the case of the missing fuel filter?

[Matt]

My neighbor has a 2004 Outback 2.5L and it appears to be missing the
fuel filter. Instead it has two "disc-like thingers". Now, the manual
shows that this is what a "California" edition has, but the rest of the
parts under the hood do not match this "california" edition... So the
question remains, Where is the fuel filter? Are those disc-thingers the
fuel filters?

 

[johninKY]

Go to an auto parts store and ask to see a 2004 filter.

 

[Stephen H]

Some of the new Suub's do not have an external filter. Do not know which
ones exactly, but if it's missing, its in the tank.


--
Stephen W. Hansen
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
ASE Undercar Specialist

http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/bl_obd_main.htm
http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm

 

[Matt]

Some of the new Suub's do not have an external filter. Do not know which
ones exactly, but if it's missing, its in the tank.

Making it a pain to replace! Thanks for the info though.

 

[mulder]

Making it a pain to replace! Thanks for the info though.

On vehicles with the in-tank filter the maintenance interval is much
longer so you don't have to deal with it as frequently as the external
type. It's 60K IIRC.

 

[QX]

On vehicles with the in-tank filter the maintenance interval is much
longer so you don't have to deal with it as frequently as the external
type. It's 60K IIRC.

It's probably also about $120 US plus parts.