Fuel Filter

[abbeyaris]

Ok the "search function" people lol I DID search but could not find a definitive answer on this :) Two questions:

1. How exactly does a DIYer access the Yaris Liftback fuel filter?

2. Toyota seems to think you NEVER need to change the fuel filter. How could that be? How could any filter never need changing?

[Phaeton]

Ok I'm going to be nice and give you a warning.
You posted alot of questions lately and they are kind of simplistic problems.
Don't be surprised if you start getting accused of being that other guy from New Orleans.

[abbeyaris]

Ok I'm going to be nice and give you a warning.
You posted alot of questions lately and they are kind of simplistic problems.
Don't be surprised if you start getting accused of being that other guy from New Orleans.

Please stop with that crap. I am not him ok?? I do not see how asking about the fuel filter after searching the forum could *possibly* be wrong? Isn't this place to ask questions about the Yaris? If you know the answer could you please answer the question instead of the worn out "everyone is caveatipse" thing?

[abbeyaris]

Anyone know?

[abbeyaris]

did you try the repair manual duhhhh.....

Yes. It gives a diagram, but I looked on my car and could not see how to access it. That is why I am asking here, in this *Yaris forum*. Also, I would still like to know why Toyta thinks it never needs changing.

[abbeyaris]

Ok, I am going to ignore the people who are acting like that. If anyone has an answer and actually would like to discuss the Yaris, kindly pipe in. PK, I am ignoring you from now on because you have apparently sunk into mentalillness with your caveatipse obsession. To you, everyone is caveatipse. He is hiding in your bushes. He is in your bathroom. Your mother is really him. Geez dude find something productive to do.

[Bob_VT]

It's inside the fuel tank and not a user level service item.

If you are too lazy to read the manual and too lazy to look it up .......... you will never be able to complete the procedure.

This is a discussion forum not a training school for wanna be mechanics. Do you realize that mechanics have close to $40-50K wrapped up in tools and years of schooling and experience? That is to prevent idiots from doing things themselves and creating a dangerous situation.

Abbeville, LA I bet has unemployment and people who are at risk of loosing their homes to forclosure...... and you don't want to go to a local mechanic. Supporting the local economy and your neighbor is what the world is all about.

You just can't fix stupid!

[abbeyaris]

It's inside the fuel tank and not a user level service item.

If you are too lazy to read the manual and too lazy to look it up .......... you will never be able to complete the procedure.

This is a discussion forum not a training school for wanna be mechanics. Do you realize that mechanics have close to $40-50K wrapped up in tools and years of schooling and experience? That is to prevent idiots from doing things themselves and creating a dangerous situation.

Abbeville, LA I bet has unemployment and people who are at risk of loosing their homes to forclosure...... and you don't want to go to a local mechanic. Supporting the local economy and your neighbor is what the world is all about.

You just can't fix stupid!


Why are you acting like that? I am asking about it precisely because I do not know about it. I did read the manual. It is not precise enough for someone like me who does not know much about mechanics, and I am not trying to "be a mechanic." Jesus. Calm down dude. I never said "I do not want to go to a local mechanic." I just wanted to find out about DIY in case it was plausible. Do you ever do anything DIY? Are you therefore "not supprting the local economy?" That is silly reasoning. By the way, 97% of the workforce in this area is employed.

[abbeyaris]

If anyone has an answer without acting like that, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

[Bob_VT]

If you do not agree with me acting as an American ..... Leave.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Ok the "search function" people lol I DID search but could not find a definitive answer on this :) Two questions:

1. How exactly does a DIYer access the Yaris Liftback fuel filter?

2. Toyota seems to think you NEVER need to change the fuel filter. How could that be? How could any filter never need changing?

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[abbeyaris]

If you do not agree with me acting as an American ..... Leave.

Oh my God. Ok Bob, Sir. Do yuo ever change your own oil? Are you therefore unamerican by doing so and not paying a mechanic twice the fee to do it? Of course not. And, even if I disagree with you, that does not mean I have to leave America. The constitution gives citizens the right to protest and disagree. They are not forced to leave if they disagree with someone.

