GTI Fuel Filter

[bullsta]

Hi guys,
do they ever need replacing?Also looking to do my 6 month service shortly and i,ve been using the one step colder NGK PFR7B 4853.Meant to last a couple of years I here but is there a preferred way to clean them up (used to soak them in petrol with my old cars) before screwing back in.Thanks
Trent

[Umai Naa!!]

Fuel filter gets done every 60,000klms.

It's located under the car, in front of the right rear wheel.

[bloödstorm]

Yeah, IIRC it's not officially required to be replaced, but by all means do it if you think it needs it. There are some DIY vids for it on youtube, it's a straightforward job.

Not sure about cleaning the plugs. If they're getting a buildup of black stuff, it probably means they're running a little too cold and you should go back up to the stock heat range. They should be running hot enough to be self-cleaning. If it's just that slight white powdery coating, I wouldn't bother cleaning that. It's normal and it'll be back again pretty much instantly anyway.

[Bug_racer]

Fuel filter gets done every 60,000klms.

It's located under the car, in front of the right rear wheel.

I do them every 30k km . Passats dont even have 1 !

[Bug_racer]

Yeah, IIRC it's not officially required to be replaced, but by all means do it if you think it needs it. There are some DIY vids for it on youtube, it's a straightforward job.

Not sure about cleaning the plugs. If they're getting a buildup of black stuff, it probably means they're running a little too cold and you should go back up to the stock heat range. They should be running hot enough to be self-cleaning. If it's just that slight white powdery coating, I wouldn't bother cleaning that. It's normal and it'll be back again pretty much instantly anyway.

Platinum plugs foul up a lot easier . Bad batch of fuel and you'll get a misfire and they are pretty much in the bin . I prefer copper core ones

[Umai Naa!!]

I do them every 30k km . Passats dont even have 1 !

Petrol Passats and Tiguans do, but they're in tank. There's no service interval for them, though.

[Bug_racer]

Petrol Passats and Tiguans do, but they're in tank. There's no service interval for them, though.

Thats like saying injectors have a filter on them too . Or the fuel pump itself . If it doesnt have a set interval its filtration properties will diminish over time and eventually get clogged up or stop working at all ......