Fuel filter line

Tiny
VGASKINS
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  • 1998 GMC SONOMA
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
When I changed my fuel filter gas continued to pour out of the rear fuel filter line. It was not a trickle. Is this occurrence normal?
Monday, August 16th, 2021 AT 10:45 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

The system was under pressure. It isn't uncommon for this to happen because it starts a siphon and the fuel will continue draining.

I attached the directions below for you and a link showing in general how it's done. Look through them to make sure everything was done correctly. As long as there are no leaks now, you should be okay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Let me know if there is something I can do to help.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, August 16th, 2021 AT 10:14 PM

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