Fuel filter PH1

[Russ_16v]

Now i have read my new service book, the PH2 fuel filter change is listed as 144k as we know, but the PH1 has this written:

fuel filter change every 36k(4)

down at the bottom (4) = inline fuel filter replace every 90k

can anyone please shed some light on this for me? i thought we only have one fuel filter, though as its written above it could be taken we have 2, and as im on 129k mine is over due?

 

[caister]

If thats the case mine would be overdue as well. Ive got one clipped onto the side of the fuel tank and assumed that the only one?

 

[Russ_16v]

Bit more research and have been told not to worry about the one in the tank, but in one by the side of the tank is due every 36k on the PH1, so mines about 40k overdue lol job for tomorrow

 

[caister]

Bit more research and have been told not to worry about the one in the tank, but in one by the side of the tank is due every 36k on the PH1, so mines about 40k overdue lol job for tomorrow

Mines well overdue as well then something else to add to the list! Have you found anywhere good for the filter?

 

[Gray]

well that makes mine 50K overdue LOL!

 

[Russ_16v]

Yup Renault lol under a tenner.


I have just got a new service book (cheers Paul!) as iv used up all the stamps in my old one, and havingf a quick read through i came across it, i can only assume its an update, as im sure it doesn't say it in my original service book.

Not suprised though, VW change whats needed in their service scedules every 5 mins lol

 

[caister]

Yup Renault lol under a tenner.


I have just got a new service book (cheers Paul!) as iv used up all the stamps in my old one, and havingf a quick read through i came across it, i can only assume its an update, as im sure it doesn't say it in my original service book.

Not suprised though, VW change whats needed in their service scedules every 5 mins lol

Renault in Basingstoke just charged me £18 for a fuel filter and £22 for a throttle cable! When I moaned about the price he said Renault have just ramped most of the parts prices up

 

[Russ_16v]

What? thats a bit much mate!

Changed it on saturday, good job i did too, the fuel i poured out looked like engine oil!!

 

[caister]

Yeah was a tad expensive but it took me 20 minutes to get there and I didn't want to leave empty handed! I just wont be using them again.

Just going to go do mine now had a peak under the car and the filter has a underbody coating on it so I think it may be the original and therefore 54k overdue!

 

[Russ_16v]

The filter has 4 buttons, two red one side, two green the other, use something put push one button in on one side and use your finger on the other, as i tried pushing the buttons in with my fingers but couldn't as they were a bit weathered lol

 

[caister]

Oh right cheers mate

 

[Russ_16v]

No probs mate PM me if you want any more info

 

[caister]

Only took 10 minutes. The one on there was in a right state! So i'm quite glad ive done it.

 

[Russ_16v]

Lol glad to here it mate, id like to think its helped my mpg, just averaged 43 mpg on my last tank

 

[mattjk]

I'm pretty sure you can buy them at frauds, will only be a couple of quid on trade.

Although bit late for this post now sorry lol

 

[caister]

I'm pretty sure you can buy them at frauds, will only be a couple of quid on trade.

Although bit late for this post now sorry lol

I was going to get a Bosch one from eurocarparts for £6 but then decided to go genuine:banghead: Then as expected I got bent over and mugged of my hard earned cash!!

Everyday is a school day!!

 

[GarethM]

bloody hell im nearly 50k overdue on mine then! lol

where is it filter located? ill do mine in a few weeks then

 

[caister]

Its just clipped onto the front of the fuel tank. Is really easy to do as its got quick connections on it.

 

[GarethM]

ah ok cheers dude, thats a job for when im back off holiday

 

[Russ_16v]

yup, though iv seen a few PH1's without filters

 

[GarethM]

late ph1's russ?

 

[Russ_16v]

iv seen 3 without mate, one was on an X and the other 2 were Y's so go figure lol

 

[ianeire]

This is under the car on the driver side, yes? Am I thinking of the right thing?

 

[Russ_16v]

yes mate, faces the o/s to the n/s as apposed to facing front to back, just in front of the petrol tank

 

[caister]

Mines a late Y and its got one

 

[ianeire]

I'll be doing mine sharpish!

 

[DannoTheGreat]

I'll be doing mine sharpish!

me too!