Hey guys - 02' LC w/ 159K and everything is pretty much stock. Posted in a couple other older threads about this, but I'm concerned my rig might start on fire or blow up if I don't remedy this today...
Just had a huge baseline maintenance run-through done on my rig, and the fuel filter replacement was included - I had a WIX filter put in.
Problem: Picked it up this morning and drove 25 miles into work. Gas gauge was at 3/8 tank to start. Got to work and I was just above empty...strange...MPG's aren't that bad! Opened hood and noticed the forward gas line to the fuel filter was loose (and the smell). Noticed a giant trail of gas on the pavement and a giant puddle under the DS of my rig. I lifted the hose/clip and gas poured out, so I pushed it down, heard an audible click and the line was secure and not leaking anymore. Called the mechanic and he said it was driven nearly 30 miles after all maintenance procedures were completed and the fuel filter and lines were good. He said to keep a very close eye on it and the green clip that attaches the forward hose to the filter probably needs replacement. This is a job I can obviously do myself, but I'm concerned about driving it and having the clip pop off again before the new one is installed...basically I just need to get the rig home tonight. It's an obvious safety concern, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Just had a huge baseline maintenance run-through done on my rig, and the fuel filter replacement was included - I had a WIX filter put in.
Problem: Picked it up this morning and drove 25 miles into work. Gas gauge was at 3/8 tank to start. Got to work and I was just above empty...strange...MPG's aren't that bad! Opened hood and noticed the forward gas line to the fuel filter was loose (and the smell). Noticed a giant trail of gas on the pavement and a giant puddle under the DS of my rig. I lifted the hose/clip and gas poured out, so I pushed it down, heard an audible click and the line was secure and not leaking anymore. Called the mechanic and he said it was driven nearly 30 miles after all maintenance procedures were completed and the fuel filter and lines were good. He said to keep a very close eye on it and the green clip that attaches the forward hose to the filter probably needs replacement. This is a job I can obviously do myself, but I'm concerned about driving it and having the clip pop off again before the new one is installed...basically I just need to get the rig home tonight. It's an obvious safety concern, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
