Disappearance of In-line Fuel Filters

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Thu 17 Jul 2008 11:06
Disappearance of In-line Fuel Filters - doctorchris
I'm used to running cars where the service schedule advises renewal of fuel filters which have been the in-line type and reasonably accessible.
We now have a Honda Jazz and 2 Fiat Pandas in the fleet with no mention of replacement of fuel filters in the service schedules and no sign of in-line fuel filters on the cars.
The Jazz does have a filter in the tank but due to the tank being beneath the drivers's seat access to it is hugely complex.
Has it become normal practice for fuel filters to last the lifetime of the car now?
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 13:03
Disappearance of In-line Fuel Filters - PR {P}
Are they petrol or diesel Pandas? The GFs new Bravo Multijet has a quick release fuel filter that takes about 2 minutes to change. The recommended interval is every 36k miles, and they cost an eye watering £70!
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 13:50
Disappearance of In-line Fuel Filters - doctorchris
Both Pandas have petrol engines.
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 13:53
Disappearance of In-line Fuel Filters - doctorchris
By the way, the Diesel-engined Panda's fuel filter only costs about £18 plus VAT but does not seem as easy to replace.
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 15:07
Disappearance of In-line Fuel Filters - oilrag
Just done one on the Punto Chris if you want info- assuming the Panda Multijets is the same.
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 15:11
Disappearance of In-line Fuel Filters - oilrag
we also ran a Polo C with an in line *petrol* filter for 17 years and it seemed as free flowing at the end as the beginning (same filter, 115,000 miles). I believe `asphaltines` are the problem with Derv filters..

Edited by oilrag on 17/07/2008 at 15:12

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