This is a video of me replacing the fuel filter on my 1999 Ford Ranger. I was able to make a tool to overcome the quick disconnect fitting couplers out of an…
This is a video of me replacing the fuel filter on my 1999 Ford Ranger. I was able to make a tool to overcome the quick disconnect fitting couplers out of an…
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LOL, $2.49 my local parts store. Cheaper than a sharpie. XD
Good luck with the job. Thanks!
Thanks for following up, and glad you got it sorted.
Yeah! Stick it to the man!
Thanks, your awesome, glad I didn’t give the big Corporations an extra $10 for a one-time tool! One Sharpie to the bone yard…lol
Great tip. Going to go try it out right now
Im sorry for the other day. Turns out the po bent the inside parts to shit. Had a buddy ford technitian help ne and yea he had to pull assembly out and its toast so had to do a new fuel line. Anyways good luck and be careful bent clips= cursing and long exhausting work
but – that’s only for THAT size fuel line. On Ford pickups, there are two different size fuel lines if you are working on the tanks – and your ‘tool’ doesn’t do it… I had to buy the different size plastic ones that Advance sells – for 10$…
I HATE those quick disconnects!
Will be doing this for my Delivery Truck!
Happy to help out, thanks!
you sound like a realcheap skate,, 8 bucks is a lot for a fuel filter,, ahhh No that’s dirt cheap. those fuel like plastics ones cheap to especially on ebay !
Always great to find these make shift (tools), very clearly explained. Thanks for the video, Much appreciated.
Glad to hear you got it fixed. I really dislike having to leave a job half done because of a goofy little part or tool.
Good to hear you saved some money!
Glad to save you a trip to the parts store. A coffee break is always a good thing too!
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Fuck god damn ford. Didnt wirk on my damn 05 exoloder
Thanks Jenniesgarage! Your great tip saved me a trip to town, and I already had the old fuel filter off half to discover I need a “special” tool to remove the other side line coupling on my 98 Windstar…hmm, a cup of coffee and searching Youtube I immediately discovered your video! Loved it and it worked for me. Thanks, keep it up, looking forward to more hot tips from you guys and girls! 🙂
excelente video !!!!!!! me ahorre esa plata con los mecanicos.. para como esta la economia en venezuela hay que evitar gastos….
DAMN! YOU SAVED ME $11 a a trip to Advance Auto!
WOW!!!
I am SO THANKFUL!!!!
Stan
Groton, CT
Got stuck starting the fuel filter replacement on a Sunday. So it was nice to finish the job with your make shift tool, instead of waiting to buy one. Thanks
Happy to help out, thanks!!
Awesome vide, Thank you.
Muchas Gracias. desde Chile, Puerto Varas.
Awesome tutorial, thank you so much!! In spite of all the dried-out Sharpies we have, I used a tool I had purchased a few months back. I had been postponing this maintenance because I didn’t understand the mechanics of the connector. Your video did a wonderful job of showing the clips and their function. I also took your advice, even with the cheap plastic tool, a positive attitude came in handy (perhaps especially because of the cheap plastic tool). Great camera work on your part too!!
I’m glad it was useful for you. Thanks!
Thank you!
excellent video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yea now the $300 injectors will get dirty instead of buying a #3.oo tool
Great video, I could see every step clearly. Good Job
Pretty pricey? With my Audi i’m spending $16-20 on a fuel filter haha.
Good idea about the cardboard. Jennie is my inspiration. She appears in a video from time to time 🙂
Thanks! I’m glad that part helped you out.
Oooh, I’ve been nominated for that before, but never won! Thanks!!
Thanks, happy to help out!
Thank you so much awesome
thanks for the tip. it gave me the courage to replace the fuel filter on my 2002 E150. i bought and used the special tool because it costs only $6 + some change at Advance Auto parts not including the 30% off online coupon code. Plus, i will change filters more than once during the life of my vehicle.
Great Field Work — You Get Smarty Jones Award….
Showing us the inside of the fitting was very helpful. It helps to know what we’re dealing with. Thanks for the video.
Great tip, and a well done video, thanks. The quick-disconnect I needed to disconnect (quickly LOL) was 5/8″, but inspired by your video, and with a positive attitude (of course! MOST important – thanks for reminding everyone!) I cut a 1″ strip of cardboard (that a serpentine belt belt came in), doubled it over, cut to proper circumference…..one end slipped in, worked the rest in, and VOILA! Thanks again! (And who is Jennie? You don’t sound like a Jennie…. LOL)
Glad it worked for you, and how lucky that you had the sharpie right there in the door!!
This worked ABSOLUTELY GREAT!! thank you so much! My checy trucks only took wrenches. Came home with filter cause my explorer was surgong and idling super rough n was dumbfounded. Was too late to get the stupid plastic tool. Saw ur vid,looked down at my sharpie I keep in my door n made it happen! Side note: if doesn’t work immediately keep wiggling n it comes right off! Awesome vid n great easy to understand instructions. Thanks jenniesgarage!!
Thanks for checking in, glad you liked the video!
Thank you. It was very helpful.
Happy to hear it worked for you. Thanks!
Just used this tool successfully.
Thanks for posting- Great idea
Like vipapolice lightly refrences “be prepared to lose a few sharpie covers”, I wouldn’t plan on this being the only time needing the tool. Like the 2008 Mercury owner with an only 5 year old car I’m sure you can figure the pumps fail easily and I’ve gone through 6 pump changes on cars. Anyway good luck and it’s said the newer high pressure pumps need the gas for cooling the pump so running the fuel level past 1/4 for sure shortens the life of the pump besides ethanol’s curses. Good luck.
Glad to save you a trip to the parts store. Thanks!
I bought the “tool” and got back to the house and got my van all jacked up and its the wrong size.. its a 20 mile drive to the nearest parts place so the sharpie method save me much time and gas money and I used just enough of the cap to still use on the sharpie lmao win win. Great idea and thanks for posting this.