Isuzu Mu-X & D-Max Fuel Filter Replacement - DIY - How To Replace Your Fuel Filter

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Guys! Here's a link to some bits and pieces to make the job easier :) Fuel Filter - amzn.to/2ZYqz1G Small Screwdriver set - amzn.to/3xZp5Rs Lucas Injector cleaner - amzn.to/3oqbU8O Degreaser - amzn.to/3oqcbZo Cheers Guys :)

[@bradgqute]

These videos are invaluable for Isuzu owners. Great relevant content, no fluff, just facts and to the point. Great job Nick 👌🏽

[@LockdownDetailing]

Just wanted to say a massive thanks, Nick. I recently inherited a 2018 MUX that hadn’t been driven in about 3 years. Mechanics wanted stupid money for basic things I knew I’d be able to do myself with a bit of help, considering I’ve never done anything on a car before. With your videos I’ve been able to change the cabin filter, air filter, fuel filter and change the oil + oil filter myself with minimal trouble, time and saved a shitload of money in the process. Cheers a million!

[@LowRangeNick]

Awesome work! Thanks a lot for watching ☺️

[@beanster3748]

Great video mate, my 2018 Dmax is out of warranty now and my dealer wanted $662 to do a basic oil and filter change! I bought all the gear including oil, air and fuel filters with 20 litres of oil for $190. Was great to get my hands dirty after 30 years of being a lazy prick with some reassurance from your videos!

[@LowRangeNick]

@beanster3748 nice work! Great to hear 😀👍

[@kokonut5]

Im trying to look after my late dad’s mux. Your videos are a godsend since theres not alot of how tos especially for the mux. Thanks a lot mate 🙏

[@offthemeynroad4054]

HOT TIP: Make sure you lubricate (spit) the o-ring really well before trying to reassemble the housing otherwise its very difficult to screw it back together. I learnt this the hard way haha. Thanks so much for the video. Just did it for the first time!

[@PaulGreenwald]

Good one

[@zegersfpv2684]

Thanks mate. Helped me heaps. I got it done in 40 minutes watching your vid 😁

[@LowRangeNick]

That's awesome! Thanks a lot 👍

[@SF-nz7jr]

Thanks for the simple and informative video! Just got us back on the road quickly and saved another holiday breakdown nightmare..!

[@jakel4482]

Don't stop making videos mate. Glad I'm learning more through you!

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Jake! 😊

[@nathangeorgey7384]

Just used this vid to do a fuel filter change on my 2013 dmax. Can confirm, car still works 👍 Cheers. Apart from my cabin air filter, everything is now up to date.

[@Chucky-b7v]

Thanks Nick, I not only know where my filter is I can now change the filter myself in my MUX

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Wayne 👌

[@kevinobrien9524]

I was unsure until I watched your Vid. Well done n Thank you. I will change mine tomorrow morning 👍

[@robertarmbruster5650]

Thanks Nick, you make it look simple. I have changed the fuel filter many times on my old BT50. Now I have a new 2021 DMax, your video will help a lot.

[@mickmakings4175]

Thanks Nick, a little easier than what I've been doing!

[@jamiebrearley420]

Realy well explained cheers mate I'll follow

[@seanmoloney7621]

Change my filter on the Dmax. Thanks for the help. It all went well. Great clear video and great explanation. The filter was black

[@LowRangeNick]

Nice! Good time to change it by the sounds!

[@leighmusgrove8009]

My fuel filter light has come on and isuzu reckon they changed filter, dont think they did so ill be following you on how to do all the basic servicing. Also have to watch how to fit a snorkel. Thumbs up mate.

[@beachkruizza]

Great and clear explanation. Getting a new filter today. Thanks.

[@ricardoespinoza8732]

Thank's for the video, save me a bit of money. excellent info, very well explain.

[@creamysmooth79]

Thanks a lot for the vid, that was easy to follow and was very clear and informative. I knew it wasn't going to be too difficult once I saw it's location, but I appreciated seeing exactly how the clips came undone and how to lift it off its bracket, that saved me a bit of stuffing around.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot for the feedback! 😊

[@creamysmooth79]

@@LowRangeNick Not a problem mate, I don't post often, but if someone makes a video that I find helpful I will always give thanks, even more so when it is a fellow Aussie :-)

[@einfelder8262]

FuelDoctors for the win.

[@wilstjames3111]

Good job, the service shop could charge you dearly for that maintenance task.Ill inspect mine for for those FOD soon..Nice Vid!

[@robertbursle5421]

Great help👍very good description.

[@peterjohnston4710]

Very good tips thanks for the vid, it made my fuel filter change much easier and quicker

[@eternallearner8185]

Superb as always , very helpful.

[@stevegoodwin5841]

great vid again from you Nick. Thanks again.

[@walterkaeding1879]

Thanks Nick, well presented

[@AlexSwan]

Did this today after the fuel filter light had been coming on under load... fixed it. Filter was pretty dirty and a fair bit of algae in there as well. Isuzu is pretty slack with the fuel filter changing intervals. Cheers

[@nickatkinson5692]

Thank you for that clear and concise video.

[@eternallearner8185]

Good work, good presentation, thank you.

[@hittenmitsuryugi95]

Cheers for the big help Nick!!🙏🙏🙏

[@mickjohns9158]

Great Videos Nick. Very simple to follow steps. 👍👍👍

[@GeoffYates]

Thanks Nick - great video!! The fuel filter light has come on on my MUX mainly when going up a hill or accelerating. I will replace the fuel filter and think I could do this myself after watching your vid. Top notch.

[@donkee120]

Cheers mate I've got a 2015 dmax @100,000km . It helps heaps to double check I'm doing my services right. 👍

[@barryashenhurst2071]

Great video Nick, as always. A question though: my old Rodeo 4x4 has a second filter under the driver's door. Is this a fuel or water filter and what am I supposed to do with it?

[@ChristianJamesK]

Another very educational video Nick. You turn a daunting task into a step by step process. Well done! (Is there a ‘pre-fuel’ filter cleaning video?)

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Christian, no video of the pre filter as I haven't got one fitted yet haha

[@steveb3791]

thanks Nick, the hardest part was getting the filter off the bracket. Nick have you thought about doing a video on how to replace brake pads & rotors?

[@metubeochannel]

Excellent how-to video. Thank you LowRangeNick!

[@MichaelStoopman]

Nick, I came across an Australian made diesel additive from Responsive Engineering in NSW.

[@TopDingoMan]

Nice tutorial mate. Cheers for posting.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Phil!

[@russellsutherland1214]

Thanks for the video, going good now, you're a champion

[@Paul-kw1og]

Excellent video

[@iancampbell4296]

Great vid, clear and precise...thank you. WA

[@shanedonovan6165]

Great video Nick, just what I was after. I'll be subscribing to get some helpful info.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot Shane!

[@MichaelStoopman]

Nick, Thanks for the great video. I can across a diesel additive from an Australian company called Responsive Engineering. Have you used this product and any comments

[@LowRangeNick]

I haven't used that brand before. They all do a very similar job so if It looks good then I'm sure it will help.

[@lamthanhvan797]

Thanks your very good help all the people and me know

[@shaneparker6186]

Very helpful and clear. Thanks

[@Evenstephenss]

Thanks Nick, worked a treat

[@LowRangeNick]

Great to hear !

[@dinksontour2179]

Great video Nick thanks for posting it rgds Peter

[@brendankelly8606]

Awesome mate love your work much appreciated

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Brendan!

[@TheSquad1112]

Hi mate another great video, can you do a video on the spotlight install

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot 😊 i have a few videos to finish off and then I will put together a video of the spotlights, stay tuned 😊

[@stevestannard3906]

Great video, very helpful, good job

[@offthemeynroad4054]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks mate

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Excellent demo Nik. Will you be considering putting in a second fuel filter?

