Thanks for posting! Lot's of negative comments. Sometimes it's not about money it's about convenience. Consider those that live in small towns that can't just drive to the nearest store and purchase a fuel filter, and has to order it. This will relieve stress on the fuel pump temporarily until one receives their purchased item. The ones that throw money at problems will never understand the problems. Keep up the great work Error Code Guy, you are helping people.
@harletterider96583 жыл бұрын
like me now. i need a new fuel filter and cars' in the garage not starting. this would be a good trick for me, 4 sure!! i'm isolating from the virus & have the time. thanks ~* 88 caprice~*
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@dieter28893 жыл бұрын
I live in a city and still have to order all my parts, plus I live in Australia so next day shipping isn't a thing (normally takes 5 days). To my point, a fuel filter is only $20 if your gonna take it off you might as well replace it
@billbrown91043 жыл бұрын
Gyggyyyy
@davidrhelmick723 жыл бұрын
@Jack Myhre gitter dun, I am in the same inconvenienced boat except in my case,I'm not internet educated and have never made any kind of online transactions.
@jeanm1972 Жыл бұрын
In Mexico this is how alot of car work is done, not new parts but fixing the same parts as labor Takes alot of knowledge.
@vincerodriguez77624 жыл бұрын
If I remove my fuel filter to inspect it for gunk, it's getting replaced, period!
@LeemWills4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@kyleenordby42664 жыл бұрын
Seriously, its only 18 bucks.
@jameswilson88204 жыл бұрын
He is a frigging cheapskate🤣🤣🤣
@royceallison30993 жыл бұрын
@@jameswilson8820 or maybe times are tough and he's broke
@TheCOWBOYRANCHER3 жыл бұрын
I think he means that a lot of folks will replace the filter and then have another problem somewhere else. It’s better to check and see if the problem it’s the actual filter.
@mmmyyy47146 жыл бұрын
You are a true mechanics. Nowadays most mechanics just replace.parts. They do not know how to repair,
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@kennethsilvestri41612 жыл бұрын
A Backyard mechanic ! 100% no propaganda. Just solid substance👍👍
@BrandName4404 жыл бұрын
Yo brother. Thank you a million. Couldnt get a new filter till payday and you saved my life.......
@1artonpower4 жыл бұрын
Sounds and looks like a true mechanic to me 👍. Not the ones who only know how to change parts and parts to finally find that the fuel filter was clogged again, wasting money on things that were actually working good.
@Kobe292612 жыл бұрын
Yeah I saw the mans hands and knew he was worthy of attention and respect; those are fingers that have resolved problems - breathed life into dead machines! May all beings have peace!
@667crash4 жыл бұрын
Yeh Right! My Tahoe was running rough with a random miss, slow acceleration, sluggish, etc. It finally hit me between the eyes that after 400k miles it just might be the fuel filter, DUH!! I remove the filter and the contents looked like "Gritty Coffee"? It's amazing how well it runs now!!
@GloEbkCHC4 жыл бұрын
So is that the problem with my car ? Like it starts and soon as I get a pretty good distance it slows down and then cuts off 3 mins later and it doesn't do it every time just when I'm driving it a good distance .
@terrysullivan98313 жыл бұрын
If your car runs well on the flats but the engine starves/dies when u start climbing a good long hill, check your fuel filter
@clevernamegotban17523 жыл бұрын
400,000 miles holy shit.
@mrtaktiks2 жыл бұрын
I REMOVED MY FILTER AND TRIED TO BLOW THROUGH IT LIKE YOU CAN WITH A NEW ONE. IT WAS CLOGGED. SO, I REPLACED. FUEL PRESSURE REMAINS THE SAME SO WITH A CLOGGED FILTER WHAT ELSE IS LIKELY TO BE COMPROMISED?
@chiefdenis2 жыл бұрын
@@mrtaktiks fuel pressure regulator
@travisgilbertson23754 жыл бұрын
I always have tools with me in my regular driver car. But I don't always have a fuel filter with me. Showing how to clean a clogged filter sure can save more than money and a day screwing around getting your vehicle fixed. Great Idea. Thank you. You just helped me become a even better mechanic.
