Fuel Filter

mezuk04 · Post by **mezuk04** » 21 Mar 2005, 15:57

Im surprised by how much difference a fuel filter change can have on the responsiveness and accelerating difference of the car, so ok its no vanquish but its noticable and the acceleration through the gear changes is much smarter.
Regards

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 21 Mar 2005, 23:20

So the old one must have been almost solid??

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 22 Mar 2005, 00:42

What kind of filter was it and how easy was it to change? Only ask as mine needs doing and I'm up for giving the Xsara an oil 'n' filter change in the next 3 to weeks.

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 23 Mar 2005, 01:16

if its like most Inj cars esp cit its easy peasy located to rear side just pulls out once buttons/clips pushed & pushes in.. obviuosly noting the flow..etc & usually overed in 4inch of cack which is nice..[:I]

wilkobob · Post by **wilkobob** » 23 Mar 2005, 01:25

It was a diesel filter, and it was full of s**t. very simple to change on the diesels, 4 alen screws, and a few pumps on the primer bulb...

Twiss · Post by **Twiss** » 23 Mar 2005, 04:01

I have just done a service on my ZX TD and have used everything the same as I have in the past but this time I used a CITROEN FUEL FILTER and I have lost accleration and she starts poorly. Its covered in black plastic and has DElPHI written on it. I have now a got lucas in her and every thign is back !!!!! Ah POWER its the simple things in life I like.

crapday · Post by **crapday** » 23 Mar 2005, 11:20

I put a halfords one in and the car refused to start, old one back in started first time, new halfords one back in again just in case but no wouldn't start.

wilkobob · Post by **wilkobob** » 23 Mar 2005, 13:29

I noticed this same problem. It was a Black cartridge installed in mine, (changed yesterday) and now has a WIX one in, simple metal and paper thing, and its much better - started straight away. Last time I changed the one on my old 1.9D estate, it was useless, wouldnt start, eventually when it did, everyday starting became poor.

Stuart McB · Post by **Stuart McB** » 24 Mar 2005, 01:42

cheesesliceking, thanks for the petrol filter tip mate. When it's back from the MOT next week it'll be getting a new oil 'n' filter change with petrol filter.

Post by **David Hallworth1** » 24 Mar 2005, 02:23

Do any of you guys know how easy it is to do the fuel filter on a 306 HDi? Also where is it located?
Regards
David.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 25 Mar 2005, 03:39

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by David Hallworth1

Do any of you guys know how easy it is to do the fuel filter on a 306 HDi? Also where is it located?
Regards
David.
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You'll need to undo the four turn knobs and raise the engine cover. The filter is towards the front centre. Can be one of three types. One has a lid held by four screws. The second has a lid which screws off. Another has a lid which is held by a screwed rim.

Post by **David Hallworth1** » 25 Mar 2005, 05:42

Cheers John,
Is there any certain type of filter i should use? Or is it worth just trying a Halfords one?
Regards
David.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 25 Mar 2005, 23:24

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by David Hallworth1

Cheers John,
Is there any certain type of filter i should use? Or is it worth just trying a Halfords one?
Regards
David.
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Before going, know whether you want a Bosch or a Siemens filter. They're not interchangeable.

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 28 Mar 2005, 03:30

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Stuart McB

cheesesliceking, thanks for the petrol filter tip mate. When it's back from the MOT next week it'll be getting a new oil 'n' filter change with petrol filter.
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no worries matey