[@LowRangeNick]

I will eventually put in a secondary fuel filter, it's not on the immediate to do list though 😊

[@MiniLuv-1984]

@@LowRangeNick Maybe share your thoughts on the secondary fuel filter? I can't see the advantage of a second fuel filter that does the same job as the factory unit. Instead, I would do what you are planning to do - replace the filter element more often. So called "bad fuel" maybe a reason if you can get a "bad fuel" filter, but I know very little about what constitutes "bad fuel".

[@LowRangeNick]

@@MiniLuv-1984 Secondary fuel filters generally go before the factory filter and have a finer micron filter installed which is extremely effective at removing water and fine particles. Then the factory filter is there as a second filter to ensure your fuel system is getting very very clean fuel.

[@MiniLuv-1984]

@@LowRangeNick Thanks LowRangeNick. When will your brother LongRangeNick make a show? Ofcourse I'm talking about long range fuel tanks...I'm just about to buy a off-road touring tug and, i guess like others am grappling with what to do to it to make it suit our needs. At the moment, i have 80L of gerry cans....but what a pain - and so damn messy. Anyway, that is why I follow your channel so closely...you are like a pioneer for me!

[@LowRangeNick]

@@MiniLuv-1984 Thanks alot Benny! Haha I have also been looking at long range tanks. I think I am going to go with the ARB Frontier tank as it is a plastic tank so nice and light and it replaces the factory tank but uses the space around it alot better. They are 119l tanks.

[@Ex-Engineer-g8u]

Thanks Nick. As a total novice I was able to follow your instructions pretty well. However, I would welcome your replies to my comments below: 1. What is the purpose of the bottom section of the Ryco filter assembly? It seems to have different fitting to the factory installed version which has slots cut into its base. 2. After 8:33 into the video you mention "tabs" - could explain what tabs you mean please? 3. I found too that too much diesel leakage/spill causes the white dots to disappear, just as I was trying to screw the top on. This was the hardest step for me, because even after lubricating the new O-ring, I had many attempts to tighten the circular locking ring before I succeeded - with no white dots to guide me! I've run the motor for 15 minutes and can't detect any fuel leaks so far - so many thanks again!

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi, the tabs are the tabs on the lid that line up with the flat spots on the base. I think section on the bottom is just a little filter. It can be difficult to get the lid on with aftermarket filters and o rings. Best to apply lubricant and push firmly down on the lid while tightening the locking ring.

[@SeanEliott-u6v]

Hey Nick very informative thanks . question what's the best way to lubricate fuel filter o ring

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Sean, either Vaseline or silicone spray.

[@SeanEliott-u6v]

@LowRangeNick Thanks, keep up the good work

[@jesseferguson9280]

Legend! Thanks heaps bro!

[@StephenMuller-h1n]

Hi Nick, Have done the filter change as per your video. All good until I try to connect the housing back together can not get it to seal it appears right until you prime the system & it leaks. Is there a trick to the retaining ring?

[@LowRangeNick]

The after market o rings can be really tight. Try some vaso or lubricant on the o rings and thread. You can also apply some pressure down ward on the lid whilst turning the locking ring.

[@teejay607]

Hi mate, thank you for the video. I am struggling to screw the top back on to seal. I’m about 1 rotation short I believe. Any tips on what I could be doing wrong? Thank you

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Tee Jay, sometimes the seal can make it difficult to screw down completely. If you try lubricating all of the seals with silicone or rubber grease and then push the lid down as you screw the threaded ring on it should help seat it over the seals correctly.

[@teejay607]

@@LowRangeNick I did try that mate with no luck. I haven’t serviced a car since a commodore about 8 years ago lol. When I position the fuel filter in the container does it need to face a certain direction? Thank you for the reply. Extremely handy page

[@LowRangeNick]

@@teejay607 It doesn't need to face any particular way. Maybe try using the old 0 rings on the new filter sometimes the ones supplied with aftermarket filters are too big.

