Fuel Filters

All fuel, no matter how refined, contains contaminants. Ranging from traces of dirt, rust, wax, hard particles, and sediment from your fuel tank, these all contribute to blocked fuel injectors, hard starting and general build-up in the combustion chamber and fuel lines. A fuel filter will remove these as well as moisture in your vehicle's fuel system.

Replacing a clogged fuel filter at the necessary service interval is vital to maintaining that clean, contaminant-free supply of fuel that gives you greater fuel efficiency, smooth acceleration, and power from your vehicle.

By having your fuel filter replaced, you also limit the chance of damage to your fuel system. Issues such as a fuel pump fuse blowing caused by excess fuel pressure on the fuel pump is just one of the many issues if left unchecked.

Scheduled servicing of your fuel filter will be found in the owner's manual for your vehicle. This element of car service can be undertaken yourself, provided you have the right tools to clamp the fuel line and remove the fuel line clips.

Most fuel filters are housed between the fuel pump and the fuel injectors or carburettor and are usually located on a chassis rail or underbody housing.

A fuel filter is an important part of your fuel system in that it filters out dirt and contaminants, as explained above. This is important to have functioning correctly, if you notice any of the below symptoms, get into your local store to find a replacement fuel filter for your vehicle.

• Having issues starting your car
• Rough idling or misfiring
• Stalling your engine
• Check engine light appears on your dash
• Fuel pump damage a bad fuel filter can cause stress on your fuel pump, which can cause damage.