Honda/Acura Tech Honda tech discussion.

purpose of fuel filter?

Thread Tools
 
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 03:50 AM
  #1 (permalink)  
JoKiE crx4294's Avatar
Thread Starter
popeye built!
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,114
Likes: 0
Default purpose of fuel filter?

Just Like Title Says. Whats The Purpose Of A Fuel Filter? My Inline Fuel Filter Some Howgot A Hole Init On My Way To Work Yesterday, So I Took Off The Filter And Just Joined The 2 Lines Together.
__________________
Can't spell strength without tren

AAS...It's whats for dinner
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 04:01 AM
  #2 (permalink)  
Old Renegade's Avatar
Cool Runnings
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 0
Default

really , uh well to keep gunk, varnish and deposits that builds up over time from entering your motor and causing harm to it. Also to prevent the above mentioned from clogging up your injectors which will make your car not run when you need to go to work resulting in you missing a days pay.
__________________
Paintball marker and equipment for sale below
http://www.tampaforums.com/forums/sp...extras-344168/

She can pop it she can lock it ........ I'M IN LOVE WITH A HONDA


R.I.P. DELROY MANDERSON SR. 1-30-73 ~ 9-19-02

THE FEW
THE STRONG
THE BRAVE
NATURALLY ASPIRATED

TR "OLD SKOOL EF MEMBER" #05
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 04:05 AM
  #3 (permalink)  
extatic002's Avatar
is an asshole
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,704
Likes: 0
Default

it filters your Fuel
__________________




Originally Posted by The Kyle
I quit every time I run out.
Then I quit quitting every time I get more.

Originally Posted by Clawhammer

As a general rule of thumb; if I can't fix it with a hammer it must be an electrical problem.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:47 AM
  #4 (permalink)  
JoKiE crx4294's Avatar
Thread Starter
popeye built!
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,114
Likes: 0
Default

Well I Knew The General Purpose Of It, But Thanks For The Answers. The Car Came With The Filter And Now I Need A New One Does The Local Auto Parts Store Sell Them?
__________________
Can't spell strength without tren

AAS...It's whats for dinner
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:51 AM
  #5 (permalink)  
Cold_Beer's Avatar
Rockin' 4 more Cylinders
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 11,897
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by extatic002
it filters your Fuel
__________________
RIP Kevin Gonzales AKA Slo_Si 9/06
RIP Robert Kolp aka 00ek 4/07
RIP Pablo Garcia aka FatHead 9/07



_Jake D
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:59 AM
  #6 (permalink)  
rangcrx's Avatar
engine building &best
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 11,971
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by extatic002
it filters your Fuel
heheheh best answer,altho the injectors do have lil filters on them also,the fuel filter traps much bigger parts.that build up on the bottom of the tank thats why its not good to drive around when your on E
__________________
i love AUTOZONE
MY CAR iS PROTECTED BY ZOOMBAK GPS LOCATOR IS YOURS?

175+served in engines built from minime to gsr/lsvtec,b16 b20vtec,d15 k24 powerhouses or just rebuilds.life is good
i like when people don't take my advice.cause then i make more money when u need it rebuild the right way!

how many speed holes do i need in my bumper,b4 i can run 15's?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 06:04 AM
  #7 (permalink)  
Liquid's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Default

Also saves you from buying a new fuel pump every few months!
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 06:05 AM
  #8 (permalink)  
Liquid's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Thumbs up

Originally Posted by gsxr0407
Well I Knew The General Purpose Of It, But Thanks For The Answers. The Car Came With The Filter And Now I Need A New One Does The Local Auto Parts Store Sell Them?
Yes, auto parts store should have them!
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 06:09 AM
  #9 (permalink)  
rangcrx's Avatar
engine building &best
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 11,971
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by JDMaccord2k
Yes, auto parts store should have them!
wait MAKE SURE ITS for a electricalsystem and not carbed..you need like a aem one,not a cheap one like autozone sells from fram
__________________
i love AUTOZONE
MY CAR iS PROTECTED BY ZOOMBAK GPS LOCATOR IS YOURS?

175+served in engines built from minime to gsr/lsvtec,b16 b20vtec,d15 k24 powerhouses or just rebuilds.life is good
i like when people don't take my advice.cause then i make more money when u need it rebuild the right way!

how many speed holes do i need in my bumper,b4 i can run 15's?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:10 AM
  #10 (permalink)  
custom240sx's Avatar
DC Crew Member #1
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,128
Likes: 0
Default

Yeah the carb'd ones cant take the pressure an injected system uses.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:08 PM.