How To: FUEL FILTER change, removal, replacement 1.6 HDi Peugeot Citroen

Welcome to Piggypower... In this video a guide to replacing the FUEL FILTER on many Peugeots and Citroens (and some fiats!) with the 1.6HDi (turbo diesel) engine.
Basic tools required, specifcally;
t30 torx
grips
screw driver
a hook
Any questions, please feel free to use the comments.
Please ensure you feel confident to complete this task safely, Piggypower takes no responsibility for any consequences from poor workmanship following this guide.
If you think you cannot do this job safely, take it to a professional.
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[@waribaa2452]

Bravo...... my mechanic is the one calling me now for the next service. But sorry, I am now a youtube diesel mechanic . Thank you

[@PiggyPower]

Don't give up on him... You need him one day, but well done, glad this helps 😊👍🐖

[@waribaa2452]

Thank you. Your video saved my money. It took me 40 minutes to get the job done under snow😊. Before the filter change, my engine will cutout at anything above 2000rpm. I felt so bad at vehicles behind me especially when starting to drive from a traffic stop. Today, my Peugeot 407 takes off like a jet plane 😮. Thank you dude

[@PiggyPower]

Oh my goodness... How bad was the old fuel filter ?!? 😦 Glad the video helped 😁🐖👍

[@hendo2537]

Great video, thanks for that! What I couldn't find anywhere was instructions on how to bleed water from the filter which you are supposed to do with every oil change. Cheers!

[@PiggyPower]

Water sinks to the bottom, you drain it out if the housing has a drain screw. However, I'd simply change the fuel filter at every oil change.

[@hendo2537]

@@PiggyPower I change oil every 7,500km and a fuel filter is at least $80 AUD. Bit pricey to replace them every time... There is a big screw on top of the filter and a small clear hose at the bottom, so I will investigate further if that is actually the water drain screw. Filter is original PUG. Thanks!

[@PiggyPower]

@@hendo2537 do the fuel filter every other. It's well worth it. Yes, the screw at the bottom with the clear hose is the drain. Unless you're using very bad fuels... I'd guess there is little to no water in the bottom after 7500km

[@hendo2537]

@@PiggyPower I guess you're right. There is also a fairly popular additive here in Oz called Fuel Doctor which I am going to put to the test. But in any case I'll replace the fuel filter next service. Cheers and keep up the good work, great videos!

[@PiggyPower]

@@hendo2537 it won't change anything.... If the engine/injectors etc are healthy, that money is better spent on servicing and regular maintenance.

[@patc8632]

Brilliant video, simple to the point. Thanks.

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks! It's how I try to do them 👌🐷

[@tm2204]

Great video, tks. One thing I always do when I have the MAF out is to give it a blast with electrical contact spray to keep it clean 👍

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks for your comment... Not sure it relates to the fuel filter change but appreciate the helpfulness

[@tm2204]

@@PiggyPower Doesn't relate to a fuel filter change or, indeed, an air filter change but when I have a sensor like the MAF out as part of another service routine I always take the opportunity to give it a clean... preventative maintenance.

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video piggy power, nice work well done 😀👍👌

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks 🤗🐷💪

[@wayneyoung1799]

Can you do a video of priming the new filter

[@PiggyPower]

.... Already have... You just watched it 🤭😜 ... 5:53 I prime it 👌🐷

[@flaaterlend]

Thanks for the vid! But the engine won’t start still. Been priming for 30 minutes. I got a good pump I’m my forearms now 😅 Any suggestions?

[@PiggyPower]

Primed with the bleeder open ? The primer might not be working. Try getting a vac pump to pull fuel into filter. Or prefill filter.

[@miggymoggs]

Thanks for the video. Excuse my ignorance with this question but would a clogged fuel filter cause loss of power in acceleration, and is this fuel filter replaced as standard during a major service? I’ve recently had an engine fault related to low DPF fluid and had the bag replaced. The fault code remained despite the mechanic clearing it and since then I’ve had that stated loss of power. Car is due a service, but wanted your thoughts given your obvious expertise. Thanks in advance. Loved your video.

[@PiggyPower]

Major service would include it. A fuel filter would have to not have been changed almost since new to be clogged enough to cause fuel pressure issues, which would log a fault. The dpf issue is likely causing problems maybe even low power. Fix the current faults. 🐖👍

[@miggymoggs]

@@PiggyPower thank you

[@tukriko]

Thank you sir, this saved me a lot of time and mental pain 😅 My 308 had "depollution system faulty". Does anyone know should the error message refresh by changing this filter or should it be manually refreshed?? Thanks!

[@PiggyPower]

It's good you've managed to change the fuel filter... but what lead you to believe that was the fault?? What was your diagnostic process? I'd be shocked if that code came up due to an old fuel filter. Like, very shocked.