[@Evenstephenss]

I was having same issue. Not sure why. Eventually got it but took ages. Last time I did this job it was much easier 🤷‍♂️

[@harrywatego1489]

Awesome mate cheers 👍

[@xXn3ocl0udXx]

Thanks mate made it easy

[@edmundwasilewski]

Thanks really good vid, keep up the good work

[@bill8757]

Hi Nick another great video. Did you ever feel that you needed to add a secondary fuel filter on like I see people do on other 4x4s

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Bill, I don't really see a need for it unless you are doing a lot of remote touring and filling up your fuel at remote stations where there is more of a chance of contaminated fuel. I usually change my factory filter every service so its always in good condition.

[@travnayda1919]

Tighten whole filter assembly outside of vehicle id say

[@robertmaynard5372]

Good video Nick, nice n clear Mate 👌, do you know of any spin on fuel filter conversion? I hate stuffing around with the paper element filters 🦧, I have a 2015 dmax 4x4 mux, Love it...travel safe Mate...🇦🇺🔧🦉

[@raystewart2074]

Great video mate

[@thatfamousguy]

Thanks Nick hey i just had my mechanic pit in diff breathers, i noticed i have two breathers where as you have four. have i been ripped off?

[@vauntace26]

Great vid nick! I wasn't able to align the two dots but managed to tighten it. Is that ok? No leaks too.

[@LowRangeNick]

It should lock in and the dots should align if fitted correctly.

[@oseatuvai8765]

Thanks Nick can you show how you change the fuel filter under the chasis

[@raystewart2074]

Great vid mate

[@randalambrose3448]

Isn't there another filter under the vehicle. My d-max has two filters...Trinidad..

[@johncronin4586]

Thanks mate great video

[@cocanity]

Thanks for the videos, just wondering your opinion on secondry fuel filtration?

[@LowRangeNick]

A good idea! Can prevent costly repairs.

[@dralitahir]

Thanks for the video. I love all of your video probably because I drive the same family of vehicle..an isuzu dmax 2019 4jj1. But I heard there are 2 fuel filters..one is underneath. Did you make a video of that too?

[@LowRangeNick]

There are 2 filters on the 2.5l I believe. On the 3.0l there is one in the engine bay. I have made a video on changing the fuel filter.

[@jacknelson8757]

Nice one! Cheers

[@simonmariogondowidjojo4596]

Thank you so much for putting this video. Aussie diesel fuel doesn't look that bad at all, still as clear as water. So is the same theory if you run out of diesel fuel by pumping it on the top of fuel filter? Thxs once again.

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Simon 😊 Yep your spot on. If you run out of fuel you can top up the tank and then use the filter primer to bring the fuel right to the filter and make it start alot easier.

[@lancecoulston2038]

Good job, nick

[@baileymccoist3694]

Hey mate, hope you can help. I can't get the screw cap to the top over the O ring

[@LowRangeNick]

Try lubricating the o ring with some rubber grease or silicone spray and lubricate the thread with silicone as well. Make sure the locating tabs are aligned and fit the lid first to the bowl and then screw the thread on. If this doesn't work try fitting the old o ring and giving that a go.

[@baileymccoist3694]

@@LowRangeNick Thanks man, i ended up putting the old o ring on and that worked. Almost got the new one on but it was too tough!

[@AJustin237]

Hey nick what about the fuel filter that's underneath the truck .. is it basically the same process?

[@jacobmevenson3530]

my fuel filter pressure pump at the top leaks when pressing it down at the end? Would that be the o ring or?

[@Bikerdave87]

Did you use a Lucas diesel fuel treatment in this Vid ? I have heard that excess injector cleaner can damage injector washers with excess temperature created at that point. I realise fuel and injector treatments are different. Thanks.

