n this episode, I demonstrate how to remove and replace the fuel filter on a Mazda Miata. It’s geared toward the NA and NB models. I also cover depressurizin…
Mazda Miata Fan – Episode 7 – Fuel Filter Replacement
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The nb cars have a more complicated fuel line connector. 4/10
Wear plastic gloves to keep fuel from contacting your skin. Also twist the
fuel lines with pliers to loosen them and they will come right off. No
fighting.
All these videos have been incredibly useful 🙂 but I would love to see a
video about timing that would just top off everything
Just swapped the fuel filter on my tired (but rejuvenated) ’91. It really
was as simple as this video made it out to be. But I have additional
advice.
First, when jacking up the car, either chock both front wheels or lift the
front end on stands BEFORE lifting the rear. The front wheels don’t have
an e-brake mechanism nor are they attached to the driveline in any way.
When you lift the rear, the front will have a tendency to roll.
Second, if you can avoid it, don’t use rags to catch spilling fuel (or any
liquid). Use a drain pan. Use the rags to clean up the already spilled
fuel. Also be sure to have an appropriate fire extinguisher handy. After
all, you’re dealing with gasoline. Better to be safe than sorry.
Second, if the rubber fuel lines were anything like mine, you’re better off
removing them from the hard lines at the opposite ends of the connection on
the fuel filter. There’s only about 6″-8″ of rubber line before you get to
a hard line on either end of the connection. And you can easily prep the
new fuel filter with the new rubber lines BEFORE you go under the car.
Once that’s done, simply connect the new rubber lines to the hard lines
after you’ve got the filter mounted.
Happy motoring!
These videos are great. A shock and or spring replacement would be greatly
appreciate. Thanks for all your work
@bdsoccerman10 dood nice i wish i had a miata 🙂
Great Video. I wanted to mention that when I went to do mine the tubes
didn’t have the tension hose clamps. Instead both connections had pressure
clips. These are released by squeezing them and sliding the hose off at the
same time. I was able to reuse mine. You have to use a small flat
screwdriver and tease the hard clips off of the old fuel filter and
reinstall them onto the new one. I have a NB or 2000LS Miata.
This tutorial was a HUGE help, thanks so much. Might be worth mentioning
that I just pinched off the fuel hose and did not unplug the fuel pump or
have to re-prime upon completion. Also worth noting to not use a cheap pen
to block off the fuel line at first. Mine BROKE OFF inside of the line
forcing me to replace the small section of hose. Anyways, thanks again and
keep them coming…
i fucken love how expertvillage told you to let the fuel spray out wow
thats so fucking dangerous what if ur engine is really hot!!!
Not same as NB – connectors are different.
perfect video
To much unnecessary shit here. First off, dont disconnect anything under
the dash – simply take off the gas gap and go – the miata system doesnt
make an anormous ammount of fuel pressure under any circumstance. Simply
begin by taking off the fuel lines at the filter. The exit line is always
crudded and stuck on becasue of gravity – its quicker to CUT IT at the
harlines with a knife and have a replacement hose handy. The last step of
‘priming’ the pump is also a waste of time, simply start it
Do like ETCG does and get some spare rubber hose to put on the pliers and
then clamp the fuel line safely. Great video. Will definitely help a lot of
Miata owners out there. The process is very similar for 626, MX6, and Probe
owners except ours is in the engine bay making it a lot easier to work with.
Very helpful – thanks!
Nice little instructional video. Wish I had watched it before I replaced my
96’s fuel filter yesterday. If the car is your only means of
transportation, anyone about to replace the fuel filter might want to also
buy a foot or two of 5/16″ fuel line and replacement clamps when they
purchase the fuel filter. Also, a little bit of penatrating oil (WD40, PB
Blaster, etc.) applied to the connections where the fuel pump meets the
hoses might help get them off up easier.
