Hi, Scotty and all the excellent helpers,
Never replaced, but following your advice, I want to replace fuel filter. On my 2002 Accord, it has fuel filter (plastic piece that connects a strainer) and fuel strainer (looks like a tea bag).
Do I need to replace both? I think I just need to a strainer.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2785812&cc=1386200&jsn=1306
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2994585&cc=1386200&jsn=1336
Lastly do I need to replace a gasket or something at the same time? Thank you!
The fuel filter/pump are one piece assembly. Generally, the fuel filter doesn't need changing if the owner put in quality fuels. If you have a new filter and things are not brittle, I would change it out.
Be sure to replace the fuel pump assembly o-ring or gasket that seals the tank, it sits near the top of the assembly.
@mrrangerzr1 I just watched your YT video on Civic. It just made me comfortable to do it, so thank you very much!
Are you saying that the strainer generally doesn't need to be replaced? I am not quite sure what "quality fuel" is.
Then, "If you have a new filter and things are not brittle, I would change it out." You mean filter = strainer? I do 't have one, but I am planning to do so.
Lastly in your video, You said Denso strainer is the OEM. How do you figure out which company makes any part for Honda? I can buy a Denso fuel filter from Rockauto, but it does not say this is the exact original filter in my car. In other words, How can you tell that the one you get from Honda dealership is one from Denso in this case?
@stingray777
By quality fuels I meant buying gas from good stations like chevron or mobil for example. Also to add, never fill up when the tanker is at the gas station filling the station's tanks. When he pumps gas, he stirs up any sediment at the bottom of the tanks, at that moment if you fill up, you'll be pumping the sediment into your car.
Filter, strainer, same thing. Overtime, the plastic components in the fuel pump assembly get really brittle, if you're not careful with it, you can break something.
As for companies, overtime after working on cars, you know which manufacturers are the OE suppliers. Sometimes is clearly written on the part, sometimes it is not. Denso is a good brand overall.
For example, Honda doesn't make their own spark plugs (along with other things) in house. NGK is the supplier for Honda. What honda does is they take the same exact NGK spark plug, put it in a fancy honda labelled box, and jack up the price and sell it.
@mrrangerzr1
I have never paid attention on gas brand, but I will start using Shell (there is no chevron or mobil nearby).
Still debating if I should buy the plastic casing or not. Also having difficulty locating parts. The Rockauto page says:
"BECK/ARNLEY 0433015 {#16010S84A00, 16010S84A01} In-Pump Filter Info
In Tank; Except Japan Built Vehicle"
Amazon's OEM filter says "Notes: Exc.Japan Built, Location-Tank." https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Honda-16010-S84-A01-Fuel-Filter/dp/B00KTL2S64/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=fuel+filter&pid=maU4BGq&qid=1607047767&sr=1-3&vehicle=2002-59-751-49--1-8-5-7759--1-1---1&vehicleName=2002+Honda+Accord
My accord is made in Japan, according to the VIN sticker by the driver's door.
Also, I could not find the gasket that you told me to get. I think it is the big round gasket. Could you help me one more time?
Lastly, can I return an OEM back to dealer if I end up not using it at all? Worst case is that the plastic on the existing filter breaks, and I have no vehicle. So I want to get one just in case.
Thank you so much, and my apology for asking for these silly questions and favors.
@stingray777 no question is silly we all learn
Is your accord the V6 or i4?
And are you having any issues with the car that is leading you to replace the fuel filter? If it's not giving any problems, leave it alone.
@mrrangerzr1
Mine is 4 cylinder. It is not giving me any problem. I just saw a couple of youtube videos, and they said to change especially mine is over 100K miles and never been changed. The filters are black in those videos, and fuel does not go through very well.
You changed your Civic's because of the high mileage, right? Or did it give you problems?
@stingray777
Leave yours alone.
I never changed my civic's fuel filter, it has about 80k on it now. I changed my odyssey's fuel pump and filter because I was changing out the fuel pressure regulator at 160k miles, decided to change the pump because I was already in there, but there was nothing wrong with it. But I seen OEM fuel pumps go 250K+ with no issues. My filter literally had two grains of sand after 160k miles, I always bought fuel from good gas station and not the random one, like I explained before.
If you're not having an issue, leave it alone. Rarely fuel filters get clogged.
@mrrangerzr1
OK. I will put it on hold. Don't fix if it's not broken. I've been using cheap fuel, but my accord was made in Japan, so it may go for another 100K miles without changing anything. Thank you!
@stingray777. It sure will. These K series are one of the best, if not the best motors honda created. I seen so many with 300k-400k+ miles on the original powertrain.
For the fuel filter, I would replace two parts.
@yaser
May I ask why you would do both? the plastic portion costs $35 before shipping. Thanks!
Because it is plastic and it may break and you need to do it again.