Fuel filter change

The fuel filter filters out impurities and water so that only clean fuel is delivered to the engine. Modern car engines are very demanding about fuel quality, and getting dirt into the fuel injection system can result in expensive repairs. Some cars do not have replaceable fuel filters, but most do.

Depending on the car manufacturer's recommendations, the fuel filter should be changed every 15 to 120 000 km, with an average of every 40 000 km. Some cars are equipped with several fuel filters - one in the fuel line needs to be changed more often and is easy to replace, while the other in the fuel tank needs to be changed less often. A simple fuel filter usually costs around €10-20, although more complex and expensive fuel filters are also possible. If the fuel filter is located in an easily accessible place, it can be quite simple to change and does not require more than an hour of work, in which case the cost of changing the fuel filter can be around €50. However, often the filter is located in hard-to-reach places, so it takes more time and costs more to change it, and sometimes the fuel system may need to be bled after changing the fuel filter.

If you use poor quality fuel, the fuel filter can become clogged and fail much more quickly. However, using good quality fuel does not mean that the fuel filter does not need to be changed at the specified intervals. Signs of a clogged fuel filter may include difficulty starting, loss of power, unstable engine performance, increased fuel consumption, etc.