@emilylund44203 жыл бұрын
Yes, especially if you break down in the desert in Arizona/Nevada. Many commenters have more money than common sense.
@likeasparrowinthewildernes83332 жыл бұрын
prophecy 2 Esdras 2: 29 -100
@coreyg7364 Жыл бұрын
If you didn't know this then you were never really a mechanic 🤣
@odysseusbaltazar8143 жыл бұрын
This is just a great video! It doesn’t matter if you rinse and reuse or if you buy brand new. This guy knows what works for him and he’s simply sharing that with us. Good job, my man!
@aerialrescuesolutions32772 жыл бұрын
Well said
@rocketcharger172 жыл бұрын
Disagree Do not save your money buy a new one
@claudelaverdiere9582 жыл бұрын
Very well done, hava beer, now!
@thedbcooperforum Жыл бұрын
@@rocketcharger17 Yep, a used one will foul out before a new one..play that game on parts easy to get at..
@curtrn Жыл бұрын
Right on buddy ! My BMW filter is not in stock and I need our vehicle today. So THANK YOU .
@McCarthyism_by_Youtube3 жыл бұрын
I suddenly realized I don't reek of fuel and I'm not covered in grease so I immediately checked my fuel filter. Thanks for the great advice!
@oliverboukhalil85242 жыл бұрын
Where is it located?
@MrKkdkk2 жыл бұрын
@@oliverboukhalil8524 usually near your fuel tank, usually bolted on top of it
@test-all-things38326 жыл бұрын
My grandfather made practically anything he needed in his garage, so I like the wheel brush. You can stretch an air filter too. My grandfather also used a compressor to blast air filters from the reverse side and the dust would fly.
@mannys91304 жыл бұрын
And all that dust got on the clean side and sucked into the engine when it was reinstalled. Just replace the air filter. Don't believe me? Do a UOA before blowing the air filter out and then do another one afterward. Your silicon levels will skyrocket after blowing it out because of all the dirt that gets sucked into the engine.
@dieter28893 жыл бұрын
An air filter is $10 why would you not just replace it?
@SMURFF7072 жыл бұрын
Dieter I know right the inside will eventually degrade and won’t be filtering much even if you clean it out you can also damage the filtering too
@thedbcooperforum Жыл бұрын
@@dieter2889 fuel filter..
@letha4688 Жыл бұрын
@@mannys9130 in
@thistime94355 жыл бұрын
The is the first video ive seen of yours and I have to admit you are my hero I've been working on cars for 15 years to see you reusing filters polishing bolts I mean you are the man !!! 👍
@errorcodeguy4565 жыл бұрын
👍
@Kibrusha5 ай бұрын
I have searched the Internet for this tip for 3 days. Not only because I couldn't buy where I am now but also it is a solution for my emergency situation.
@mauricioramirez85845 жыл бұрын
This is a real mecanic solving problems with out having to run to the auto parts store TKS brother am your new subscriber.
@DKoldies_CEO_Drew_Scumbag3 жыл бұрын
It's $20 yes, but I don't want to keep blowing into a can, wasting gasoline to clean it. Time is money and I'm wasting money away if I'm spending this much time cleaning a stupid filter and using sandpaper on the gaskets, I've wasted 30 mins and gasoline. Sorry, my time is worth more than that.
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@BakeTampa3 жыл бұрын
@@DKoldies_CEO_Drew_Scumbag box q. By w vyou
@phantomstratocaster3 жыл бұрын
brings back memories of when i used to mess around with cars for hours then go into the kitchen to get a sandwich . The wife would say ,"aren't you going to wash your hands". ? Me : "ya when i'm finished working on the car". LOL
@andremosley93583 жыл бұрын
I love it brother!!!
@julehendricks20353 жыл бұрын
True. I'll wash my hand as soon I'm finish with it.
@andrersnandez85682 жыл бұрын
These women will never understand the importance of finishing that car before washing our hands more then once lol. But then again you can always wear gloves like she says 🧤
@vibianab Жыл бұрын
I want to thank you. I am broke and that $30 will make the difference for me in going to work buying gas or not going and losing out on even more money. For me, it's a temporary fix but none the less a fix that'll get me to a day where I can replace it. People do not think about us who are in desperate situations. I'm single with a disabled son. I don't rely on government. I have what I have because I save when it's possible. No name brands, no fancy clothes. So cleaning the filter and putting it back on makes sense to me. Blessings sir for making the video and empowering me to make a decision that gets me to my next paycheck.