Always replace those clamps, just saying
Just did this and used a pen.. except the pen was pretty low quality and
came apart inside of the fuel line. Lets just say it’s been a fun evening,
ooops.
Great instructional video. Fought sounds funny when you say it 5 times.
Laguna Blue! I own two laguna blues. A 95 tan and blue, and 94 black and
blue that was wrecked and turboed I bought as a parts car.
Because they are 20 year old pressure clamps… they go bad. Don’t be cheap
and get some new t-bolt clamps.
The video helped. But I could not get the plug under the dash to disconnect
– so I just used small vice grips to clamp the rubber fuel lines shut. I
also found it best to remove the right rear tire for access. I found that
removing the 2 top mounting bolts for the fuel filter bracket made it
easier to get the bottom line to disconnect since you can hold the rubber
line with pliers and pull and twist on the filter. Be prepared to have lots
of fuel come out of the old filter as well. 94LBlue too.
hey do you know where the fuel filter is located on the Mazda 6?..
Your videos are SOOO helpful !
(cont) simply start it and go – the starter will ‘try’ for about 3-4 times
— not go crazy, just give it 3 ‘quick’ blip-starts on the key and by #4
start it as normal. My way is better becasue you elimatate all teh
unecessary steps ebgning and end, AND you replace that 20 year old fuel
line that takes WAY to long to get off in order to ‘save it’ PFF
Brilliant help video But what sort of wire do you use to bridge the f/p to
the g/t? Thanks
Ok, you dont need to mess with the plug under the steering column at all.
And there is no need to repressurize the fuel system either. Just pull the
fuel pump fuse and start the car. It will die. Replace the filter and
reinsert the fuse. Turn key to on position and let it sit for a second or 2
then start the car.
for stuck hoses, grab the hose with a piler and give it a twist, this
should break any connection between the hose and the steel line. Agree
forget about priming the pump just start it up.
good video…to remove the second fuel line, it’s much easier to gently
hold the hose still with a pair of pliers while rotating the filer.
No need to do that though. It was a waste of time. Just turn the key next
time.
nice thank-you
brilliant !
That was very imformative, i am going to replace mine!
could you please do a tutorial of replacing brake fluid? thank you!
there goes like 5 dollars of gas 😛
why
I did this yesterday after seeing this video. Worked like a charm. The
connection between F/P and Ground in the Diagnostics looked a bit
experimental (and was different then in my instruction manual), but worked
great! THe yellow plug is located a bit on the left side. Thanx for posting
this, very helpfull!
I love the idea of a battery miata! So awesome. Do you have resources on
how to do that? Not that I need to right away but some day YES YES YES.
more videos!!
I LOVE YOU, THANK U FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!! ^___^ My 1999 Mazda Miata shakes
and wants to stall at stop signs, and doesn’t maintain power when i press
the accelerator. So I think it’s the fuel filter. I HOPE it’s the fuel
filter lol. Down hill the red “check engine” light is solid red, but up
hill the light blinks at me and shakes pretty bad. I’m going to buy the
fuel filter, a generic one i guess. But which one to buy???? I will call
oreileys car part store and ask them.
@andywat62 Paper clip
I am a proud owner of a white 1990 NA (built in 89!!) and I must say these
videos are very helpful. I like how you include good visual aid while
explaining as most of us are visual learners. Thanks for the uploads, I
hope that you add more to your list soon!
More videos!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing job mate, just bought a 92 miata and this helped me a lot. Keep it
coming and thank you very much
Hy man your videos r awesome I will do that stuff when I get my miata at
the end of the summer. It will be my first car and I was wondering if you
could give me a few tips about the car. I also can’t do all those things at
once to my car but if I was to pick 1 of those things to do to it what
would it be?
I can’t believe I just paid some place 120 bucks to do this.
Thanks for the easy to follow guidline and video coverage of how to do
this.
Thanks for the tutorial. I just picked up a Miata, and I think I’ll be
watching more of your videos. 🙂