Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Do you have to drop the fuel tank completely to change the fuel filter on a 99 Stratus?

Yes... but unless you have over 100,000 miles I'd let it go, but if you are going to remove the tank ( because it is over 100,000 miles... you might as well replace the fuel pump too...Then you should be good for another 100,000 miles.Do you have to drop the fuel tank completely to change the fuel filter on a 99 Stratus?Yep. Seems pretty insane to install a maintenance part that way, huh? I'd wager very few filters ever get changed on those cars.Do you have to drop the fuel tank completely to change the fuel filter on a 99 Stratus?no you don't , after you loosen the tank straps it will pull down far enough to get the pump and strainer out, but if you have never done this repair it may be better to remove the tank as the seal and lock ring will be easier to install, especially if this job will be done in your driveway without a hoist ..time needed for a first timer around 6 hours, skilled technician time 2 hours