Toyota Fuel Filter Change & Warning Reset (All Diesels) - How To Guide

After having numerous warning light activation's for a fuel filter restriction in the 200, I decided it was the perfect time to make a quick video explaining just how simple it is to change and what you need to do, to reset the warning light.
This procedure is applicable for all current diesel Toyotas (Hilux, Hiace, Fortuner, Prado, 70 Series V8 and 200 Series V8 diesel, etc, etc).
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Hope you find the video useful.
Happy Safe Adventuring & see you next time - Graham.

[@robcross2128]

Thanks mate , I replaced the filter but forgot about leaving the plug off acc, plug in and start. I was just heafing off on my travel. Got home and relaxed then found your vid. Light is off cheers.

[@bandilefakazi2115]

Thanks man you just saved me my mom almost killed me😂😂😂.I offered to service her car at home, after changing the fuel filter it started and then went off after a while and she thought I broke her car

[@realbudgiesmugglertwohatsb2611]

You just saved me 260 bucks that's what it is in Alice Springs to change filters and oil change with me supplying everything cheers mate legend..

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Good to hear mate - glad the video is still being helpful 👍🏻

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Thanks for posting you have given me the confidence to change the fuel filter on my 200.

[@kickyourmum]

You explained everything I needed to know clearly and in a logical manner. Really well done, cheers - going to go change the filter on my 76 now and reset the dash light with confidence.

[@antonleroux6664]

I wish there were more mechanics of his calibre. His attention to detail is amazing. How useful is this. 👍

[@abisiakangootui4866]

What should I do if the anders worning lights is working on

[@tamatitata3864]

Awesome!! Much appreciated mate. Just did my 2011 Prado and it worked perfectly.

[@petercary9413]

Just saved about $145.00 from my normal dealer, make me feel great - very easy to understand - Thanks

[@travellingoldfarts]

Very well presented. I'm about to cross over to "The dark side" and will be buying a Hilux next week. After driving petrol 4WDs most my life, at least now I won't look like a complete fool if ever I get stuck on the side of the road. Sincere thanks.

[@stephenashe2160]

Man im so pleased I found this video. What a perfect tutorial. Love it. Please do more of these. I broke down at karijini, had to be towed to tom price, then had to wait a few days for a mechanic to do this. Cost me a fortune and ended our trip early. I reckon il watch this a few more times and donit myself. Great Idea for a series. All sorts of diy bush mechanical stuff would be a great series. Shocks, repair tyres etc etc Thanks a million

[@pauleason2404]

As a new owner of 2018 LC200 this was a particularly useful tutorial. Thank you for posting such great explanation.

[@littlejoelgriffo2]

Thankyou. I am planning on replacing my Prado 120 D4D but wasn't confident until i saw this, cheers

[@davidoswald4232]

Loved how you told us how to reset the warning light at the end. And very clear steps throughout, cheers.

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Cheers mate - I’ve had to do it a handful of times out bush or on the side of the road now…..so it’s a handy process to remember. Glad you found it useful & helpful.

[@s.91.a]

Thankyou so much! Great video & very informative!! I have a prado 150 so this has been a great help! I hope you decide to make some more step by step videos in the toyotas. 👌

[@evanmiris5765]

Great video mate, I just bought Toyota 150 series 2022 model and this was very helpful .

[@andylo4607]

Useful stuff. Very clear explaining. Thanking you as a 150 owner.

[@dalibortopic4054]

Thanks mate, well explained, keep going with new videos because you did it so well..Cheers

[@geoffward4397]

Great segment mate. Clearly explained - I now feel confident I can do the filter change out

[@great_offroad_adventures]

It’s super simple 👌🏻 - glad it was helpful

[@wozandnic]

I love how he has the clean rag resting on the red dusty plastic cover, then uses it to clean the inside of the filter lid 👍

[@fudawgable]

Thanks mate, worked on my 2008 hiace just fine! All the other videos I found misleading. Urs was bang on, thanks

[@billmcdonald7463]

Excellent video. No BS, just to the point and very instructional. If you can’t follow this then you probably shouldn’t drive 😆

[@pheinix123456789]

hey man. Great video, easy to follow and understand. Thanks alot.

[@bmcculkin8695]

Well done mate worked a treat, first time I’ve done mine other than service, thank you

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Awesome mate - glad it worked a treat for you!!!

[@kevinclarke7065]

Great explanation. Thanks very much!

[@Brolezkae2011]

cheers bro, about to do my 2014 prado. THANK YOU LEGEND!

[@frankcourtney6413]

Thanks for the video mate - Just ordered some filters prior to heading across the Simmo in a few weeks - Now I know how to do the change. Cheers!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Yep 👍🏻 - I had to change mine in the caravan park in Gero last week.....also had to change a mates in his VDJ79 out at Thundelarra Station a few days later.

[@Topgunners_55]

Amazing tutorial from amazing experts.Thumbsup👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaelcoombs4383]

Thanks mate, everything I needed to know, champion.

