fuel filter since it has not been changed yet?

[@adams6798]

Check your ignition system, or computer as well

[@A2J_Tim]

thank you for your explanation it was very informative.

[@christophermorejon9693]

Chainged my spark plugs wires and my coil pack twice cause of a misfire noticed there was some oil while doing that and when i started the truck still had a misfire was told it could be fuel injectors since i also have a lean code and decided ill change the injectors for new ones and since im there do valve cover gasket had issues with a missing bolt and one that was broken which explains the oil leak took about 2 weeks to resolve put everything back together to find out im still having misfires changed air filter maf sensor IMRC valve pcv and idle air control valve thinking it might be that after asking around im now going to try the fuel filter im going to be so mad and also super relieved if that was the cause of the issue😂

[@tortillafarmer165]

Was it the cause ? Did the misfire go away I’m having the same issue

[@teddyboy252]

Good job

[@williamswindle5445]

I bought my 01 Frontier new and it has 308K miles. I'm fixing to change the fuel filter for the 3rd time. I'm doing a full tuneup- plugs, wires, fuel filter, mass airflow sensor, and it's time for an oil change so I'm making a day of it.

[@sauljob2396]

So how often do you need to change a fuel filter?

[@lsubesteva]

Depending on the car and quality of gas, some recommend every 30k miles. Check your cars owner manual or ask a certified mechanic who specializes on your brand

[@sauljob2396]

@@lsubesteva thank you

[@KennethBradley-h3j]

Bro my crv-rd1 2001 have been misfire after I change my valve and #4 cylinder is not firing ,

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Have you done a compression test for cylinder #4 and compared it with the rest of the cylinders? All should have similar readings.

[@KennethBradley-h3j]

Yes I did that, they were all equal from 1-4 but still cylinder4 spark plus and injector are not firing.

[@Laguera-1111]

I have 2004 hummer h2 started having problems check engine light comes on and off, when I press on the gas pedal on the road after 25 speed won’t pick up speed. Code filter comes up on it. I’m worried it might be the transmission?

[@rybeliaz9886]

How can I go for sure if my pruned is the fuel filter or the catalytic converter?

[@dylanarreola6756]

This video is really helpful but I have a question my truck has a misfire it had gone away wend I clean the injecters do you think it’s my filter because everything else is running properly

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Fuel injector was probably clogged

[@dylanarreola6756]

Thxs I really i appreciate and one more thing .I don’t think they ever changed the fuel filter and it’s has 200k miles

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

It's definitely time to change the fuel filter.

[@lirimhas1622]

Mine just stalled after a hard pull, hesitation then began RPM to flickering and then stalled until i just heard the starter motor click. Oil was contaminated with petrol. Suspecting fuel filter or HPFP? (Golf 6 GTI)

[@DanteKnox]

So I have a vehicle that won't start. It cranks. And it resets the clock. and I have to crank it a bunch and give it fuel obviously by pressing on the throttle. And then eventually it starts and revs really high and the gas gauge goes to empty and then backup to where it's supposed to be. I'm wondering what is the cause of this?

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

I suggest to check fuel pressure before doing anything else

[@tonyyayo2115]

I bought a 2005 Maxima without knowing the history(auction). Should I change out the filter and fuel pump at the same time? Having issues with long cranks and I have a new battery, alternator, and starter. Luckily replacement parts are cheap....not so sure about the labor. Thanks for the fuel pump and filter videos

[@Arz2003]

I would do both the fuel filter and fuel pump. Sounds like your Fuel Filter is going bad though. Also a Nissan driver myself btw

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Change the fuel filter first to see if that solves the problem. NEVER let the gas tank run low, most cars fuel pumps are in the gas tank and the fuel over the pump helps keep it cool.

[@richardhawks4684]

Have a 2001 dodge ram 1500, 5.2. Can’t find fuel filter😡do u know?

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

I'd start at the throttle body and follow the fuel line all the way to the tank or vice versa

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

Bad news. There is know INLINE filter on that year truck..its connected to the fuel pump in tank.😏

[@anastaciolopez6259]

thanks man for this video

[@Splashfun2000]

Friend of a friend has a 1998 F150 with the 4.6l engine, it cranks but will not start, he has had 4 mechanics look at it supposedly, and they can't figure it out, recently had both the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors changed and still no go, they said there was spark and fuel pressure. I live 50 miles away and have not been able to look at it until today, within 10 min I got it started, charged battery up and sprayed starter fluid straight into throttle body, supposedly they had tried starter fluid before, not sure where or how much they used but they could not start it. Obviously a fuel issue of some kind, I suspect possibly a dirty fuel filter, checked fuel pressure, it hits 40 psi pretty quick and does not seem to drop off after key is turned off, so wondering if its a fuel injector problem, would pressure stay high if filter was dirty ?