@jcjc25934 жыл бұрын
Lot of negative comments but if you are surrounded by just forest by the next 100 miles then this is a good advise to get to the parts store and not being just a regular guy who calls it broke down...
@umakantgajjewar88983 жыл бұрын
I like your wire brush / motor. I like the way it was reused from a washing machine, and modified for wire brush. I wish more people did this and not always throw away reusable components whenever possible.
@douglasmatheson403 Жыл бұрын
Yep, that always bugs me to, and it seems like most people are "just throw it away and get another.....It'd be interesting to me to see how wasteful people such as greta thornbugger (thunberg) actually are, or if they really try to "recycle" items, like the true recyclers do (like this guy who made the video)
@douglasmatheson403 Жыл бұрын
I also love that he has no guards and does the wire wheel with no gloves, this guy is tough and tumble, I bet if he did miss and nick himself real good he would just continue on going and say "I hate when that happens!"
@JamesFlynn-np7sq11 ай бұрын
most appliances get recycled, not thrown away.
@guy_incognito75383 жыл бұрын
If you take the filter off, throw it in the trash, and it bounces off and re-installs itself back into the truck, then its still good. Same with pcv valves
@SamVieiraGuitar3 жыл бұрын
This is kinda silly. If you have a problem in your tank just fix it and clean it! But reusing a filter just because your tank is bad is just as bad as anything else. When it comes to my car and my family safety, I dont play.
@happysawfish6 жыл бұрын
Great practices. Test, clean, polish surfaces. A+
@stix5626 жыл бұрын
If the Filter has to be removed to verify if it is bad you are doing the work anyway! Replacing it is not a bad thing - it will not hurt the vehicle to have a new one. The price is cheap enough as well. Although proper diagnosis is important - removing the fuel filter and reinstalling it - you are doing the work and for the money .. consider it a good practice. If the car runs fine after changing the thing - you nailed the problem - if not you just did some up keep on the car and if you jot it down - you will probably be good to go another 100 to 200 thousand miles..
@alastorgdl Жыл бұрын
How does your philosophy apply on the road in the middle of nowhere, Mr Genius? Do you carry another full vehicle in parts everywhere you go?
@texasRoofDoctor2 жыл бұрын
Great video. You are correct about cleaning the filter vs replacing if possible if there is a lot of crap in the gas tank.
@shawnsmith18654 жыл бұрын
Very Educational and ENJOYABLE video ~ I'm not a mechanic but I could watch your videos like this for Hours on End. :) :)
@markbowles23824 жыл бұрын
there's a couple of old sayings that I learned in my younger days at the shipyard (when things were not so pleasent)... one was ..." It's all in your mind"...(still my favorite) and another one was..."work with what you got !"... HA ! definitely worth a thumbs up and hearty thanks ! Hang in there brother!
@davekalm66292 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind the fuel filter is a paper element" age" is a problem...if the paper fails so do your injectors.
@hazelpieterse8532 жыл бұрын
Hi also got probleme with car sometimes start sometimes not .stalling to could it be the fule filter .filter inside fuelpump
@hankj912 жыл бұрын
You are a very practical environmentalist. Unfortunately my car has the filter under the fuel pump, so it is too much work to do this.
@jabak14503 жыл бұрын
The long term nervous system damage from not wearing proper ppe is obvious. Otherwise good points
@danielgriffith89114 жыл бұрын
really good point in this video... confirming a diagnosis is worth smelling like gas for the afternoon!
@chuckschaetzle27486 жыл бұрын
I surprised he didnt' use his lighter to look inside and see if it looked clean
@TheUnknownHarbingers4 жыл бұрын
That would be a "bright" idea
@jameslawrence59874 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@a.m.v.69383 жыл бұрын
Don’t be a jerk
@dullaf40993 жыл бұрын
That’s a flaming hot tip right there
@CadillacDriver2 жыл бұрын
@@a.m.v.6938 Sensitive?
