How to replace the fuel / petrol filter on a 2004 Mazda 3 - step by step

How to replace the fuel / petrol filter on a Mazda 3

[@dalewhitmore143]

Here is a tip, use the the caps off the new filter to block up the old one.

[@victoraraoz75]

I didn't know Arnold knew about mechanics.. cool

[@gumbyistella]

Victor Araoz he sounds South African not Austrian

[@RichardSmith-ic1zw]

I’ll be back !!!!

[@lernen.ohne.angst.official2737]

well done. didn't think about the auxiliary step before starting. Thanks brother.

[@jakepollard9996]

Thanks mate, this video really helped!

[@mikfalk8019]

Thank you for the video. I bought the removal tool but only needed for the ingo side👍

[@alljoy6541]

Good job, saved a lot, nice to diy. It's also important to use good quality fuel, I found that shell v-power gives great performance and the fuel lasts longer, it also contains the right cleaners. When I put BP , the fuel does not last long. Every now and again I make sure I put a tank of shell, although I do use other petrol companies. I have a Suzuki swift 1.5gls 2010

[@ecologicaltime]

i have wondered about this. How sure are you about the Shell running for longer? This would be a great test by the way.

[@uncommonamerican]

Ever considered putting the cars year in title?

[@kennycross934]

Thanks for the help, God bless

[@sharonmartin7432]

Very helpful Mate. Thank you very much. Before I forget ... "Go the All Blacks!" See ya. Mike.

[@ecologicaltime]

unless thats a sick joke, you meant to say go the Springboks.

[@atrandafir]

Thanks for sharing!

[@travelingtrex4897]

Thank you for the video. My mazda 3 2004 workshop manual said the fuel filter was inside the fuel tank. Is your m3 04 a European model, or is it in the US?

[@ecologicaltime]

its a left hand drive South African variant which i suppose is same as UK

[@zkomins]

I don't think US model has a fuel filter

[@jlyutiup]

what is the symptom if fuel filter is bad/clogged?

[@Ramonchis70]

Hello, hope you can help me, I have a 2005 mazda 3, the filter is not así indicated in you vid, were else would it be? Thanks and great video

[@AlexLassaMusic]

Have the same problem with a pre-facelift 2006 mazda3... did you find where the fuel filter is?

[@beerteka420]

Hey there, could u tell me what Mazda exactly this is ? I have an Mazda 3BK 2.0 from 2004. I wonder or it is maybe same model ✌️good and prof job man 🤙

[@Devo1987]

was the fuel filter only for European Mazda 3s ?

[@ronaldchan3401]

US version does not have the filter there, it's a intake one.

[@samfordja]

When you removed the first hose and clip, why not use the cap from the new fuel filter and quickly put it on the old fuel filter to keep the fuel from coming out and attach the hose to the new fuel filter before removing the second hose? That saves you from needing a second person.

[@stephencooke4741]

South African

[@richardkis8802]

Hi, I looked that location where the filter suppose to be but can not see anywhere. Is that possible mine has no petrol filter? Its 2007 made 1.6 petrol model. Thx

[@LovermanWithin]

came here to ask the same, i have 2009 1.6 petrol sedan bk with jz engine

[@mihaimol]

Hi, do you know how often needs to be changed on the 1.6d engine? Thanks

[@ecologicaltime]

depends on the quality of your oil (petrol/diesel) in your country. I change mine every 50 000kms

[@leewhittick3655]

Never because that was a petrol car not a diesel, diesel fuel filter are usually in the engine bay and will need priming after it has been changed otherwise you will air lock the fuel system I recommend going to a garage to have it done But it is usually changed every service, so 10.000 to 12.000 miles or every year

[@rockerholger]

@@ecologicaltime hey thanx for video its same om 1.6 diesel ??

[@nixonfernandes9637]

hi i have mazda 323F, 1999. i cannot find the filter. can you please tell me where else it could be. thanks

[@ecologicaltime]

fuel filter is in the engine compartment if i recall. Its a plastic one, small and usually cream, coloured.

[@filipenguyen6643]

Hello, What is the cylinder of this mazda 3? I have an mazda 3 1.6 l pétrol, but i dont find the location of the filter like the video

[@ecologicaltime]

its a 4 cylinder. have you looked on both sides?

[@filipenguyen6643]

@@ecologicaltime Not at all, i will check that. In europe, the filter is integrate with the pump i will check that. Thank you

[@AlexLassaMusic]

@@filipenguyen6643 I also have a european 2006 prefacelift mazda3 1.6, and I cant find the fuel filter, did you found it?

[@szkutnik02]

Hello. I`m trying to buy a fuel filter to my Mazda 3 2007 1.6 but every time I'm ordering it it comes a diifrent one, no for my Car. Any idea when i can get a correct one?

[@ecologicaltime]

Autozone

[@szkutnik02]

@@ecologicaltime?

[@tamasszorcsik5473]

You should have put those bricks in front of the front wheels,lol! You lifted the rear of the car!!

[@callumsmith338]

He said he had bricks at the front and back of both front tyres

[@Tish0eX]

Hello what engine have your mazda 3 and what year?

[@ecologicaltime]

1.6l 2004 dynamic

[@mitosopayn4780]

Would nice to know that

[@jay-pp4096]

Wheels should be chocked from the front as your jacking from the back therefore pushing the vehicle forward. The bricks in the video are serving no purpose 👍🏻

[@tropicalstorm339]

Your title says *fuel filter* but you're saying fuel pump. Which one is it?

[@E.R.U.42]

I have the same car, but the fuel filter it's not there! Where the hell can it be? I just can't find it

[@desthompson6721]

Likely you have an in tank filter. Accessed by removing the rear seat

[@mplvppgc7390]

Nice gloves

[@Mtrl-newer]

😂😄😁

[@andrewhunt3800]

Glove are good but as soon as that fuel hits them they just fall apart

[@wfuller500]

Why not pull the fuel pump circuit out run the car until it stops then you won't have fuel in your line?

[@claustrutzl2834]

your doing it the hard way

[@ecologicaltime]

but still doing it...

[@aaronbatala2274]

Hi i dont known were a fuel filter its loction on mazda premacy 2000

[@twig3288]

I think it’s in the tank, I have the 1.8 1999 model and I was told by a Mazda dealer that it’s not replaceable. Sounds odd to me but that’s what they said 🤷‍♂️

[@highlandermccloud3594]

Wrong mate.. Undo one of the clips from the filter and then just slide the bracket off.. you don't bend it at all.... WOW!

[@bustedmirror6874]

It's not a 'pump' it's a friggin 'filter'.

[@ecologicaltime]

yeah my bad

[@mikebeddingfield2144]

If someone doesn't know to scotch the car i say let Darwin's law weed out the simple minded lol