Fuel filter

[simonrk57]

Hi all,

How much would a fuel filter which is 60k (!) overdue affect the performance (turbo boost etc) and mpg?

Just looked in my service manual having bought the car 4 weeks ago and seen that it hasn't been changed in a looooonggg time!

[Guest 2]

Well if its dirty it will block the flow of fuel so yes, it will affect performance.

[simonrk57]

Is it likely to be dirty? I can only assume so

[Guest 2]

how long/miles ago since it was changed?

[zollaf]

it depends on what quality fuel its been run on. some filters will go a lifetime without being changed but get some muck in the tank and they can block easily. best get it changed and let us know what happens.

[simonrk57]

It was last changed at 40925 now done 95k...

Mmmmm... Still trying to pinpoint this lack of turbo after sedate driving fiasco.. Thought that could contribute.