Dealership or any other competent mechanic.
Dealership or any other competent mechanic.
Dealership or any other competent mechanic.
As I understand it...... The Filter is embedded in the transmission. The dealership drops the tranny to replace it. If you are having shifting problems join the club. There may be a recall on your specific vehicle. Check with the dealer but do your homework by checking the internet first. Good luck. Adam/1998 3.0 CL owner
You just replace it at the interval listed in your owner's manual or every 50,000 miles. If you are having problems and suspect the fuel filter is clogged, just replace it.
Having mine done as we speak. BMW dealership is charging me around $300.
You have to remove the fuel pump. Unless you are having issues leave it alone.
you take it to the dealership and have them do it while you sit inside and sip tea, I do it all the time when I'm having my IS350 cleaned
You are likely talking about the under-hood fuel filter. No special tools, just a screwdriver. Be ready for a spray of gasoline since the filter stays pressurized even with the engine off. I recommend rags to absorb the gasoline and far away from any source of ignition. If you have no place to safely dispose of gasoline soaked rags or if you've never done anything like this before, I recommend having the filter changed by a professional. --Ken
Depending on the mileage, and if you are having issues, your best option would be to change the transmission fluid/filter. I would not recommend additives or flushing.
I would recommend checking the programming directions that came with the vehicle. If you are still having issues programming the garage control, contact the dealership for more help.
You'll have to pull the transmission pan, and drain the fluid. This is a messy job. I recommend having it done at the shop if you can.
Certainly choose the dealer if that's where you are most comfortable; however any reputable repair shop would be able to do this repair. I'd suggest looking for a shop with ASE certification.
It is possible that the fuel filter is clogged, or worn out, this was suggested to me and I would suggest the same, from a logival point of view,cheaper than taking a car and having them replace something that may not need to be replaced for about 800 dollars (Fuel filter and Pump). If you replace the fuel filter and that doesn't help, then I would research how to replace the fuel pump, if you don't have the tools or an adequate place to replace it, them you are stuck with having to take it somehwere. Hopefully they are reliable and not too expensive. Fuel Filters require a special tool to remove the line from them, make sure you get this tool or ask the parts store to supply you with the correct one for your type and model of car. It is possible that the fuel filter is clogged, or worn out, this was suggested to me and I would suggest the same, from a logival point of view,cheaper than taking a car and having them replace something that may not need to be replaced for about 800 dollars (Fuel filter and Pump). If you replace the fuel filter and that doesn't help, then I would research how to replace the fuel pump, if you don't have the tools or an adequate place to replace it, them you are stuck with having to take it somehwere. Hopefully they are reliable and not too expensive. Fuel Filters require a special tool to remove the line from them, make sure you get this tool or ask the parts store to supply you with the correct one for your type and model of car.
I ended up having to take mine to a dealership. No one will touch it because of the complexity of the airbag system in the bumper. No one will go into the steering system either, due to the airbag system. I am having trouble with my horn now. They say there is a short in the steering wiring, but I will also have to use a dealership for this. UMMMMMM looks like they made these things for dealership repairs only. Just another way to keep us spending at their repair shops. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!