@marsiasc22805 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to save on parts.
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@bradleylude80384 жыл бұрын
Y'all negative comments actually don't own any land. Throw money at the problem. Nice video.
@Jake-im2lv4 жыл бұрын
I mean, if you've already taken the time to remove it you might as well put a new one in
@harletterider96583 жыл бұрын
if u have one lol yeah,ok. car won't start and i'm stranded .
@jonnijames5 жыл бұрын
Legend mate, Love the dirty hands and simple tuition, your a legend
@sheeplecrusher4 жыл бұрын
Simple!!!!....Boy you said a mouthful there...bahahaha
@pcd13773 жыл бұрын
As somehow who watches Scott Kilmer, ChrisFixIt, etc., I'm absolutely thrilled to have found your channel!
@jamesgrant14623 жыл бұрын
He needs to buy, mechanic gloves.
@SPACETRUCKIN2152 жыл бұрын
he surely can afford it after saving money from this job
@robbieberg28943 жыл бұрын
As much as I like this dudes mind set, Ive done this for a while now myself but filters are only made to last so long, you can do this a couple times but after so long they just don't do anything anymore and you're doing this twice a month. Not worth it when I can replace it for $9
@pilotoblackbird4332 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, I go to Wendy's like twice a week, I could buy like 3 filters for the amount of money I waste on Fast food.
@zoeyzee6261 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I don’t like the idea of there still being microscopic contaminants in my gas. a filter is something you want to be sparkly clean to keep other stuff clean
@roberthunter50594 жыл бұрын
Yeah...don't do this except as a temporary emergency measure. If the expense is a problem like mentioned in the video, get a few online from somewhere like Rock Auto for $5 instead of paying inflated prices at brick and mortar stores.
@lightworker3035 жыл бұрын
Preventative maintenance never hurt nobody!
@kerndog37243 жыл бұрын
Its not a bad idea I guess to re-use stuff if you don't have it on hand or can't get any. People living FAR away from towns would do stuff like this. Or, if the pandemic like we had this year would remind me... If life got so bad you couldn't buy new filters... In my construction trade we don't always have stuff on hand, so we have to deal with what we got. It takes some good thinking and elbow grease. cool video.
@nowthatsfunny16 жыл бұрын
Mr. Rogers auto repair for children.
@cleivycruz6 жыл бұрын
Dave Sharkey hahahah
@SavageAudits5 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@TerriBerri06165 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t help they have that “sharing is caring” Barney music going on... 😭😭😭😭
@italianozuzu12324 жыл бұрын
Lol
@dewaynenunley5693 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 I laughed my ass of when I read this comment , to funny.
@clayallison35843 жыл бұрын
My grandpa used old washing machine motor for a bench grinder and it still works like new and its over 30 years old
@shermanhenderson18175 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being straight forward!
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@wxfield5 жыл бұрын
I thought _I_ was cheap..you are a Jedi Knight of cheap! 👍
@mannys91304 жыл бұрын
That's not a good thing. Risk a $1500 fuel pump or injector replacement instead of replacing a $20 filter that's already removed? That's straight up stupidity.
@the-terminator56824 жыл бұрын
@@mannys9130 Exactly! I Just replaced mine today
@josephinethornton38233 жыл бұрын
I was thinking Jedi master, personally.
@happysawfish2 жыл бұрын
Watching again 3 years later. Still great stuff, and even makes more sense for automotive. Absolutely reverse clean and re-use the fuel filter if you suspect a dirty fuel tank. (If we could only blow it out too ) When satisfied all are clean THEN put on your new dandy filter. Heck yah ! ** I've become a stickler with cleanliness and anti-rust. Like to clean parts, including nuts and bolts, remove all grease with alcohol or some solvent, then when able prime and paint. : ) Yes lots of 'trouble' but it makes me feel good - for the next one. Or the next person who has to work on it. And did I tell you this, I despise lazy mechanics! Throwing stuff back on that's rusted, threads not polished or lubed, not using anti-seize, not keeping parts out of the dirt, grit, sand, allowing even ONE GRAIN of sand to get in places where it can ruin fine tolerances of parts - causing cross threading, destruction, early demise of valuable pieces --- just gripes me to no end.