[@bda2696]

You got any update on this issue my friend??

[@Splashfun2000]

@@bda2696 Didn't expect to hear anymore on this since it's been awhile. So after talking with owner a little more extensively, the truck has a history of starting/running problems when wet, it was dry during time period I looked at it and everything checked out that you would normally check, based on that and similar symptoms/conditions that were mentioned online I was about 90% percent sure he was getting water into the computer or fuse-relay box, I told him it could possibly be solved but didn't know if I had time because I live a ways away and was pretty sure it would cost him over a $1000 bucks or more if a shop looked at it, he decided probably the most economical route for him would be to sell it or trade it in.

[@mihent.4562]

Had a fuel filter replaced on a 95 Honda Accord EX and ever since, the car starts becoming hard to turn over once, below a 1/4 tank of gas. No gas light or anything. Once filled up with gas the problem disappears, but once below a 1/4 tank of gas, the problem returns. What might cause this?

[@PapiSalazar-mp7lw]

Could this cause a p1450??

[@pwgeeg845]

wonder if it helps in my case...vehicle stutters everytime I accelerate from 30mph up to 75 mph..when i coast, it goes away

[@Aliq1312]

Can a clogged fuel filter damages the fuel sending unit?

[@broom4510]

I have just changed the fuel filter on my car and oh boy...fuel dark as the night sky came out of it and now even when I slightly press the gas pedal the rpm go up much easier than before.

[@CJ9494.]

Is backfire through the throttle body also fuel filter issue?

[@andreawalker4463]

My 2001 cadillac deville drives sluggish when accelarating or going up hills when i try to turn on AC it shakes very bad and clunks almost shutting the vehicle off!

[@glennwood6141]

Losing speed on my gts and just had service everything has been changed but not the fuel filter

[@dannyflores5694]

Sense the lean code po174 is on will car also smell like rich gas🤔

[@busseto123]

I have no light in dashboard but my Hyundai accent has bad fuel consumption is it possible?

[@Rtb323]

Got a issue with my 99 ranger Anytime I gain speed and let go of the pedal my truck seems to jerk back a little bit and loose it’s speed, you can also hear the engine rev somewhat higher when this issue happens. I’ve also been smelling gas & loosing Gas Milage.. my assumption would be the fuel filter but I replaced it almost 2 years ago. Would this still be issues leading to the fuel filter ? I’m also getting rich and lean conditions on my 02 sensors but I replaced them twice already MAF, IAC, Fuel pressure regulator. Evap Purge Valve, 02 Sensors, all have been replaced. Any Ideas or help is appreciated. Thanks

[@yujukwon800]

Ever found out what it was?

[@Rtb323]

@@yujukwon800 yea had to replace the fuel filter twice, and it made a slight difference again. Then my Catylitic converters were bad. the two upstream cats on left & right side of the engine… they were clogged up. Currently sitting at the shop getting replaced.

[@SlitheryEnd03]

This is a dumb question will a clogged fuel filter cause my engine to idle high when I first crank

[@trashcan4698]

how high? cars and bikes normally have a high idle on cold starts that go to 1500RPM most cars sit around 800-1000RPM on idle

[@SlitheryEnd03]

@@trashcan4698 sorry for a late reply my idle goes up to 2000rpm then goes to 1500rpm on cold start

[@deskonosido1026]

It’s normal. Not a stupid question. The oil is at the bottom of the engine(where the crank is ;basically the leg of the motor) on a cold start , so the engine idles a bit higher as it is dry on the top (where the valves and head are, which among are the spark plugs) to create spark to light the gasoline sprayed inside by the injectors, and as the lubrication of the oil gets there to the crank and pistons and the rods (basically the thigh and ankles of the motor) the revolutions per minute lower as it gets easier for the mechanisms up top like the lifters that lift the valves that are basically the nostrils to the motor , air goes in there what these things are lifting they are being lubricated to flow easier because the oil has been pumped through the oil passage ways that are engineered within the engine to spray or drop oil onto where it’s necessary. Air flows in and under which the head goes and connects on top of the block (the engine body itself that surrounds the crank (legs of motor) ) , at the top right under the valves are these combustion chambers because the pistons connected to the legs of the motor are creating this combustion zone that creates horse power. The valves come in here where they are being lifted by the lifters at the same timing to intake , combust and exhaust that stroke. All of this then connects to a transmission which is connected to transfer case which then goes to the differential axles into the back. (Depending on if it is RWD AWD or 4x4 selective.) a stroke means how many times the piston is going up and down in the cylinder , which the lower legs of it is recorded in the RPM gauge in your gauge cluster because it is continuously in a revolution , the higher the revolution the faster the crank spinning and then it means faster piston strokes which all equals out to more power. It’s revving high because it’s dispersing the oil and getting it up to operating temperature to maximize the oils’ lubrication performance and reduce metal to metal friction. God bless you.

