Changing The Fuel Filter CDTi

[Phil-Hex]

thanks klarzy, just popped it into the workmate and off it is

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by Phil-Hex

thanks for the how to

my filter doesnt want to let go any tips for releasing a filter thats on to tight, i've tried holding with the oil filter turner thingy but scared of the plastic breaking in my hand

Hi Phil.
If possible get a friend/partner to help both wear a pair of rubber gloves one hold the canister the other the fuel filter top and then turn it, you can do it your self but much easier if stuck if two have a go at it believe me the rubber gloves will help with the grip good luck Arctic

PS to late I see you have solved it

[David Lawrence]

Worth noting that some aftermarket filters won't tighten up properly in the clamp. Try and get unipart or an oem standard one. I think the one I had that didn't tighten properly was a FRAM one some years ago.

[freddie]

To help get the filter off.
When you undo the clamp that holds the filter . instead of taking it out lift the filter up till the plastic fuel pipe holder is higher the battery then do the clamp back up,this will hold it like a vice loosen the top the just undo the clamp again and remove.

[BigAde]

Any recommendations as to what make/model of fuel filters work best when replacing?

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by BigAde

Any recommendations as to what make/model of fuel filters work best when replacing?

Hi Ade
I have tried a few links below
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUIN...item3f230f3b30

http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.ph...element_f_l_1a_

And one I have never tried below
http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.ph...element_f_l_1a_

[BigAde]

Thanks Arctic.

Is there a recommended period of time that these filters last? Pretty sure mine's an original which after 10 years and 112k I'm thinking I should probably change. I probably should have done it at the same time as I change the underbonnet fuel pump, but in the rush to get that changed forgot all about it.

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by BigAde

Thanks Arctic.

Is there a recommended period of time that these filters last? Pretty sure mine's an original which after 10 years and 112k I'm thinking I should probably change. I probably should have done it at the same time as I change the underbonnet fuel pump, but in the rush to get that changed forgot all about it.

Hi Ade for the cost I change mine every 12 months but I am a bit OTT in the book it states 60 000 or every 4 years, but would certainly change it after two years, and in your case most certainly

[BigAde]

Lol, next job then!
Might be wrong - the previous owner seemed to do everything by the book, but it's not been done since I've had, that much I'm sure about.
It seems the OEM one is made in Austria, which makes me think it would have been supplied by Mahle. So, will probably go for the Britpart Mahle one. Thanks

[pearcey]

I have learned so much in the last week from you. Feeling more confident now. Cheers Steve, Clive.