Fuel Filter
#1
Fuel Filter
I know that Nissan does not sell a filter for our cars, they say it never needs to be changed, I disagree. So, I was thinking, they sell the filter for a 02/03. Has anyone tried to see if the 02/03 Max's filter will fit in our Max's? My 05 is about to hit 100k, I want to do this and change my plugs.
#5
You could always replace the assembly underneath the back seat, fits right inside the gas tank from there.
It's called the "Fuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump assembly". I think it's around $3-$400 at best guess.
But I'd do the research first and find out why their filter doesn't need to be replaced.
It may "cleanse" itself while in the tank with each fill up, thus putting the contamination back into the tank.
Which means, you'd probably need to clean or replace the tank and the assembly to achieve a "fully clean" fuel system.
But chances are, unless you got bad gas or someone put rice inside,
you shouldn't need to do this as part of regular maintenance.
It's called the "Fuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump assembly". I think it's around $3-$400 at best guess.
But I'd do the research first and find out why their filter doesn't need to be replaced.
It may "cleanse" itself while in the tank with each fill up, thus putting the contamination back into the tank.
Which means, you'd probably need to clean or replace the tank and the assembly to achieve a "fully clean" fuel system.
But chances are, unless you got bad gas or someone put rice inside,
you shouldn't need to do this as part of regular maintenance.
#6
I own a 03 as well, and Nissan says they do not need to be replaced as well, but sell a filter for it. the filter is indide the pump inside the tank. i replaced that one, very easy job. That filter was only $13, well worth it! The 6th gen's are very similar. Just curios if anyone has tried this yet?
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I own a 03 as well, and Nissan says they do not need to be replaced as well, but sell a filter for it. the filter is indide the pump inside the tank. i replaced that one, very easy job. That filter was only $13, well worth it! The 6th gen's are very similar. Just curios if anyone has tried this yet?
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump assembly
New fuel pump installed in assembly
Location under rear seat to remove the fuel pump assembly
NO SMOKING!!!
Disconnect battery!!!
#10
What I don't understand is why would someone feel the need to change it every year when we can only use high-grade gas in our Max's anyway? I never used below 91 octane gas, and only use Chevron or Shell V-Power, which keeps the system clean anyway... why change the filter every year?
#11
What I don't understand is why would someone feel the need to change it every year when we can only use high-grade gas in our Max's anyway? I never used below 91 octane gas, and only use Chevron or Shell V-Power, which keeps the system clean anyway... why change the filter every year?
#12
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What I don't understand is why would someone feel the need to change it every year when we can only use high-grade gas in our Max's anyway? I never used below 91 octane gas, and only use Chevron or Shell V-Power, which keeps the system clean anyway... why change the filter every year?
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#18
thank you for respond chernmax, my 06 maxima got 108000 miles it doesn't want to start up in the morning and runs rough. i took it to the local service mechanic he told me that it seem like there is not enough pressure in my fuel line meaning either the filter or the pump is going bad so make a long story short i try to see if i can clean the filter before change out the pump.
#19
Would upgrading a fuel pump add performance other than also adding a turbo?
I've had my fuel assembly out to change the fuel pump (Walbro 255), cleaned the whole assembly which was surprisingly clean. Didn't note any filter per say to clean or change but anyway this is the 6th Gen assembly removed.
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump assembly
New fuel pump installed in assembly
Location under rear seat to remove the fuel pump assembly
NO SMOKING!!!
Disconnect battery!!!
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump assembly
New fuel pump installed in assembly
Location under rear seat to remove the fuel pump assembly
NO SMOKING!!!
Disconnect battery!!!
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