where's the fuel filter... will rep

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 paignton Posts: 3168 saxo
    #1
    where's the fuel filter? is it easy to change? and how do i change it? i am going to do a full service as it hasnt hade one for over 2 years what do you recommend i replace? thanks
  2. Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3
    #2
    The fuel filter will probably need changing. It is located under your car, just in front of the rear left wheel... It is a small metal cylinder... It is easy peasy to replace, literally unclip and reclip... although you may want to clamp the fuel line before the filter so it doesn't spray out, but you wont lose much petrol anyway if your quick...

    Im sure other people will suggest the other things you may need to replace :Y:
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo
    #3
    in the garage i work a general cars full service you normally change:

    • oil filter
    • oil
    • air filter (or clean your K&N)
    • fuel filter (every 2 years)
    • spark plugs (every 4 years)
    • brake fluid (every 2 years)
    • antifreeze (every 4 years)
    • combination filter
    • add screen wash
    • add forte fuel addative

    i've probalby missed a load out as its to early in the morning to think stright lol
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo
    #4
    oh and like FurioAL said the fuel filter is under the car in front of the rear wheel, make sure u clamp the pipes as it stops the fuel going over the place and it also stops air getting in the fuel lines which normally isnt a problem on petrol cars but can cause airlocks on deisels. Also make sur you put the filter on the correct way around, there should be an arrow on the casing and should be faceing the front of the car
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI
    #5
    You can get away without cliping it if the car is on a level surface and hasn't been started for a couple of hours, though a small amount of fuel will come out.
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI
    #6
    oh and wear latex gloves, petrol will sting any cuts that you get when you unclip the bastard
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CampDavid View Post
    oh and wear latex gloves, petrol will sting any cuts that you get when you unclip the bastard
    you ever got petrol in your face, i did when changing a fuel tank and fuck me it burns after a few seconds
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevenet15 View Post
    you ever got petrol in your face, i did when changing a fuel tank and fuck me it burns after a few seconds
    Yeah, you get that couple of seconds of suspense before it maims like fuck!