Great video, but always open the fuel tank cap to relieve pressure. It will reduce the amount of gas that comes out of those lines because it will relieve pressure

I was flabbergasted when homie brought the third hand out

As any mx5/ miata owner will know growing a third arm and hand will be of great use lol, great video buddy it helped a bunch on locating my filter and replacing

Loved the video. Only thing I'd do differently is to start the car and check for leaks before lowering it and putting the shield back on

This was extremely helpful, thanks! I saw the comments about the excessive fuel runoff. I went through the full fuel system depressurization process (disconnecting fuel pump electrical and starting it, plus opening fill cap) and still flowed out non-stop. I think it’s more that the filter is below the tank and gravity/siphon causes this. If I had to do it again, would use some kind of clamp on the hose. Appreciate the work that went into this and that it made it easier for me to do this repair!!

Thanx for ur vid, it helped me alot !! Ive a mx5 na 1.8 (131) 1995, and changed the fuel filter this afternoon. 30mins, released the fuel cap, only took off 3 of the plastic screws on the plastic shield and pulled it back out of the way. Disconnected the 10mm retainer first, then slackened the inlet and clamped the tube, pulled it off but imediatetly pushed the new filter onto the tube. Then pulled off outlet tube and again pushed on new filter end. Very little fuel spillage !! Job went to plan, also as someone advised i started the car up and checked underneath that there were no leaks !!

Nice tutorial! For me English is second language and yours is easy to follow. Thanks. From Korea.

Cheers for the video, it was very well made and excellent quality which I really appreciate considering most how to car videos look like crap.

I just bought a miata that stood for 3 years. Now it sits in my driveway waiting for parts, however, I do have this part. It looks like a project for this afternoon, especially since it now has no petrol in it. I'll fill some after and hopefully it will run a little better.

Great video! Thanks for doing this. My brother and I bought my mom's 93 and we are replacing the filter in a couple of weeks when we both have time. Your video will drastically cut down on the cussing and screaming!

Did this today went great just lift the car a little higher and spray the hoses with alot of wd 40. After i installed it put the key in accessory for 15 seconds then turn it on mught take 2 trys, but my problem was the car wouldnt turn on in the first place so i replaced the fuel filter it still wouldn't turn on so i disconnected the fuel pump clip in the fuel pump cleaned it with rubbing alcohol then inserted it back in then next thing you know the car turned on runs very excellent with the new filter you can really feel the difference in the pedal. Good luck guys dont give up

Video came very useful thank buddy!

Thanks for the video

Good job 👍🏻 Thanks

Hey man, great video. I just got a '93 Miata and I'm going to do this tomorrow. I am having some idle dropoff issues and I'm hoping it's something so simple as a clogged up fuel filter, and not something really expensive like an IAC. I've subscribed, and I look forward to any more Miata videos you post!

@cardesinr

6 жыл бұрын

Paintplayer1 thanks for the feedback. I don't think I have any more Miata videos shot but there will be more to come.

@angelmx5734

5 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

Great video! Your miata sounds great! I would love to know some specs! And what camcorder/camera do you use to make these videos?

If you open the cap on the fuel tank you will release the pressure in the tank. Doing that you will not have all that fuel spilled. It's normal to some to come out, but not that much. Another thing you can do is starve your engine of fuel. That way you don't have fuel on the lines too. For the perfect way is doing those two things.

@cardesinr

7 жыл бұрын

It wasnt too much gas, but thanks for the tip.

@arnietwo11

5 жыл бұрын

@@cardesinr yeah 10mls not a problem

@nikkoandlee3938

5 жыл бұрын

Relieves pressure in tank instantly but not the lines.

@yocefoce

4 жыл бұрын

ok so i changed my fuel filter yesterday and removed the fuel cap before changing it, ended up draining the whole tank :P

@dustin6114

4 жыл бұрын

No this is wrong, this won't have any effect on the pressure within the lines and tank.

Really hard to figure this out, could you show me again? :D I love an ez maintenance job.

For your safety I would rather put two more borricks. Thanks for your video.

Where did you get the third arm?

Can I do this with a full tank?

hi.. your link is of course dead now, can you tell what brand you installed ? i need one for my NB Thanks - -

Was it run if bad before you replaced it

anyone know if you can buy those two fuel lines anywhere?

Pinch off the fule lines with vise grips or hose pinchers so you do not get soaked in gas.

Might wanna get that exhaust leak checked out ;)

I'm about to replace the fuel filter on my '94. It makes sense to me to first disconnect the battery, then pull the fuel pump and supply and return lines (on top of the tank) thus isolating fuel system from the tank. That way the only fuel leaked would be the residual in the pump to filter line and whats left in the filter to the pressure regulator line. If anyone can tell me a better way please reply. I like to hear why ideas won't or will work.

@cardesinr

6 жыл бұрын

Seams like a lot of extra work for no reason unless you also want to replace the pump. There is no reason to need the battery needs to be disconnected. The only reason there was a small amount of fuel leaking out because the tank was still pressurized which can be fixed by removing the fuel cap. There will be fuel spilage since you are replacing a fuel filter.

How often do you need to replace the fuel filter?

@kevindoesntgiveahoot3555

4 жыл бұрын

30,000 miles or 48 months, and it’s less than $20 for the part

wow. you didn't leave yourself much room

I’ve never felt so slow I think I know what my issue is now

My 99 mx5 died on me at a red light. I had to push it to the nearby McDonald's parking lot. Couldn't get it to crank, despite the battery having plenty of juice.. my best guess, and I admit I'm not very car savvy when it comes to troubleshooting, would be a possibly clogged fuel filter? My doofus brother rebuilt the car so ... After writing 1/2 of this post theres honestly no telling whats Wrong with it. It may be worth noting that ever since I picked up the car from NC and drove it to AL, it's never cranked on the first attempt. I always had to try cranking it, the motor would kick on and run only to stop like 1 second later.. I'd leave the key on, presumably to let fuel get to where it needs to be, then try again, where it almost always started on the second attempt. So I bought a new fuel filter in hopes of it resolving my problem

@KojiWoji_

3 жыл бұрын

did it work?

@fellowperson6406

3 жыл бұрын

@@KojiWoji_ I ended up replacing the fuel pump, the fuel pump filter, and the fuel pump gasket (couldn't get the original to seal completely so a new one was required) in a couple of hours. I'm kinda slow :/ I also used the recm'd amount of seafoam for a full tank of gas. The amounts are listed on the bottle if/when you get one. Once I had the parts changed out and ran the first tank with seafoam in it, it cranked instantly on the first turn over.

@whaws

3 жыл бұрын

We’re you having misfires and bad idle issues? Mine misfires(not bad but enough to through a CEL) and then it idles rough like it’s about to die but never does. Do you think I may have the same problem as you?

@whaws

3 жыл бұрын

Also mine has a brand new battery. My issue is it takes about 5 seconds if cranking before it starts as well. (Trying to give as much information)

@BodhiHodge

3 жыл бұрын

@@whaws did u fix this issue?

5 screws on the cover ...... put the single one in first makes it easier, then the 2 pairs

This dude has 3 arms wtf

wow. you didn't leave yourself much room