HOW TO REPLACE YOUR FUEL FILTER // MX-5 MIATA GUIDE

[@goldenrulebotanicals9201]

God bless you for making this 5 minutes long and not including a funny anecdote about fuel filters or 3 min footage of you wrestling with a clip. Please make more and more how-to’s for the NB!

[@Bbeavis]

Thanks mate, appreciate it.

[@pauljohnson7382]

Ironically...just replaced mine last month...it honestly was so easy that I kept thinking I was doing it incorrectly...important maintenance item that most people overlook 👊

[@Bbeavis]

Indeed, I am sure there is a formal schedule for how frequently these should be changed, for me I tend to do it 'every few years'.

[@robinforrest7680]

Good to see you again. In preparing to do this I started the engine and pulled the fuse for the pump which depressurized the circuit and spilt a loss less fuel.

[@Bbeavis]

Nice work! That's a clever idea.

[@chuck889]

You're the first one showing access from the wheel-well and I like that. I'm curious If that metal bracket is malleable enough to bend, remove filter, remove each line one at a time, and immediately attach to new filter to minimize spillage. A finger over the other hole seems easy enough to prevent gas coming out the other way. I appreciate the share. New sub.

[@Bbeavis]

Thanks Chuck, yeah certainly there would be enough give in the bracket and lines to be able to remove the filter under the car. For the sake of the video it made sense to remove it and take it to the bench. I am sure there are some clever methods to really minimise spillage, it doesn't bother me so much, it isn't high pressure so its only a cupful.

[@chuck889]

@@Bbeavis Gotcha and I appreciate your concern for making your videos clear & helpful.

[@ayyy-kf6sz]

@chuck889 you can. i did today. just bend the filter bracket open after removing the bolt. hardest part was using a pick/disconnect tool to remove the fuel lines.

[@histandard31]

Thank you for the simple breakdown and clear video of the steps! Going to tackle mine right now!

[@Bbeavis]

You are welcome! Good luck.

[@TediSralato]

Thanks for the video. What if I don't open the fuel cap, would it stop fuel to spill?

[@Bbeavis]

Yes, possibly, or also possible is that there is pressure buildup in the tank and it rushes the fuel out when the hose is disconnected. I'm not sure which is more likely.

[@aubreywhitley6889]

Cute little guy with the wrench at the end. Thanks for the smile! 😊

[@Bbeavis]

Thank you for watching!

[@DavidReyes-wf6gm]

Question, Can I clamp the fuel lines shut to prevent spillage or would that damage them?

[@Bbeavis]

Yeah I think that'd work.

[@zajtoja]

I got one of those hose clamps (a mechanic left it under the hood xd), how about using those to just stop the fuel in the hoses and avoid spillage?

[@Bbeavis]

For sure, whatever floats your boat.

[@dha588]

How many miles do you suggest I should replace my fuel filter ?

[@Bbeavis]

I believe Mazda service intervals suggest ~40,000 kilometers/25,000 miles.

[@hdhellion4128]

What do you do with the spilled gas? how much came out?

[@Bbeavis]

About half a litre perhaps, I'd usually use it in my lawn mower.

[@hdhellion4128]

@@Bbeavis thank you

[@Yulla_mx5]

Do you think you have to run a finer micron fuel filter if you’re running e85 or flex fuel?

[@Bbeavis]

I cannot see why. It's the same sort of fluid, going through the same fuel lines, injectors and fuel rail.... are you expecting e85 to be 'more dirty' than traditional petrol?

[@Yulla_mx5]

@@Bbeavis I’m in the middle of turbo charging my na8 and I’m prepping everything to do flex fuel later down the line but I’ve heard it’s recommended to go to a finer fuel filter but wasn’t sure if it was necessary

[@Bbeavis]

@@Yulla_mx5 I've not heard that myself, and I still run an oem spec filter, but I am no expert on fuels.

[@Yulla_mx5]

@@Bbeavis if you’re running an oem filter than I should be fine 👌

[@Yulla_mx5]

@@Bbeavis I got a kraken kit because of your videos and I got a Haltech elite 1500 to control everything

[@rafcion6726]

I was shocked when he did the face reveal at the end I was suprised that even a baby can do it🤣🤣

[@Bbeavis]

Haha

[@chrisa1234]

Can you catch the spilling fuel and put it back in the tank?

[@Bbeavis]

Yes. As long as it's caught in a clean container.

[@ChrisSmith-bp3cf]

I changed mine finally got it started but it won't Rev past 4 000 going down the road , any suggestions?

[@michaelsaywhat6980]

That's really weird. Keep us updated if you resolve that issue because I'm planning on changing mine tonight.

[@ChrisSmith-bp3cf]

I found out what it was I kinked one of the rubber lines on the in side when I put it back together it's resolved now

[@michaelsaywhat6980]

@@ChrisSmith-bp3cf thanks you for the update

[@ChrisSmith-bp3cf]

Welcome

[@Bbeavis]

Well done on getting it fixed!

[@buddude]

Good tutorial, but it took a lot longer than I expected for me. Maybe close to two hours from jacking and installing jack stands for safety to done and cleaned up.

[@Bbeavis]

A fair point, as a DIY'er myself I often take a lot longer to do things than a Pro.

[@spectersquadtv8724]

Im having trouble with the clips, any suggestions?

[@Bbeavis]

The fuel line retaining clips, I usually have success with small screw drivers or picks, but there are dedicated tools if you are really struggling.

[@5riddikk]

He lives!

[@Bbeavis]

:-) not dead yet

[@laytonbeavis5219]

I liked mechanic max at the end

[@Bbeavis]

chief mechanic

[@ReticentEcho]

Excellent video, well done… BABY!

[@Bbeavis]

Thank you :-)

[@38tech]

And the real reason brandon has been away! Lol 😆

[@Bbeavis]

Now I know you watched all they way till the end haha

[@sorasoki]

nice

[@Bbeavis]

:-)

[@That_03miata]

“Slightly different color”

[@Bbeavis]

If you squint hard enough.

[@martincraig2013]

Sorry, I don't think this is that impressive. I have actually done this with all my dogs starting at 6 months old and I would be upset if he was moving around outside after a stay command. But then again I also have had cops called on my dog before because people think he was injured since he wasn't moving. So 🤷‍♂️...

[@Bbeavis]

I am so very confused by your comment. But thanks nonetheless for the story about your dogs.

[@chuck889]