PCV Valve and Fuel Filter Replacement

JoeWag · 06-10-2008, 02:40 PM

In trying to keep up with maintenance on my 2004 Rio, I am thinking it is time to change the fuel filter and PCV valve.

Calling up the autoparts store they quoted me around $34 for both.

When I called the local mechanic he said it could cost anywhere between $75-125 to replace them.

The PCV valve seems pretty straight forward in replacing. And, from what I've read, it's not difficult to get to the fuel filter.

How much labor is really necessary to replace these two items?

ron1004 · 06-10-2008, 03:16 PM

It's quite a simple and quick task to change both items, and I would expect a maximum labor charge of 30 mins.

JoeWag · 06-10-2008, 03:38 PM

Thanks, Ron.

I am going to buy the parts and print the diagrams and hopefully they can have me in and out in 30 minutes tomorrow morning.

bludragon · 06-12-2008, 02:37 AM

Wow its only two quick disconnects on the fuel filter you can pop off by hand and bracket bolt if I remember right ...remove replacement time literally two minutes for pro.

PCV is simple screw in much like a spark plug. Hope they didnt charge you much for that! Sorry to any dealers (if your a good one) out there...but I hate them.

Like he said maybe they would round up to half and hour minimum or do it in the parking lot at advance yourself.

JoeWag · 06-12-2008, 01:56 PM

I ended up holding on getting this done.

When I went to the parts store, the guy there said they, in fact, didn't have any fuel filters for the vehicle and the PCV valve they had in stock was twice as much as the one they quoted me on.

I am going to buy them online and do them myself. Even 30 minutes labor with parts will come close to $120.

ron1004 · 06-12-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeWag

I ended up holding on getting this done.

When I went to the parts store, the guy there said they, in fact, didn't have any fuel filters for the vehicle and the PCV valve they had in stock was twice as much as the one they quoted me on.

I am going to buy them online and do them myself. Even 30 minutes labor with parts will come close to $120.

Good decision!

You can always get back to us here if you need more advice, but as you see here most of the comments are that this is quite a simple job, even for a beginner.

JoeWag · 06-18-2008, 04:43 PM

Okay - Just an update.

I took my car in today to get a new timing belt (before it was too late) and had the guy look into putting a new fuel filter (he was going to do it for free, plus parts).

However, and he showed me with my own eyes, there was no fuel filter visible anywhere on the entire line. That means I must have a revision (with powersteering, with AC) that has it in the tank or doesn't have one at all.

Anyone else run into this problem?

jcwit · 06-18-2008, 08:29 PM

I have a 03 RIO and the fuel filter is on the drivers side by the rear wheel.

lorolia · 06-18-2008, 09:51 PM

I would say the filter is outside the car near the rear wheel in the drivers side
Let me take a picture tomorrow and I´ll show you.
It´s pretty easy to do it by yourself.

jcwit · 06-18-2008, 11:19 PM

I hope you mean outside the fuel tank. ha ha