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Filled up my tank, and would get terrible (more than usual) fuel economy. Noticed a fuel smell, and a wet spot under the passenger side of the car, under rear seat. There was a recall for cracked rings, but I didn't take advantage of it as I had already upgraded my fuel pump.
This fuel ring replacement applied to both Drive and Pass sides, but I only have pix of the Pass side.
Parts you will need:
Cap Ring (white plastic) F151-42-A14A
O-Ring (black elastomer) F151-42-A61
Tools you will need:
Phillips head screwdriver
Possible needle nose pliers
Cap Ring tool (I got mine from BHR)
Pages from Mazda Manual (see pix)
BHR tool vs Factory tool Items of note in the Manual Items of note in the Manual New Cap Ring and O-Ring gasket from MazMart
But, why didn't you use the recall to get it fixed?
Why would you pay for parts you can get for free?
Jus sayin.
The recall required replacement of the fuel pump, and I had already upgraded mine. I didn't want to go backwards, so I passed on the recall. Free would have been better....
The recall required replacement of the fuel pump, and I had already upgraded mine. I didn't want to go backwards, so I passed on the recall. Free would have been better....
Wait, are you saying you're forced to buy a fuel pump to get your recall addressed?
That doesn't seem right.
It's the only recall I haven't taken care of yet, I don't even remember reading the letter.