@mr.recruiterp35832 жыл бұрын
I'm with you and do the same on all my automobile projects. I even power wash before working on my engine. Nothing like things looking new again.
@mprenn154711 ай бұрын
you are my doppelganger...
@douglasmatheson403 Жыл бұрын
society has been led to the point of throw it away and buy a new one, we see it everywhere and it encompasses all .... products, appliances (and yes the new ones are not that much better...most are worse), relationships, marriage, pets, its really sad.....What are people going to do with this attitude when there comes a point that you cannot just throw it away and just buy another one.... By (not buy) the way, Great video!!!
@2777qkh2 жыл бұрын
Exactly...always check on the parts replaced to see how it work, what caused the failure and whether it's the cause of the problem.
@alabamablueyez Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Fuel wasn't getting t my fuel rail so took my filter off to check it and ran across your video. Great idea with the shaking of the filter . Genius idea.
@GlassGenius3 жыл бұрын
This is great. I am in New Zealand. We call this "#8 wire technology". We were always 2,000 miles away from any spare parts. Men had to come up with solutions to problems and improvise. Every heard of the "Britian super bike"? Google it. It was built on these principles. A back yard bike that took on and beat the world. Some of you seem to mistake being smart with being cheap.
@weldingandfab64842 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother I'm in the desert RN noticed my van was starting rough and some diagnostics videos led me here
@alexvillalobos71372 жыл бұрын
I replaced mine because the fuel system in the s10 is known to have issues. It wasn’t nasty like this but the fuel came out clean but then I saw there was actually a lot of dirt in it . I always thought fuel systems would be super clean till I saw the dirt that came out. Now I want to clean my fuel tank. My fuel filter was only like $5 I went to o reilys and I do have a comercial account so you may pay more
@hazelpieterse8532 жыл бұрын
What was the problm there.coz I realy don't knw if it is my fuel filter.car yerk.no start .start sometimes stalling ..don't know wht to do anymore fuel filter In tenk .Got stepway
@acewsky6299Ай бұрын
I love your ideology, too many people nowadays just throw away perfectly good things and buy new. Great message to spread.
@dougdarren34184 жыл бұрын
Don't mind the video I mean if your out bush in Australia it's worth reuseing anything but my opinion is take fuel tank out flush it blow the line's out replace filters but again if I'm out bush and need a quick fix to get home this is a good idea
@philwhipple45576 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who had a grinder like that we call him 3 fingered Larry.
@court23793 жыл бұрын
So he has a similar table saw then I take it?
@ceciliabasini86062 жыл бұрын
That's a good tip, sometimes it's hard to find parts and need to order and wait for so long, this tip can be used , nice
@walterb20916 жыл бұрын
"And they are gooooooone..." Haha been there.
@srspammenot4 жыл бұрын
Heat crush washers And dump in cold water to anneal . Crushing hardens copper
@rafaelgalvan95903 жыл бұрын
He is a mechanic because he actually fix shit . The others are just parts changers
@lgoamity4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advise. Been about 10 years so it's time... Want to experiment with it a bit so will be trying some of these techniques to determine if the filter has been doing its job.
@lgoamity4 жыл бұрын
Just Replaced the Filter today. Will be testing the old filter over the next week see if my local fuel supply and my tank has been relatively clean meaning the filter has been on light duty or if its had more of a Severe Duty cycle...
@Matt-vb2jo4 жыл бұрын
Very cool story about the wire wheel. Thanks for this tutorial.
@douglasmatheson403 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful information!
@devildog29316 жыл бұрын
I like the way you think..."MC Guyver" ! That's Old School for you youngsters !
@gregtheone9756 жыл бұрын
Devil Dog I still watch old school MacGyver feels just like yesterday I was waiting for that in Miami Vice every weekend MacGyver it
@italianozuzu12324 жыл бұрын
Dammm
@harletterider96583 жыл бұрын
@notchjohnson1 --better now??
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@huckaberryfpv49863 жыл бұрын
@@Jozavenue me neither
@basicmotovlogs27694 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. This is helpful since its hard to find fuel filter for my 1995 mitsubishi galant. 😅
@carhoarder6022 жыл бұрын
It’s neglected by many car owners. Whenever buying a used car just replace it!!!
