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> Fuel Tank Air Filter Replacement, Where is it and can I replace myself?
ElkScout
post Sep 4 2008, 02:25 PM
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The dealer says there is an air filter on the fuel tank that filters gasoline vapors before they reach the atmosphere.

Since this is the first car I've had that has such a thing, can someone enlighten me on where it is and if I can replace it myself and how maybe?

Also, how often it should REALLY be replaced as per your opinions would be welcomed.

My LX has 49,000 on it now and I imagine it's never been done.

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post Sep 4 2008, 02:54 PM
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no idea where it is.. from what i have heard, others have said that their Hyundai Service Dealers told them not to bother with it unless it goes bad.. unless its giving you problems, i wouldnt touch it...
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post Sep 4 2008, 03:24 PM
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There are many posts here on that subject. Using the Search Box

type the words "Fuel Tank Air Filter" and press enter! :banana:

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post Sep 4 2008, 03:39 PM
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From what I've learned here, it does not need to be replaced since it does not affect the way the engine performs. It is however a treehugger item and appears to be Hyundai's way of making the car more environmentally friendly.

QUOTE(ElkScout @ Sep 4 2008, 03:25 PM)
The dealer says there is an air filter on the fuel tank that filters gasoline vapors before they reach the atmosphere.

Since this is the first car I've had that has such a thing, can someone enlighten me on where it is and if I can replace it myself and how maybe?

Also, how often it should REALLY be replaced as per your opinions would be welcomed.

My LX has 49,000 on it now and I imagine it's never been done.

Thanks,
Steve
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post Sep 4 2008, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(MiamiLX @ Sep 4 2008, 02:24 PM)
There are many posts here on that subject. Using the Search Box

type the words "Fuel Tank Air Filter" and press enter! :banana:
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Thanks much... I searched on Fuel Tank Filter and found just a couple. That helped and thanks for the other responses. Sorry, just a newbie!

Steve
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post Sep 4 2008, 03:51 PM
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Actually MOST (if not all) modern cars have it. As long as you don't over-fill your gas tank, let the pump stop by itself -- you are safe.
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QUOTE(ElkScout @ Sep 4 2008, 12:48 PM)
Thanks much... I searched on Fuel Tank Filter and found just a couple. That helped and thanks for the other responses. Sorry, just a newbie!

Steve
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Steve, nothing to be sorry for. :57: I am sorry that the Eyes of the Board

let this same innocent question by Jerry & Darlene Clark (always wonder if it's

Jerry or Darlene writing in?) be ridiculed by our then Forum experts :whistling:

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