[@captainredbeard4075]

Top work! Cheers mate, worked perfectly for my 76 series =)

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Awesome mate - good stuff!!!

[@davidruse3242]

nice job you show the proper and easy way thank u..

[@philg2468]

Gday Graham, nice video and well explained! I liked the way you cleaned the area before changing the filter. Just a little point that I think is important is that it is necessary to keep the downstream part of the filter housing pristine clean during the change. So I wouldn't wipe out the inside of the top hat with a rag (which might be dirty) and I don't disconnect the downstream hose and wipe it with a rag. Your factory filter was very clean which is what I expect when running a prefilter. The clogged filter warning light will come on when anything upstream from the sensor is restrictive. So it will sense a blocked prefilter or a blocked mesh filter at the tank. Most likely your prefilter caused the warning light to come on.

[@citygonebad619]

Thanks, light just popped up mid highplains trip - stopped at repco and followed this... awesome!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Good to hear mate 👌🏻

[@nashnash6052]

Thanks for the videos very helpful great job 👍

[@roblennon2355]

That was one of the most useful videos I've seen. Careful, concise and all the main details covered professionally. It is important that even a non technical person, stuck in the outback could at least take some confidence in attempting this critical part replacement. I'm handy enough but some people are not. This video would help instil some confidence to take up the challenge. I'd be happy to watch more from you.

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Cheers Rob - love your feedback and I will endeavour to get more videos like this produced for the channel.

[@roblennon2355]

@@great_offroad_adventures Hi Graham, a future useful video might show the replacement of the fuel filter in a Prado and perhaps the installation of a pre-fuel filter, and an extended diff breather.

[@0502Rob]

Yep clear instructions on how to do it. Thanks

[@thesceptic1018]

This is great, I don't know what I'm looking at under the 200 hood, and it's hard to find this sort of information - THANKS!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Awesome mate - glad you found it useful....did another on the air filter and will do another soon in relation to the 2nd fuel filter/ pre filter.

[@andrewadams7730]

Light is off worked perfectly! Thanks for the video!

[@gnh1gnh1]

Great video thanks you saved me a trip to the workshop and some $$

[@Bertram72]

Excellent thanks. Gives me confidence to give these a try or know that if I am travelling and there is an issue I can give it a go. Also a great tip to carry a spare filter. Cheers.

[@great_offroad_adventures]

No dramas mate - happy to have been able to help. It’s a pretty simple process and can definitely be done roadside if required.

[@andrewchung1878]

Great Tutorial Graham. The last tip on taking the inlet pipe out and then priming was great.

[@neilhaigh5189]

Old mate in the background at 7:30 got itchy date haha. Good vid, clean fuel crucial and real problem outback.

[@glenheward9364]

Great video. Keen to see more of these maintenance videos for the 200 in the future

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Thanks Glen - I’m glad you liked it, I’ll sit down with my mechanic and see what we can do.

[@glenheward9364]

I will come back with any thoughts on some of the general stuff that you could cover off. Off the top of my head I would be keen on how to keep particular parts greased. Anything around 12v is always of interest.

[@rosstrevena4333]

Yep, real helpful thanks Graham

[@ChoosingYourUni]

Great vid. Clear and easy to follow. Appreciated!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Glad it was helpful mate 👌🏻

[@garygiles63]

Thanks so much for making this video, saved my bacon

[@adoland2395]

Thanks, well explained one of rare videos

[@Bob_of_the_aif]

Cheers buddy, definitely saved me a few bucks!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Happy Days 👍🏻

[@bakerbk3696]

Keep up the good work it’s very helpful

[@davecoates4207]

Awesome video , gave me the confidence to do the job... ( rubber gasket flat side down )...... Job done successfully... thanks mate

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Good stuff mate - glad you found it useful

[@geoffrilling5818]

Thanks mate.Very informative.

[@paulangland1635]

Cheers for that. Great to see how to turn the light off.

[@barrymulder7283]

Awesome, great step by step help, thank you

[@jeffh8456]

Very clear steps. Thank you👍

[@Truth-Virtue-LVX]

Great video, keen to learn how to service my recently purchased hilux

[@clashed-exposureproduction8877]

Was very helpful and by the looks of it not going to be easy to forget how to do it next time

[@great_offroad_adventures]

It’s fairly straight forwards 👍🏻 - glad you found it useful.

[@mguitman]

Brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@richardblanco4938]

Follow the steps... can't go wrong. Thanx mate!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Good stuff mate 👍🏼

[@alfburns6422]

Bloody awesome editorial video

[@brianrowland5593]

10/10 great video - Eevery 200 diesel LC owner should watch this

[@great_offroad_adventures]

You never know when you’ll need to know how to do this.

[@josephiturra2516]

Great video , great explanation.thanks mate .

[@great_offroad_adventures]

All good mate - glad you’ve found it helpful.

[@indyabey7952]

Awesome Video. Thank you!

[@tehocamien323]

Great tutorial, thanks 👍

[@mustafaibnmohammad1683]

Your a legend matey. Saved me a good few bucks

[@great_offroad_adventures]

That’s good to hear - happy days 👍🏻

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good stuff Graham, I haven't done mine on my 200 only coz a workshop does it for me so now I'm informed. Cheers Steve

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Good stuff mate - yeah I get mine changed every service, so haven’t had to do this either......which is why I took the opportunity to film it and use it to help everyone else. Glad you found it useful mate - thanks for the feedback.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

You wouldn't believe it Graham I had to do the filters today near St George QLD on my way home from my 12000k trip. Thanks again for the tip. Cheers Steve

[@gunterdockendorf821]

Very nice video dude. Thank you.

[@anthonybravo5432]

Thank you for the guide.

[@frenandelaluna3516]

Thnks.for.sharing your knowledge bro love from philippines...

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Awesome 😎

[@stevehawkes7900]

A great video - perfect

[@benjihongk]

best easy to follow guide. very helpful. Thanks. What about replacing second fuel filter on the bottom of the car?

[@great_offroad_adventures]

There isn’t a filter under the vehicle on mine Ben.....perhaps with the petrols. The only filter under the vehicle on mine, is an aftermarket filter between my aux and main fuel tanks.

[@harryblucher4319]

Awesome mate. Great helpful tips

[@great_offroad_adventures]

That’s the aim mate - good to hear you found it useful 👍🏻

[@MarekDziok]

Thanks mate for the reset procedure :-)

[@frederickyoung8178]

this was a very well explained procedure. Well done!!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@user-ki8ei1ct5z]

Great video - thank you!

[@jorggrzesiak1174]

Thanks for the very good instruction. Top... :-)

[@andyay9079]

Thanks for your help. All done.😀

[@AdamAbello]

I was just about to do a fuel filter change tutorial, wanted to show the difference in after market filters and OEM, but you done a great job it must be difficult keeping focus when working in a live workshop

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Thanks mate - the crew in the workshop are really good to work with, always showing me better ways to do things....can get a bit noisey (as you’ll have heard) but generally makes for an easy working/ filming environment. Would be keen to see what your thoughts are between aftermarket & OEM....think that would be a good video.

[@AdamAbello]

Great Off-Road Adventures - Graham Reinders might go ahead and still do it then, just the comparison and I'll link back to your video

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Go for it mate

[@dianacarroll8860]

Hi why wouldn’t you fill the housing before you replace cap ? Works on defenders , brake cleaner is great for cleaning out housing removes grit , water , diesel etc do you not grease or oil the o ring when you put new one in ? Great video keep up the good work

[@jamie8602]

Great, really helped me out.

[@noorahmadrazawi5482]

Thanks for the very good instruction. possible make a video for vsc trac light on for Toyota Land cruiser 2010

[@NoOne-fn5iz]

Thanks man. that really helped

[@ivomadeira9778]

Very well explained. You sir saved me a few bucks. More importantly I learned something today keep those tutorials coming. Cheers.

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Thanks for the feedback mate

[@danielsonderhof2920]

Thanks, very helpful in resetting message on dash after filter change.

[@tonyrock5313]

Excellent job!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Thanks bud - take it you found it useful?

[@jagoffroad]

Great work bud

[@matthewwarren4109]

Great vid, very informative

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Thanks mate - glad you found it helpful!!!

[@artofnoly9754]

Good tips and tricks. Thanx!

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@yusufpasta6758]

Do a full service video for everything from oil to ac.

[@adoland2395]

Excellent, thank you 😊

[@deandiaz5422]

Cheers heaps mate 👌

[@rezuuz]

Very nice thank you.

[@stevenlee699]

Hi Graham thanks for a great video. I have done some work on my 2017 200 LC, and have learnt by sad experience to put rags under any component that you have to remove screws nuts or bolts from. If you drop them in the engine bay it is a real mission to retrieve them especially if you have under body armor. It will also help contain any spills. I dose every tank of fuel with Fuel Doctor, and have a secondary filter down stream from the factory filter. I am hoping that this strategy will protect my engine from any serious fuel contamination, and stop the growth of bacteria in the fuel system. What are your thoughts. Kind regards, Steven.

[@_brostop]

It worked thanks man

[@123tawas]

Nice hoodie. I like it

[@user-zj2el6xb9l]

Great video

[@WorldFails1]

Cheers man, helped a heap

[@great_offroad_adventures]

Our pleasure 👍🏻 - that’s why we did the video.

[@MNsebula]

Thank you. I just rest my fuel filter light on a D4D hilux

[@peterrigby8458]

Thanks Mate good info

[@onsonginternational5391]

Thanks to the point top job.

[@elmenshawy]

Many many Thanks ❤️👏👏👏

[@bonza167]

7:34 and bloke in background scratching his arse just about sticks his whole fist up there, haha

[@bund.5901]

Haha