@o0Avalon0o4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advise & wealth of experience! I was doing food delivery for my grandma & ran out of gas. Now I'm having all the signs of a bad fuel filter. I have an 04 Kia Optima, so I have no idea what'll happen.
@harletterider96583 жыл бұрын
never let ur gas tank get low. u'll go thru a lot of fuel pumps that way. change the filter, he just showed u how.
@douglasmatheson403 Жыл бұрын
since you ran it out theres a good chance its not your filter and that its the fuel pump giving you the issues. the pump needs the fuel for cooling and lubrication. I hope the very best for you.
@killbot863 жыл бұрын
You do realise washing the filter will wear down out the filter element...which means that it will not be able to filter out the gunk and clog up your fuel injectors.......
@demerclopez26223 жыл бұрын
not professional in reusing, but if times are hard and its not a part that will blow up the engine just cause it to suck well ... i liked for using something with sentimental reason that's ingenuity to keep something working with what you have available.
@demerclopez26223 жыл бұрын
some asshole on my van resued a water pump and didnt use any gaskets... i could tell it was a junkyard one had the date in marker where they give you like 30 days or so warranty on the part.. if a water pump goes unexpectedly thats your motor. Luckily the water pump failed but leaked from the weep holes and the van was at home while i was replacing the starter it started leaking in front of me to the tears in my eyes as i had new work
@billgates.got.ripped69655 жыл бұрын
PLEASE PLEASE wear eye protection AT LEAST when using that wire wheel , thanks ! FYI small bits of wire fissure and come off at 6000 rpm. You don't want that in your eye
@Toyota-ci3nj3 жыл бұрын
Heat the crush washers with a torch and let them cool it anneals them for a better seal
@shorelined12 жыл бұрын
I totally appreciate this. The fuel filter is just one item of many for me to troubleshoot. I hope I can check several issues without having to buy a new part ea time. Thanks
@toonmag50 Жыл бұрын
I never changed the fuel filter for the life of a car and never had any problem. As I was young I didn't even know it had a fuel filter. Now I'm older I replace all service parts as required,and I still don't have any problems.
@anicetochavez4733 жыл бұрын
you put more than 20 dollars of work into cleaning it.... buy a new filter people. This is working harder not smarter.
@anguspatterson9449 Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos around , I like experience and honesty with a touch of nostalgia , awesome 😊
@sylent6818 Жыл бұрын
This video is so pleasant. I was frustrated about my car but this actually helped. Thank you!
@Xxmeca421xX3 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't have a problem. It's just from 1996 and I'm restoring everything else so I figured it can't hurt. And $10 for a motorcraft on RockAuto was unbeatable.
@joemoment-o12756 жыл бұрын
My Nissan takes a $20 filter. I replaced with with the same size tubing, it's a clear filter for some Honda or lawn mower or something. Filters just fine, and costs $4 no or so. Fuel pressure is better and no negatives.
@alexwayniac2 жыл бұрын
I can't take this dude serious 🤣
@curtrn Жыл бұрын
Right on buddy ! My BMW filter is not in stock and I need our vehicle today. So THANK YOU
@SavageAudits5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Your Grandfather sounds like he was a real gem. 👍
@wiretamer5710 Жыл бұрын
There were a couple of cars before 1970, that had a reverse cleaning cycle for the fuel filter built in. But those were the days before the industry trained us all that we needed to BUY BUY BUY replacement parts. Just imagine: interchangable parts between brands and models: only one kind of spark plug, three tire sizes, headlights with their own reflectors that cost only a few dollars, and only two sizes of car battery.
@robertwolfe2971 Жыл бұрын
You could tell this guy works at a used car lot as a mechanic.
@trevrox26 жыл бұрын
or I can spend $20 and change the filter to maintain my vehicle like you're supposed to. don't listen to this guy. Fuel filter is cheap insurance.
@test-all-things38326 жыл бұрын
I did the same to a couple of old cars int he '70s. Never had any issue with it and the clear bubble allowed me to see what I was catching. Plus they were only $1.50 back then.
@pineapplesplash91665 жыл бұрын
Yeah you’re suppose to change it every few years anyway. It’s only about $20.00 dollars.
