Can a fuel filter be serviced on a C6 Corvette?

Fuel filters on the C6 and C7 can be serviced, but it is not a job for the novice mechanic to take lightly. This article applies to the C6 and C7 Corvette (2005-current).

How do you change the fuel line on a corvette?

Reconnect the car’s fuel line to the fuel rail on the engine. Plug the relay back into the fuse box, and then disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. Jack up the rear of the car.

Where are the fuel tanks located on a corvette?

This fuel tank system has two nine-gallon “saddlebag”-type tanks joined by a large crossover hose. The tank on the left (driver) side is where new fuel enters from the fill hose, as well as where the feed line going to the engine comes out. It is called the “primary” tank. The tank on the right (passenger) side is called the “secondary” tank.

Which is the primary tank on a C6 Corvette?

It is called the “primary” tank. The tank on the right (passenger) side is called the “secondary” tank. The corrugated stainless steel crossover hose contains two lines: a feed pipe going to a siphon pump in the right tank, and a return pipe to ensure the right tank empties before the left tank does. Figure 1. C6 two-tank fuel system.

Do you need an air filter for a corvette?

Protect your spark plugs with a fresh air filter every other oil change. Do your part to reduce your fuel emissions and protect the environment with high-quality Corvette air filters that prolong your engine’s life.

How do you change the fuel filter in a corvette?

Turn ON the ignition (but DON’T start the engine), and let the fuel pump run the primary fuel tank dry. Figure 6. Turn on the ignition but not the engine. When the fuel tank is empty, shut the ignition off. Cap and store the gas can in a safe place. Reconnect the car’s fuel line to the fuel rail on the engine.

This fuel tank system has two nine-gallon “saddlebag”-type tanks joined by a large crossover hose. The tank on the left (driver) side is where new fuel enters from the fill hose, as well as where the feed line going to the engine comes out. It is called the “primary” tank. The tank on the right (passenger) side is called the “secondary” tank.

What kind of fuel system does a C6 Corvette have?

This article applies to the C6 and C7 Corvette (2005-current). Just as gasoline refinement and distribution have come a long way towards limiting the types of contaminants that can be introduced to the fuel system, so have automotive fuel delivery systems.