Why Is There An Arrow On Some Fuel Filters

On some gas filters there is an arrow to indicate the proper direction to install it. It has nothing to do with the quality of filtering. Could be on a riding mower tractor, walk behind lawn mower or other equipment. I will show you why that arrow is there.

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[ZENO]

Steve always cuts to the chase unlike tons of videos that can take 30 minutes to say what should only take 5. Good going Steve! I appreciate your brevity.

[bctruck]

That filter goes in the direction you’re mowing! When you back up, you have to stop and turn the filter around.

[timsr.]

Forgot you had a beer sitting there, I'm starting to worry about you !!!

[nickschreiber]

Love the videos Steve! no wigs, no bad teeth, no weirdness, ,,just the facts!!! love it

[adamglenn]

Steve, I want to say, that I appreciate you and thank you for taking the time to do what you do for us viewers. I love the content you put out on your channel and will watch it forever.

[tangydiesel]

Another reason to install a fuel filter the recommended way, is that the media is stronger when the fuel flows from outside->in, vs inside->out. If a filter is plugged on a pressured system, the media can be pulled apart much easier, than crushed in.

[craigszwed]

THANK YOU!! SO refreshing to hear someone who actually knows what he's talking about. Yes, that little arrow really IS supposed to point in the direction of the fuel flow for exactly the same reason that you stated, so that the operator or mechanic can see any water or debris in the fuel line.
If people don't want to see what is in the fuel line then they shouldn't use a transparent fuel filter. After all the explanations of such things on YT, it still amazes me that I just saw someone else on YT installing a transparent walled fuel filter 180 degrees backwards.

[novisnick]

Thanks for the quick education. Which inline fuel filter do you prefer? God Bless!

[jtveg]

I always knew that as far as filtration goes it shouldn't make a difference which orientation the filter is installed, but as an indicator to observe how blocked it is makes total sense.
Thanks so much for sharing. 😉👌🏻

[mobilemarshall]

An extra benefit is there's more surface area on the outside, so it won't get plugged as fast.

[iman]

Steve thanks for your insight, your the only one on you tube, that describes how fuel filter works, the others not so, thank you, you really helped me out.

[cdgregOG]

Very simple explanation of why the fuel flows in a certain way, answered the question exactly so I knew which way to put the new fuel filter on. Thank you

[vh]

Glad you did this video. You don't know how many times I have yelled at people's videos for putting these on backwards.

[harrygrimley]

3 years later this is still helping. Thanks sir for sharing this with us.

[dougsylvester]

Thanks Steve I have a filter with no arrow so once more you helped me out your a wealth of information and I totally love your videos

[robertmeshew]

Appreciate the straight talk. Good common sense!

[phildelgiudice]

That’s a NO sip vid there folks. Great message and I’d just say that if you’re waiting to change that puppy when it’s clogged from the inside you’re missing the point on preventative maintenance. Once a season folks. Invest in maintenance and avoid 50% of the mid season breakdowns ✌🏽

[dgriffin]

Steve, thanks so much. I've been wondering about the orientation of filters since some don't have arrows.

[RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

The point> of giving proper direction is to keep a clear view of the information flowing without restricting progress. As an additional directive, hops imbelished beverages also have a flow sequence. Use the pull tab to initiate enjoyment; Accessing the contents from the opposite end using sharp implements could initiate unwanted rapid release and waste of contents. Be safe Steve and best to you and yours.