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Fuel filter change

  • 16-10-2012 07:19PM
    #1
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭


    Evening,

    As I mentioned a few weeks ago the missus tried to run my diesel car on unleaded, anyway all sorted, drained & new fuel filter fitted & she (the car) is running grand

    Just wondering if any of the mechanics / car enthusiasts on here would change or expect the fuel filter to be changed as part of a regular normal service?

    Does the fuel filter need to be changed on a regular basis anyway?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Depends on the car, and it's specific service intervals tbh


  • #3
    MrFrisp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,310 ✭✭✭MrFrisp


    I have an 02 Octavia TDi and I change the fuel filter every second service.

    It's only a few euro extra,so it's a case of why not.






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  • #4
    gbee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,388 ✭✭✭gbee


    Ditto, every second service


  • #5
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    MrFrisp wrote: »
    It's only a few euro extra,so it's a case of why not.

    €40 to €77 for the filter + 40 minutes labour or thereabouts to change


  • #6
    MrFrisp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,310 ✭✭✭MrFrisp


    naughtysmurf wrote: »
    €40 to €77 for the filter + 40 minutes labour or thereabouts to change



    Seriously?? Holy feck...:eek:





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  • #7
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I paid €13 for the one on my avensis.

    Took roughly 5 minutes to change. Maybe it's just easy on that car


  • #8
    MrFrisp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,310 ✭✭✭MrFrisp


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I paid €13 for the one on my avensis.

    Took roughly 5 minutes to change. Maybe it's just easy on that car



    Yeah,,maybe..

    The one for My car only costs about €10 and as you said,,5 mins to do it as part of a service.





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  • #9
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    The €40 price was from micksgarage, the €77 inc vat was a genuine part from main dealer. Didn't check with any local motor factors as decided to go with the genuine part while car is still under warranty

    Was easier to take the wheel off to access it, took 30 to 40 mins from start to finish to change it, straight forward job ok but well hidden, covers etc, it's a Fluence


  • #10
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Ah sure you nearly need to take the engine out in a fluence to change the pollen filter.


  • #11
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Ah sure you nearly need to take the engine out in a fluence to change the pollen filter.

    I'll just keep some antihistamine in the glove box, it's easier & cheaper ;)


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