Fuel filter

I'm going to replace my fuel filter as soon as the weather cooperates and have a couple questions. First, aftermarket or oem? Is this one of those parts that is best to use oem to not upset the Subaru, or is it just personal preference?

When removing the fuel lines from the filter, will a rag be enough to catch any fuel that leaks out, or will it be more than that?

That's it. Any input is appreciated, thanks.

Stephen

 

What car. Mods. Stock fuel filter is fine for most applications. Im running aftermarket stainless filter setup.

 

Stock 04 wrx. I guess the real question is, is there any problem using aftermarket?

 

I've heard some aftermarket ones can cause flow issues weather or not that's true idk. But on a stock wrx would not matter anyway this was only in higher flow applications

 

I used rags to plug the holes of the hoses when I did my fuel filter/pressure guage and it seemed to work fine. I didnt catch 100% of the fuel but the rag got most of it and kept it from spraying more. I just did a typical after market from the local part store. The hardest part for me was pulling the old filter off the old hoses. I think I ended up replacing my fuel hosing anyway just because I was on a hose replacement kick.

 

Stock oem or aftermarket is fine usually. If you are tuned or have a bigger pump check with your tuner for recommendations on your fuelling setup (but likely a oem one will suffice)

Let the car sit overnight before pulling lines and you will have minimal spray/spill. I use one of my wifes glass misenplas (sp?) Dishes for catching the fuel...no, I Don't put it back in the kitchen afterwards. There are other ways to relieve fuel pressure, but this is the easiest.

Any you can buy a cheap hose pliers from any auto parts or tool store, well worth the couple of bucks for a cheap one that won't tear up your lines and will save your sanity if you ever pull hoses again...it looks like a needle nose with a "loop" at the end.

 

Thanks for the advice guys. I figured aftermarket was fine on a stock setup. I just wanted to make sure it wasnt like the oil filter where aftermarket can cause problems.

 

+1 for the fuel line pliers. A cheaper solution is a pair of needle nose vise grips with some fuel line slipped over the tips. Works very well.