fuel filter

2008 SUZUKI XL7
20,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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HAIDERTALIB
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could 2008 Suzuki xl7 fuel filter cleaned (open its cap and clean it ) and return back to the tank .
Jul 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It is a sealed unit and such filters cannot be cleaned.
Jul 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM
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HAIDERTALIB
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but when i look at the filter i see a cover and could be opened and its not sealed .
Jul 9, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Sorry for the error.

The filter inside the housing is a disposible cartridge made of paper element and cannot be cleaned.

Jul 10, 2011 at 5:44 AM