95 4runner fuel filter

[JohnnyReb]

Hey guys, I'm having a hard time changing my fuel filter on my 95 4runner. To be honest (and with quite a bit of embarassent) I cannot even find it. Can someone give me some super detailed instructions on how to find it? Or maybe a couple pictures showing things around it?

I swear I have crawled up and down both sides of my 4runner and can't find it. I have the 3.0 by the way in case that makes a difference.

Thanks

 

[Bad_Vision]

Google search 95 4unner 3.0 fuel filter location
i came up with this image

 

[BucknutBob]

Yeah, it's tucked tight against the frame rail about halfway back to the tank. If I remember right, it has a small plate protecting it. Also, it threads on.

 

[RiFF RaFF]

Found a very good "How-To" that should work for your problem...

Toyota Maintenance: Replacing the 3.0L V6 Fuel Filter

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[DSpease15]

I have a question about the fuel filter, if you replace it, does it increase the gas mileage? My truck is nearing 190,000 miles, and I don't know if it has ever been replaced.

 

[RiFF RaFF]

I have a question about the fuel filter, if you replace it, does it increase the gas mileage? My truck is nearing 190,000 miles, and I don't know if it has ever been replaced.

A fuel filter is a lot cheaper than replacing a fuel pump...

It will make your fuel pump work that much harder if it has to push through a clogged fuel filter. Plain and simple. That, in turn, will wear it out much faster than it normally would. Change your fuel filter.

:bigok:

 

[smallstar]

Fuel filter input, output sizes

I'm ready to replace my filter, and i notice that the thread sizes are different. What sizes does toyota use from the tank and then out to the engine? i know that the "14mm" male comes off the line and into the filter, what size is it that comes out>?