Fuel filters - Plastic or metal?

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 31 Oct 2009, 11:30

Just got new Bosch fuel filter for my Activa. I've not changed it in my ownership, and speaking to Jim, it was something he didnt do either, so its at a minimum of 3 years old!

I'm sure my current one is metal, this new one from GSF is plastic. Does anyone know when this change might of taken place? And also, what is the service interval ?

Gareth

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 31 Oct 2009, 11:43

I changed mine quite recently and got a metal one from GSF, not seen a placcy one yet. I think the recommended service life is 24k miles.

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 31 Oct 2009, 11:52

Just checked Haynes, says 36k...

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 31 Oct 2009, 12:23

Ahh well, I've been changing mine every 24k. Mind you, I change the oil and filter every 6k which is twice as often as recommended.

But if it's in the Haynes, it must be true.

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 31 Oct 2009, 14:05

Now changed, easier than a diesel... Quite a bit of dirty brown/grey crap came out when drained. Fair to say its seen better days. Any my word its made a difference