This is kind of dumb I know, but I figure I'd better be safe than sorry...

I'm getting ready to swap the fuel filter on my '97 S420. At 155,000 miles, I don't think it's ever been changed so I thought I'd pick one up and do it before it leaves me stranded somewhere.

Anyway, I crawl under the far and find the old one is attached to the lines with those crimp-on hose clamps. Is it safe to replace those with some regular screw-on clamps or do I need to use something special?

Second question: Since the filter is sitting on the suction side of the pump, I shouldn't have to worry about relieving the fuel pressure, right?

Thanks guys!

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Bob in Richmond

'97 S320 (LWB), Ruby Red Metallic, 73k miles
'97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic, 155k miles

you're correct on both questions-no special clamps, no pressure. there will be a flood, though, if you don't pinch the lines closed. good luck, chuck.

And no smoking for the duration. (you hail from Philip Morris country, so I figured the warning may be needed )

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Prost!

Cool. Thanks guys!

P.S. I'm a non-smoker, but I'll keep all the doors & windows open.

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"It's not about how fast you can go, but how well you can go fast."

Bob in Richmond

'97 S320 (LWB), Ruby Red Metallic, 73k miles
'97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic, 155k miles