[@yubhoin]

It's not a Dumb question for a person who has no mechanical knowledge. Smh

[@aygwm]

No

[@trustori2407]

THANK U BIG BRO🙏🏼💯

[@texasentertainmentmusicnet9285]

TOP 5 AUTO REPAIRS...MY JEEP JK STARTS FINE EACH MORNING..BUT WHEN I DRIVE IT FOR MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES AND IT GETS HOT I HAVE A HARD TIME RESTARTING IT WHEN I SHUT IT OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. COULD THIS BE A FUEL FILTER ISSUE? I ALREADY WRAPPED EACH OF MY FUEL INJECTORS AND IT'S STILL HARD TO START WHEN IT GETS OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THANK YOU.

[@yujukwon800]

Did u find out what it was?

[@texasentertainmentmusicnet9285]

After replacing the fuel pump..no more problems@@yujukwon800

[@whurnerheyns717]

Hi boss what cause a opel corsa to crank in colt start and backfires.but start at the second time

[@goldeneagle99]

Crank or cam sensors, fuel filter, coil pack,spark plugs...damaged fuel lines or clogged lines..contaminants in the fuel tank,bad fuel pump.....

[@gc9376]

Thx so much

[@Gozlin1]

My 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 5,7 Hemi starts fine and after a few seconds dies. When I try to push on the gas pedal to rev there is no rev at all.

[@Gozlin1]

Not the relay not alternator

[@Loos3scr3ws]

Thanks bro great info

[@kingatticus303]

I have 1998 crv. Crank , starts then dies, checked main relay, was fine. Checked fuel pressure, was around 40psi, why does it take 10 cranks to start then maybe starts for 10 seconds then dies. This progressively got worse.

[@rellysmith3560]

Did you ever figure out what the issue was? Sounds about the issue I'm having with my 2002 Buick Lesabre.

[@2xl830]

Help ! 05/24 Got an old Vermeer chipper.70’s model. Canister style fuel filter threaded into the fuel pump . Cannot twist it off of the pump.Had the perfect tool ( ViceGrip with sprocket chain) and still will not come off.I put it in my vice and by he’ll broke my vice ! Anyone ?

[@vybzhabitz5652]

Did this fix anyones lean code I also have a rough idle while in drive when I come to a stop Sumone please respond 😂😂

[@michealdavies6259]

Can u clean it?

[@kevinlandaverde8524]

Replace it

[@c.p.5741]

How would you know that its injectors instead of fuel filter?

[@matthewhunt7952]

Misfires but it doesn't mean the injectors or spark plugs are bad, it may mean that too much sediment has built up and is causing misfires so you would clean the fuel injectors and spark plugs first and then replace the fuel filter because if any sediments have passed the fuel filter, then the fuel filter is beyond clogged. As in the video, Top 5 Auto Repairs, the mechanic specifically mentioned "sediment build up" is a cause for misfires. This is how you will know if it's the injectors AND why the injectors are involved in the misfires. I will also add that you can find out which specific injectors are misfiring by looking up the P codes the OBDII diagnostics provides to you. If you read about the P codes for misfires, you will learn that within each code, a certain number in that P code actually tells you which cylinder within the engine the misfire is occurring in and you can pinpoint which injector and spark plug or group. Consult a professional mechanic.

[@kimcarpenter148]

My car run fine but when engine heat it’s started to shake and turn off

[@saifismx]

Hi sir My car cold start in morning is fine starts normally But if i turn it off and after an hour it starts slow i cleaned my map sensor and starter battery air filter still same

[@CarloBaca-bz8dv]

Did you fix I have same issues

[@saifismx]

@@CarloBaca-bz8dv turned out to be fuel pump for my car

[@ianjaeger4178]

No check engine light. Even at huuuuuge black smoke up hill huge power loss. No engine light. No scan tester can connect. 2003 t30 diesel 4x4 6 speed . Ever since guys fixed a exhaust hole I notice no more catalitic it's gone

[@fredmauck6934]

Sorry, maybe his logic makes sense to non-mechinics, but a clogged fuel filter is most obvious during acceleration when the engine demands the most fuel volume. If your engine cuts-out at higher rpm only to return when you lift throttle, you most likely need a fuel filter. Don't confuse cuts-out with going flat. If the engine goes flat it is probably a bad cat or possibly the air filter.

[@brandonravia4259]

Thank you

[@lloydholland6475]

Thanks from nz

[@VanessaTwofacedrat]

Why cant people just answer the title of the question not 100 OTHER THINGS!!!!!