VRTrickster 0 Posted March 23, 2006 I looks like my filter hasnt been changed in a while and I was just wondering if a really dirty one would affect performance,throttle response etc? As the car seems to lag on pick up then gradually the power comes in! Any comments please! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted March 23, 2006 Very possibly. In my experience a really knackered fuel filter will make the pump work hard and, hence, become rather noisy. Changing the fuel filter isn't a big or expensive job and probably worth doing anyway. You could always test the fuel pressure before just so you know though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted March 23, 2006 I've changed tham on every rado i've had, they're apparently a 'lifetime part' but for the sake of £12 (or whatever they are ) it's worth changing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted March 23, 2006 Wiki Article. Do it, for peace of mind and just because it only costs about a tenner it's worth it. Also if it's really lagged it might be putting strain on your fuel pump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted March 23, 2006 Ok guys cheers ,Ill fit one this weekend ! Come to think of it I do notice the noise from the pump more! Ill let you know if it makes a difference. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted March 23, 2006 A lifetime part?! I can't believe that, especially as VW consider fuel injectors on the 16v as consumable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colley 0 Posted March 24, 2006 I recently changed my fuel filter and its made a huge really noticable difference, no hesitation and the power is a lot smoother, highly recomend it for the small price it costs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted March 24, 2006 bcstudent, apparently so mate, strange but true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60griff 0 Posted March 24, 2006 i had some really bad running issues and alot of it was down to a fooooked fuel filter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geo 0 Posted March 24, 2006 When I changed the fuel filter in my Mk2 8v it made a massive difference, the car felt like it had about 10bhp more straight away. The old filter was pretty bad though, I cut it open and it looked like this: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted March 24, 2006 dinkus' one was pretty bad as well... (mine looked something like that as well) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted March 24, 2006 The old filter was pretty bad though, I cut it open and it looked like this: Geo, that looks a bit poo mate, i`m not suprised the goof ran better after ditching that filter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted March 24, 2006 :lol: Beat me to it trig. If that's not enough of an incentive to change it, I dunno what is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted March 24, 2006 Perhaps Ill spilt mine open too and post a pic lol! Ive actually had it kicking around for a while now I just havet got round to it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted March 24, 2006 bcstudent, apparently so mate, strange but true. What's your source for this information? No offence but I remain sceptical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted March 24, 2006 It's not specified in any of the service schedules. Same as timing chains :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted March 24, 2006 bcstudent, apparently so mate, strange but true. What's your source for this information? No offence but I remain sceptical. :lol:..I can't quite remember my source, I expect I read it on here though :wink: ..and like Dinkus said, if it's not mentioned in the service book which you'd certainly expect it to be ( being as it filters the facking fuel! :shock: ) then I spose it must be a 'lifetime part' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted March 24, 2006 I was always under the impression that the fuel filters should be changed every 80k, on valvers anyhow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted March 24, 2006 I'd say it should be changed more often than that, they're hardly expensive and not time consuming to change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted March 24, 2006 I intend to change mine once a year from now on, it's an easy cheap job that's worth doing IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted March 24, 2006 Surely any filter is a servicable item no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted March 24, 2006 You'd think so, but it's not listed in the service schedule... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted March 25, 2006 I defo need to change mine. :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.ots 10 Posted March 25, 2006 Just had my car service at VAG at 80k miles and the fuel filter wasn't changed!!! Will be investing in one of these shortly me thinks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted March 26, 2006 I think it's Haynes manual that mentions 80k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
