Fuel Filter - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

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The fuel filter should be replaced
according to the time and distance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.
It is recommended to replace the
fuel filter every 40,000 km (25,000
miles), or 2 years (except EU), if the
fuel you are using is suspected to be
contaminated. In a high dust
environment, the filter may become
clogged sooner.
Have a qualified technician change
the fuel filter. Since the fuel system
is under pressure, fuel can spray out
and create a hazard if all fuel line
connections are not handled
correctly.
Draining Water
(Diesel models only)
You will see the symbol ''
the symbol with a ''WATER IN
FUEL FILTER'' message on the
multi-information display when water
stays in the fuel system. Contact
your dealer as soon as possible (see
page 108 ).
On European models
The fuel filter should be drained of
water according to the time and
distance recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
After the vehicle has been stored for
an extended period, the engine may
,'' or not start. If water stays in the fuel
system, you will see the symbol on
the multi-information display when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. This may also be
caused by air in the fuel system. In
this case, follow the procedure for
Priming the Fuel System
page 421 ).
Maintenance

Fuel Filter

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