[YarisSedan]

It's inside the fuel tank and not a user level service item.

If you are too lazy to read the manual and too lazy to look it up .......... you will never be able to complete the procedure.

This is a discussion forum not a training school for wanna be mechanics. Do you realize that mechanics have close to $40-50K wrapped up in tools and years of schooling and experience? That is to prevent idiots from doing things themselves and creating a dangerous situation.

Abbeville, LA I bet has unemployment and people who are at risk of loosing their homes to forclosure...... and you don't want to go to a local mechanic. Supporting the local economy and your neighbor is what the world is all about.

You just can't fix stupid!


Actually most mechanic training schools cost 30-45k and most mechanics have 75-100k worth of tools =)

[2006fronty]

Since the stock fuel filter is inside the tank, you should look into a inline filter if you don't think the stock one will be up to the task.
Aeromotive makes some nice ones that wouldn't seem like they would be too hard to splice into the stock lines. http://www.aeromotiveinc.com/products.php?prod=178
I'm pretty sure they're decently priced too.

[abbeyaris]

Since the stock fuel filter is inside the tank, you should look into a inline filter if you don't think the stock one will be up to the task.
Aeromotive makes some nice ones that wouldn't seem like they would be too hard to splice into the stock lines. http://www.aeromotiveinc.com/products.php?prod=178
I'm pretty sure they're decently priced too.

Thank you Fronty for answering me. I appreciate it. It is not that I do not trust the stock filter. I just wonder how a filter could never need changing. I am sure it is a fine filter. I trust Toyota. But I am just trying to see if it really truly never needs replacing, or if that is an economy move on Toyta's part. Thank you for calmly just answering my question. I appreciate it.

[Bob_VT]

Actually most mechanic training schools cost 30-45k and most mechanics have 75-100k worth of tools =)

Yes I agree thanks for the update :thumbsup:

Since the stock fuel filter is inside the tank, you should look into a inline filter if you don't think the stock one will be up to the task.
Aeromotive makes some nice ones that wouldn't seem like they would be too hard to splice into the stock lines. http://www.aeromotiveinc.com/products.php?prod=178
I'm pretty sure they're decently priced too.

If the stock filter in the tank gets clogged then the inline filter would be moot. You would still have to access it. The Yaris ECU is very tempermental with the injection and pressurized fuel system..... adding a filter may not achieve any results except cost you money. Kind of re-inventing the wheel for a filter that should be changed at 100K miles. If you do it before the powertrain warranty is up and something goes wrong..... Toyota can turn down the coverage on the warranty.


Oh my God. Ok Bob, Sir. Do yuo ever change your own oil? Are you therefore unamerican by doing so and not paying a mechanic twice the fee to do it? Of course not. And, even if I disagree with you, that does not mean I have to leave America. The constitution gives citizens the right to protest and disagree. They are not forced to leave if they disagree with someone.

I no longer change my own oil. I go to the Toyota dealer who does the oil change, tops off all fluids, lubricates all the hinges and locks, checks the air pressure, washes and vacuums my car for under $30. I am a former manager at the dealership and I care about all those people. Now do the math of what oil and filter cost, labor time and a complete car wash. My oil changes are done by a factory trained tech who know what to look for. He was trained in a formal school, has ongoing classes, has access to the latest tools and toyota TIS.

Now if you do not like me acting as an American ....... leave. I did not say the USA but since you suggested that...... your close to mexico and you do speak spanish right?

[abbeyaris]

Dear Bob Sir: I am happy that you are happy with Toyota doing your service. I commend you for supporting them. I myself buy my parts from them, and have paid them lots of money for certain services, including buying the car from them. So I certainly support my local economy. I am just saying that, just because I may choose to do something DIY does not mean I hate my fellow man and am unamerican. It just means that I am interested in cars, and like to learn things.

