Yeti 1.2 TSI fuel filter surprise

[CaptainD]

I recently serviced my 2015 1.2 TSI Yeti, I had no idea if the fuel filter had ever been changed. I wondered after some nine years and 70,000 miles if I should. Examining the fuel filter showed that it was probably the original one as it was manufactured in 2014. I decided to change it as it is an easy job and the replacement from GSF was not too expensive. Having replaced it curiosity got the better of me and I opened the fuel filter to see all the crud from so many visits to the petrol station. As you will see from the pictures, what a surprise I got to find it as clean as whistle inside. my faith in the quality of fuel from the forecourts is restored.

Cheers

Chris

[aubrey]

Where is it exactly ?  I may change it on mine sometime. I'm imagining just under a rear seal having done it on a Fabia2, but could you confirm location ?

[CaptainD]

Aubrey,

 

The fuel filter on my Yeti is located on the underside of the car. I you have a look under the car just forward of the the offside rear wheel you will see it, it has three quick release connectors. Here are the before and after pics when I replaced it.

 

Cheers

 

Chris