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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: Infinitrium on June 29, 2008, 04:33:44 am

Title: 1.6 TD fuel filter
Post by: Infinitrium on June 29, 2008, 04:33:44 am

I went to Canadian Tire and asked for a fuel filter for a 91 1.6 diesel Golf (don't know exact year of my engine) and I think they gave me the wrong one, it's a stubby one, about half the length of the one that's on the car now. The one that's on my car now looks similar to the one that was on my 93 Jetta AAZ. I suppose I should return the one they gave me and get a 93 AAZ filter, just to make sure I get one that's the right size.

Title: 1.6 TD fuel filter
Post by: the caveman on June 29, 2008, 08:54:45 am

I have never bought an aftermarket fuel filter for a vw that was worth ***. I had a fram that lasted 1000Kms. Only bosch,mann or other oem suppliers.

Title: 1.6 TD fuel filter
Post by: burn_your_money on June 29, 2008, 09:10:08 am

I've found that my local C-tire will try and sell you a gasser fuel filter instead of the diesel one, because they don't stock it. I think Car Quest stocks one

Title: 1.6 TD fuel filter
Post by: DonGTI on June 29, 2008, 09:16:29 am

Just what BurnYourMoney said... gasser filters are often sold instead of the diesel ones and they fit the description you gave.

Also, stick to Bosch & Mahle

Title: 1.6 TD fuel filter
Post by: Infinitrium on June 29, 2008, 10:02:58 pm

I returned the wrong one and got a Bosch filter, yes, from Canadian Tire. Made in Spain. I suppose it can't be too bad. Next up will be an oil change and coolant flush/fill.