Pathfinder fuel filter

denverpathfinder · Apr 14th, 2003, 10:36 AM

Can anyone tell me where the fuel filter is on a 97 Pathy? Do I need to undo the fuse for the fuel pump before changing??

Also, what brand plugs/wires would you recommend? Which provides the best performance, etc??

Any tips appreciated.....Thanks.

CarGuy · Apr 14th, 2003, 11:11 AM

denverpath,
I'm not sure on the location of the fuel filter w/ the 97 model, my 89 is located above the right-side fenderwell under the hood. When you purchase the replacment, you should have no problem matching it up to the old one if you follow the fuel line. To install, remove the fuel pump fuse and then start the truck. Let the truck die by itself and then continue starting it till it wont turn over - this should clear most of the fuel from the lines and filter. Good luck

As far as plugs/wires - I'm fond of the quality brands that OReily's carry. NGK plugs have always worked great for me, and I believe the wires are Omni-Spark lifetime warr. I'm not into performance modding my commuter - so I'm sure there maybe better out there, however, I sure wouldn't trust Autozone's brands - IMHO. Also, if your replacing the plugs and wire, change out the cap & rotor for good measure. - Hope this helps

denverpathfinder · Apr 14th, 2003, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the response. Good point: I'll take your advice and change out the cap & rotor as well. I am interested in quality/durability probably more than performance, so I'll keep those brands in mind.

Thanks for the info.........

jadcock · Apr 14th, 2003, 02:51 PM

As far as brands go, I'm always a fan of buying the OE parts. In this case, going to the Nissan dealer for the fuel filter. You know it's a good filter because your vehicle was designed and validated with it in place. There may be better or worse out there, but with the case of the OEM-replacement aftermarket (like Purolator, Fram, etc.), little testing is done on it except for when YOU buy it. This aftermarket relies on price alone to get your business. The public's impressions of performance or quality are results of their marketing efforts. Their core business relies on cheap prices, and so their prices and parts are...cheap.

stanen8871 · Apr 15th, 2003, 05:55 PM

fuel filter is under the rear in front center of differential

aaronford · Apr 15th, 2003, 09:09 PM

Bosch Platinums make 'em idle better and accelerate smoother. I found this to be true in my Cavalier, Saturn, Bonneville, Intrigue, and my Nissan PU. One year old Platinums sound exactly like the OE's do when they are new. Aaron

1997XETruck · Apr 15th, 2003, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by jadcock
As far as brands go, I'm always a fan of buying the OE parts. In this case, going to the Nissan dealer for the fuel filter.

Don't know if I've mentioned it before

, but ordering your parts from my old buddy Joe at Infiniti/Nissan of Scottsdale AZ is a big help with my budget! 25-30% off and their customer service is outstanding... they've taken good care of use over at NICO on the Infiniti side for years...

1-888-216-5328

Heath

denverpathfinder · Apr 16th, 2003, 01:07 PM

Stanen8871 - I stumbled onto the fuel filter last night. I had been looking in the front of the vehicle. Thanks for the heads up.

Heath - I'll give the Scottsdale dealer a call to price some parts; thanks for the number.

This is a dumb question (I'm a very novice mechanic in case you all couldn't tell), but do I have to mess with the gaps on the new plugs? Or if I buy them from the dealership, will they be set where they need to be??

CarGuy · Apr 16th, 2003, 01:19 PM

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Originally posted by denverpathfinder
This is a dumb question (I'm a very novice mechanic in case you all couldn't tell), but do I have to mess with the gaps on the new plugs? Or if I buy them from the dealership, will they be set where they need to be??

That's one reason why I like the NGK plugs - they have always come pre-gapped at the specified rate of my vehicles. However, I would check just incase, regardless if they are NGK or Dealship's.