How-to: Changing a fuel filter on a 1993 Civic

The filter cost $13.99 + tax from Autozone.
Wrenches should cost $12-25 depending on quality/size/store.
So this Job should only cost you around $28.00 if you don't have any of the tools and around $16.00 everytime after that.

Most dealers/shops will charge $50+ dollars just for labor on this job when it will only take 5-15 mins of your time (depending on your techical know-how). I hope this help some people save some money from the "stealers" (not a typo).

The filter in this video may be different than the one on your car. I've seen types that have one hose on the top of the filter and one on the bottom. The basic Idea is the same though on these cars (civic) no matter what filter you have.

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[MattTrevett]

My bolts are so freaking tight, I can't get them off even with a 18" cheater bar.. any advice?

[CCAAASSSCCAAAA]

@MattTrevett Maybe soak/saturate the bolts with some penetrating oil or lubricants. Namely, WD-40, PB Blaster, or Liquid Wrench. These can be found just about anywhere. Wal*Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, AutoZone, Pep Boys, Etc.

Make sure you spray a lot and let it sit for a while. Then use a breaker bar or the longest wrench you can find to get the most amount of leverage. Hope this helps.

[champcar31]

very informative but you sound like a golf commentator

[CCAAASSSCCAAAA]

@champcar31 Bah ha ha ha ha ha. Yeah I know, it doesn't help that I have a crappy microphone either =/.

[angelbftg]

I've never done it before. I have a 94 civic del sol and my dumbass thought it was under the car haha. I knew there'd be a geniouswho would post a vid on it. Thanks again!

[CCAAASSSCCAAAA]

@angelbftg

Not really dumb of you to think that. Some cars do have it under the car.. My current car does (saturn SL1)

[TheCoolfez]

Good video! I also disconnect the battery. Just being extra careful since fuel and battery (electric spark) = not good!

[walkermation]

brilliant.im giving this a go in the mornin. your video is so clear and to the point.nice one

also tesco asda(walmart) etc all sell lube spray for cheap which is a must for these bolts.

[MattTrevett]

@CCAAASSSCCAAAA Yea it finally worked! Replacing the fuel filter fixed some rough running problems I was having. Thanks for your help.

[watt1000]

runaway gas cap!

[imailyang]

@CCAAASSSCCAAAA Just wanted to let you know that I just completed this task without ANY mechanical experience. Its because of your video and people like you that give me a little glimpse of hope for humanity. You just saved me $40 and I thank you for that sincerely. Also, is it alright that the filter leaked a little bit on the first start up? It was only like an ounce but I was concerned. After that it was fine.