[Bob_VT]

Dear Bob Sir: I am happy that you are happy with Toyota doing your service. I commend you for supporting them. I myself buy my parts from them, and have paid them lots of money for certain services, including buying the car from them. So I certainly support my local economy. I am just saying that, just because I may choose to do something DIY does not mean I hate my fellow man and am unamerican. It just means that I am interested in cars, and like to learn things.

Simple answer.......... Lincoln Tech Automotive Technology Course..... GO TO SCHOOL!

[Altitude]

If you do not agree with me acting as an American ..... Leave.

WTF Bob? What does that mean? You drive a friggin TOYOTA and think paying a mechanic to do your work makes you more American?

I seriously hope you don't believe your own rhetoric.

P.S. I really don't mean to offend and I'm sure you're a nice guy and all, but lighten up on the uber-Patriot schtick.

[Phaeton]

He said the fuel filter in located in the gas tank. You can't change it by yourself.
I wasn't trying to be mean, just pointing out certain similarities you should avoid.

[Bob_VT]

WTF Bob? What does that mean? You drive a friggin TOYOTA and think paying a mechanic to do your work makes you more American?

I seriously hope you don't believe your own rhetoric.

P.S. I really don't mean to offend and I'm sure you're a nice guy and all, but lighten up on the uber-Patriot schtick.

My point is to support your local economy. I purchased my Toyota local, I shop local and I am willing to spend the extra buck or two to keep my neighbors employed.

How do you feel when unemployment goes up and people loose everything.

[hatchbackkid82]

Come on people!!!!! DON"T FEED THE TROLL:confused:

[Bob_VT]

Come on people!!!!! DON"T FEED THE TROLL:confused:

Don't you mean ......... DON"T FEED THE BANNED TROLL:confused:

[hatchbackkid82]

That's right....:biggrin: Damn trolls are like cockroaches.... they keep coming back

Don't you mean ......... DON"T FEED THE BANNED TROLL:confused:

[SeaYa]

Haha, I think this was one of the most entertaining threads i've read. You all rock. YWFTW!

[daf62757]

Anyone know?

Hey....what parish is abbeville in?

[daf62757]

Simple answer.......... Lincoln Tech Automotive Technology Course..... GO TO SCHOOL!


Come on...he doesn't need to go to Lincoln Tech to know how to change the oil. They train kids to do it....and do it wrong!

[daf62757]

My point is to support your local economy. I purchased my Toyota local, I shop local and I am willing to spend the extra buck or two to keep my neighbors employed.

How do you feel when unemployment goes up and people loose everything.

Is Vermont still part of the US? I thought they succeeded to Canada.

[Bob_VT]

Nope VT is still here in the USA ....... Canada is good.

[puddingpops]

Wait, is is unamerican to work on your own car??? I do not understand?

[1NZYaris1]

Wait, is is unamerican to work on your own car??? I do not understand?

No it's just not recommended for idiot's like yourself:rolleyes:

[SeaYa]

Maybe we need some lists in a 'DDIY' forum....DON'T Do It Yourself

Some intro topics could be: Replacing your steering column, Playing PS3 games on your ECU, and Insulating your radiator :rolleyes:

[SeaYa]

hey speak for yourself my Yaris can solve complex quantum physics with it's ECU and Killzone plays like a charm :wink:

:bellyroll: There simply must be a MPG tradeoff for that kind of performance!

[SeaYa]

not really , with those complex algorithms i developed a matter-antimatter chamber that attaches to the exhaust manifold giving my 10x10^19MPG as well as Warp 2.5 when i remove the back seats it jumps to Warp 3.5

Oh I get it! You have the Liftback! :biggrin:

The Sedan only does that if you isolate the reverse power flux coupling.

[yariss]

The whole point of a discussion thread is to discuss issues, general issues and ask questions. Its not all about worshipping a car. I felt sorry for the guy who asked a simple question about the fuel filter and was met with such hostility. Geez guys... c'mon. Anyway I think i've read enough and i dont think i'll be back. After all i drive an ancient 2001 model and i don't think i'll be worthy on this forum.

[eTiMaGo]

yawn...