@shumeister10594 жыл бұрын
This guy probably has a dirty fuel tank, so the fuel filter gets dirty faster. Hence why he's doing this. It's actually practical, but he should really be using gloves to save himself, and maybe new washers. Other than that... Each to their own, I suppose.
@pelayargelombang29344 жыл бұрын
Shud be replaced in between 5000-20000km
@TonyMontana-du4ql Жыл бұрын
Love this idea brother 👍
@CycloneCyd3 жыл бұрын
Whilst I 100% agree that one should tip fuel out of the outlet side to see if the filter is passing dirty fuel, most fuel filter are about a tenner and once you've taken it off (having jacked your car up) you have to put it back on, so you might as well put a new one back on. It's a bit like removing a FWD gearbox and putting it back without changing the clutch❗
@alastorgdl Жыл бұрын
...unless you're in the middle of nowhere and you need to get back home Pretty much all idiots who comment filter MUST be replaced are people who can't imagine a place where there's not one Autozone within 200 yd
@wiretamer5710 Жыл бұрын
Spending money without learning anything is a waste of time.
@laragreene8328 Жыл бұрын
Wow.....what a good guy!!!! I bet he could diagnose my car problem that todays so called mechanics cant!!!
@ironlionzion22652 жыл бұрын
Your wire wheel made from a washer machine is so cool!
@errorcodeguy4562 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@dewaynenunley5693 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, I believe in cleaning stuff and reusing it, especially like you were talking about, maybe you have a little trash in the tank, and you don’t want to buy 5 new filters.
@HandyHudsonite5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Fantastic tutorial on reusing the filter.
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@janiceboothtuten53273 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video...it was very helpful. I don't have the money to go get a new filter, so this might just get me by. 🙌🤞
@larrya63253 жыл бұрын
Really? If we are stranded in the desert or on the moon and no parts are available, then OK, clean and reuse.
@smith04264 жыл бұрын
Most fuel filters are dirty---any car filter on a car for for 10 years will probably pour out black like that. Doesn't mean you've "nailed your problem." Good to change it though.
@yuri12028265 жыл бұрын
Also scub those hands good before going home to your wife. Loved the video and the way you spoke.
@comiu4 жыл бұрын
he scrubbed them using the custom wire brush right after he finished filming the video
@user-mo8gw9om1z2 жыл бұрын
This guy has now made himself part petroleum he is an X-Man
@dropoutandretireearly17813 жыл бұрын
THIS GUY IS A MILLIONAIRE !!!! I KNOW IT !!!! LOL !!!!! IT PAYS TO BE CHEAP !!!! LOL !!!!!!
@kenhoneycutt88195 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very detailed and helpful. Thanks
@Jozavenue3 жыл бұрын
Clean the tank and make sure filler cap is on.Once clean buy a new filter ,job done .
@funlover3034 жыл бұрын
what's the little tube that flushes the gunk out called to ask for? this is helpful
@chiefdenis2 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that this guy actually tries to repair stuff instead of replacing every single thing because his pockets are a bit too heavy
@topant61023 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Now I know what's wrong with my car. BTW, love the way you talk American man, I'm from Down Under.
@niko56463 жыл бұрын
How broke must you be to replace a filter that last 2 years or 30.000 miles? It’s not good to clean it, there are still dirt and containments in them.
@magyarbluey84063 жыл бұрын
You might save a couple of bucks but you will be pissed off when your car stalls a few months down the road because of the clog fuel filter
@hazelpieterse8532 жыл бұрын
Got also that car stalling yerk don't start sometimes .was thinking about fuel filter replace.
@MsRustynuts2 жыл бұрын
Or worse !!
@hazelpieterse8532 жыл бұрын
@@MsRustynuts could it be the fuel filter .coz they told us is the oxyensensor
@hazelpieterse8532 жыл бұрын
Realy don't know ..coz car is stalling wont start sometimes it start yerk ing all the sighs is there fuelfilter
@MsRustynuts2 жыл бұрын
@@hazelpieterse853 change your fuel filter first to make sure the fuel is getting through, they're cheap and need to be changed regularly. Then take it from there. Constantly servicing and changing filters is vital.