Q: Trying to change fuel filter on 1994 F-150, but the space between FF & fuel line prevents use of quick connect tool.
I am trying to change the fuel filter on a 1994 F1 50… The space between body of the filter and the female connector doesn’t seem to be adequate… To use the quick release tool… There’s only about 1/4 of an inch of space… But the quick release tool seems to require more space
My car has 280000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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