There are 2 fuel filters in the tank. One is located at the bottom of the fuel pump module. The other is located inside the module.

No need to change them unless troubleshooting indicates the need.

The fuel tank needs to be drained and removed to change the filters. (They may not be serviced separately from the pump module.)

 

I just don't understand how a filter can be a maintenance-free item. I've run a fuel filter until it got so bad it affected the engine's ability to run. I'd hate to deal with that on the side of the road.

 

I think they are a lot bigger than the in-line filters we are used to seeing.

 

Ugh i didnt realize it was in tank, not a big fan of that design, id rather know its changed and good to go especially with the crappy quality of todays gas.

 

I share the same point of view, but I don't see any forum posts about the filters being the source of trouble.

 

My dealer said on the JK's the fuel filters are lifetime and can only be done at the dealer because it is all attached and different from before.

 

My dealer said...can only be done at the dealer

That is not true.
Anyone can drain and remove the gas tank, and replace the fuel pump module.

 

Not often, and probably never if you buy gas from decent service stations. The only time you will really start clogging those filters is if you get serious particulate in your take. Flood the jeep, or get rust in the tank from getting fuel at a station that doesn't maintain their tanks.

 

My fuel filter is clogged right now from gas at a ****ty station around me

 

What makes these filters special? Because it can happen. I had one clogged to the point that the engine would occasionally stall. This was a 2002 vehicle, around 2005, and I only buy from busy stations.

 

What makes these filters special?

Only the extra work and expense of changing them.
A new fuel pump module from the dealer will be about $160, plus core charge.
Some of the online MOPAR parts dealers have them for $112, plus core charge.

 

Shell.

 

Yeah, when it gets to that point I foresee myself removing that crap and installing an inline filter.

 

Seems like more crappy design from the Chrysler geniuses

My near new 2011 sometimes stutters when going down to idle at a stop light. Literally RPM's drop below normal idle, the engine vibrates bad enough to feel inside the jeep, but when this is happening it ALWAYS eventually goes away (though it seems like the engine is gonna stall). Anyway I mentioned this to the dealership and even suggested a cause "Likely something simple like the fuel filter" I said. But Oh no the guy was quick to tell me that it was IMPOSSIBLE for the fuel filter to be clogged and that the whole tank needed to be removed, something they would not consider doing without direct evidence it needed to be done. I gave him a weird look and resisted telling him about all fuel filters I've changed in my lifetime (I'm only 20 years old). ****ing hate chrysler.

 

Yeah, I don't like it either. It's not a simple thing to change to see if the filter is the problem.

Search the forum for the symptoms you are getting.
I recall seeing what you have on here in the past. I don't recall it ever being a clogged filter.
The fix that comes to mind was a good cleaning of the throttle body and plate.

 

Symptom sounds like the TB "butterfly" and intake area could use a good wash down...I do mine just prior to draining the oil at each change, you want to also be sure your PCV valve and tubing is working properly and clean also..spark plugs over 50K miles? think there too...

 

^^^ Sad but true, all auto manufacturers (or any manufacturer) design their vehicles for one user cycle to encourage people to buy a new one after the purchase/lease agreement. Make it difficult to work on and difficult to repair. In that way, they're keeping the product selling, keeping the product moving. Next big design comes out and you don't want to keep your old vehicle/IPhone/computer/etc. etc. etc.

 

Yeap! I own a Carquest auto parts store and I see it every day, the stuff they do and the designs they put out just get worse :thumbdown: