Hi all. 

 

I'm curious. Does anyone if Skoda servicing includes the changing of the fuel filter at any time? 

 

You never get any paperwork as it's all online I guess. But my car is now 8 years old. Was just wondering if the fuel filter has ever been changed. 

 

I'll ask when I go to pick the car up later today as it's in for oil service. 

 

Thanks

Adrian. 

What engine/fuel type?

It's a 2.0 TDI 

It’s every 6 years or 60k miles, whichever is first. It isn’t included in any servicing and is something you have to pay extra for.

 

Loads of videos online and looks simple enough.

 

I need to do mine and think it’s as easy as remove torx screws and lift top metal off (do not disconnect hoses) remove filter, look down the bottom and if there’s any bits of crud then extract fuel, fill about half way (maybe less) with new diesel fuel, put in fuel filter, top up diesel if needed (it’ll rise when you put filter in), put metal top back and tighten screws.

 

Finally turn ignition on and off a few times, then finally start car and done

Edited 17 September, 20241 yr by Danoid

See, I've never been offered or paid for this. So I dunno if it's ever been done. 

3 minutes ago, Itsrelfy said:

See, I've never been offered or paid for this. So I dunno if it's ever been done. 

I edited my post when you replied so probably haven’t seen my message.

 

If you’re in doubt about it, then it’s worth doing it for peace of mind, if doing it yourself it’s probably only about £20 max including buying a Jerry can

Edited 17 September, 20241 yr by Danoid

Thanks. Good info. May have to have a look into this. 

Does anyone know if the fuel filter ever needs to be changed on the petrol engine (1.4tsi)? Think I read somewhere that is buried at the petrol tank and not intended to ever be changed?

8 minutes ago, Steviedakota said:

Does anyone know if the fuel filter ever needs to be changed on the petrol engine (1.4tsi)? Think I read somewhere that is buried at the petrol tank and not intended to ever be changed?

90% sure that’s the case

Never read that fuel filter had to be changed on petrol engine. 🤷‍♂️