[@TheDarrellbutton]

Hi mate tried looking for one of your videos about replacing cv’s have you got any, cheers

[@paulgrover807]

Should the primer plunger stay hard or does it go soft after a few minutes?

[@LowRangeNick]

it will go soft after a few minutes or if you start the engine.

[@clinthedger6904]

The Ryco filter appears to have additional pre filter? All good just read old post.

[@philiplucky7170]

what are your thoughts pre-fuel filter.

[@YoItsZed]

Good day, mate! I have the same model of your Isuzu Mux, does it have a secondary fuel filter?

[@simonmariogondowidjojo4596]

Hi Nick, I just wondering what is the diesel fuel cetane rating in Australia? Thank you.

[@travellingdave80]

Minimum index of 46 which equates to a cetane number of 51

[@tonymorgan8348]

Hi Nick , what's the brass breather looking things on your firewall with hoses leading up to them?

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Tony, they are diff breathers.

[@lukecrosswell6086]

Hi nick. Does that injector cleaner. Have any negative affect on the dpf ?

[@LowRangeNick]

No negative effects. It will just treat the fuel and clean the fuel system.

[@johnphilipocampo951]

Hi Nick, do you have a vidoe tutorial for brake fluid replacement? TIA

[@LowRangeNick]

Not yet sorry

[@rudolfzemm]

Hello. Is it the 4jj1 motor?

[@mattfoster6226]

Perfect 👌

[@MrBronsen15]

I did a service on my 2017 MUX today, just doing the air, oil, fuel and cabin filters, as well as oil obviously. I replaced the washer for the sump plug, got it from my local isuzu dealer. Anyway, i am getting a small leak from the sump plug. I didnt over tighten it, and its certainly not loose. The plug itself was in good condition. Hope it recitifies itself, but probably not. Any ideas?

[@ianturner2780]

When I recently changed the fuel filter it wouldn't prime after reassembly. I hadn't opened the fuel cap prior to opening the filter housing. There must have been a bit of vacuum that sucked fuel back down to the tank so that the primer couldn't pick up fuel. The fix was to undo the fuel hose at the engine, and blow air into the fuel tank forcing fuel through the engine supply line.

[@julie-annemcdavid5747]

We did our filter via your method about a month ago. However, we have found we're having to pump the priming button (shown at 9:29min) almost weekly as it doesn't seem to stay down? Why is this happening? Is it normal? What should we do to rectify it? Cheers mate 👍

[@LowRangeNick]

@julie-annemcdavid5747 Hi Julie, the priming button on top of the housing with always pop back up due to the diaphragm and spring in the top of the priming unit. So it's completely normal for it to be popped up, That is where it will normally sit. I would only be concerned if you are having fuel leaks from the filter housing or the vehicle is not starting properly.

[@TippyTravels]

I noticed that the new fuel filter is not the same with the filter you replaced. The new filter has a "pre filter" at the bottom, and the old one didn't have that part

[@LowRangeNick]

Yep, the ryco replacements are slightly different 😊

[@eagleeagle123]

Where did you get the little oil filter pan? Cheers

[@anthonyt5342]

Had a job to get the pump to prime took the outlet pipe off and it primed straight away, apart from that spot on.

[@Abdulaziz-Saeed]

Thank you very much

[@kaneharry5966]

Took my 19 Mux in for 24month/30k km service a few days ago (car has done 26k km). Dealer phoned and said due to age and kms I should have injectors cleaned for a low 119 smackers. Told them to jam it. I add fuel dr every 3rd tank, is this something benificial that should have been done or were they just trying to screw me?

[@LowRangeNick]

Sounds a bit sus. If you use fuel Dr every few tanks you shouldn't have any issues.

[@kaneharry5966]

@@LowRangeNick cheers, I thought so. Eagerly awaiting your next upload but guessing you are busy with work and kids! Thanks again