The fuel pump filter is a small, but one of the critical components of your car. The purpose of having a fuel pump filter in a vehicle is to prevent impurities from reaching the car’s engine. If the fuel pump filter is dirty and clogged, the engine will have trouble starting and the engine will stall intermittently while running. Therefore, it is important to keep it clean.
Now that you know what the fuel pump filter is and the importance of keeping it clean, you’re ready to start cleaning it. But wait, do you know the process and the order in which the filter should be cleaned? If the answer is no, then the next section of the article gives you the step-by-step procedure on how to clean the electric fuel pump filter yourself.
DIY tips for cleaning
Locate the fuel pump in the fuel tank
First, you need to find out where exactly the fuel pump filter is located on your vehicle. Power filters are typically located in or near the tank or in the rear of the car; It depends on the manufacturer and model of the car.
Disconnect the battery first
This is very important, you must first disconnect the battery before starting the cleaning procedure because, being an electric pump, any small spark can ignite the fuel.
Block the fuel lines to prevent fuel from spurting out.
Since you have disconnected the battery, you must prevent fuel from spurting out of the disconnected fuel lines. To block the fuel lines, you can insert an old pencil, thin taps or rubber plugs or something that is handy and can fit your fuel lines.
Remove and clean all filters with gasoline.
Make sure all filters are clean by flushing them with fresh gasoline. Always use fresh gasoline to clean the filters. Properly clean the filters; make sure there is no dirt or other contaminants.
Clean the inside of the filter with a clean cloth
Now that you have washed the filters with gasoline, do not leave the filters soaked in gasoline. Get a clean, lint-free rag and wipe down the inside of the pump.
Check sealing joints
When cleaning the filters, check the sealing gaskets and make sure they are in good condition. If they are not in good condition, replace them. Damaged gaskets will cause fuel leaks during operation.
fix it again
Once you are done with cleaning the filters, fix them back to their original position with the provided screws. Be sure not to over-tighten the cover screws.
You can plan the cleaning of the filters according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule provided in the owner’s manual.