[@tukriko]

@@PiggyPower I found couple of threads online suggesting that for reason. That said, it also might be several other things, apparently.. . But at least it would also match the mileage, since my 308 has 240 000 km and interval for fuel filter was 120 tkm if I remember correctly. There is 0 % guarantee and my knowledge about cars is.. well.. very limited 😅

[@PiggyPower]

@@tukriko fuel filter needs changing once a year or every 12k miles

[@tukriko]

@@PiggyPower OK, definitely not done.. I guess i'll get OBD error code reader, check if that fuel filter replacement worked. If not i'll have to get it to the shop, just tried to save some money by figuring this out myself :D

[@PiggyPower]

@@tukriko good effort I say. You need to scan it though 100000%

[@georgejexter]

you help me out here again thanks!

[@PiggyPower]

You're welcome

[@nathanhuitson1418]

What’s the blank for at the bottom? My electric connector was plugged into it, but it couldn’t be doing anything as there’s no pins

[@PiggyPower]

If yours has a connector and sensor, you'll need to ensure you're new filter can accept it, it's a water sensor

[@nathanhuitson1418]

@@PiggyPower the old filter was blank too, but the sensor was plugged into it, so wouldn’t of even been doing anything

[@MrZpiros]

Do we have to unscrew the plastic screw on the top? Why did you do it?

[@PiggyPower]

No and no I did not undo it. I explained it in the video why you wouldn't do it while bleeding and what it's for!!

[@MrZpiros]

@ ok thanks. I just wanted to be 100% sure

[@JackLondonen]

I have 3008 HDI 1.6, 2010 model year. Does it have a hand pump?

[@PiggyPower]

Lift the bonnet... You'll soon find out 😜

[@SopwithTheCamel]

Outstanding thanks.

[@PiggyPower]

You're very welcome

[@NickTwomey]

If only all videos were as clear as yours. It's always where and how to squeeze or twist the bits you cannot see that others don't tell you about

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks! Need any specific guides I'm always keen to hear requests 👌🐷

[@Mr11ESSE111]

so after replace of fuel filter you must squezze that pump to get ridd of air

[@PiggyPower]

Yes or crank the engine until the starter melts 😁🐖👍

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@PiggyPower probably because it work few seconds and then shut off,starter would not melt but battery will be empty

[@MiniMattTV]

Great job thanks 👌🏻

[@PiggyPower]

You, are, very, welcome! 🐷👍

[@XanOverThere]

when I'll start to feel the fuel lung turning a bit harder the job is done, right? No need for pumping more?

[@PiggyPower]

The primer, yeah, once firm, good to go!

[@XanOverThere]

@@PiggyPower thanks!

[@denismanu6556]

What is the eco button the van for i have no idea if it works or not😂

[@PiggyPower]

I'm not aware of an eco button. Sorry

[@vesnajurc4188]

What if my car does not have a hand pump? How to bleed fuel in my case?

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah this can be annoying. Couple tricks; 1) fill the fuel filter housing with diesel before installing (quite messy) 2) use a vacuum hand pump to prime the fuel filter once installed (£15-20 on eBay)

[@clivethompson974]

thanks for the vid.... is that a pair of pants to soak up the excess??🤣🤣

[@PiggyPower]

Who doesn't use their underwear? Saves buying Diesel aftershave.

[@clivethompson974]

@@PiggyPower 😝

[@timkilgallon2098]

Thank you

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks for commenting and saying so! Hope it helped 👌🐷

[@Mr11ESSE111]

can car lose power in driving or wants to shut down/off if fuel filter are too old/bad?

[@PiggyPower]

It would have to be completely clogged/disintegrated. Most likely something else but if you haven't changed it for a while...maybe some routine maintenance wouldn't hurt

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@PiggyPower probably even i suspect on injectors and one leaks oil too

[@PiggyPower]

If an injector leaks oil... that needs investigating as no engine oil enters the injector or injection system!

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@PiggyPower i will replace seals and try to clean injectors as i can but seems it is problems with fuel ignition or something around that because car lose power especially at cold start and when you first drive it but after some 10+ minutes that stops

[@PiggyPower]

If the seals have blown so much that it looks like oil leaking all around them it will be massively down on power at times

[@paxford2]

Hi, Im the odd bloke that stumbled across you and your 306 collection in my Berlingo a couple of weeks ago. Would you be interested in changing my glow plugs? I haven't go the patients to get down the back of the engine anymore. Its a 11 plate B9. Its a sod of a job. Let me know. Thanks. Dave

[@PiggyPower]

Hi Dave! Of course, if you find Piggypower on Google to contact me or go via Instagram or Facebook, I can arrange a quote and go from there. Thanks for finding me and stopping too! 🐷💪

[@SuperZubby]

These are push down pull on the lines to disconnect..

[@PiggyPower]

I'm sure I showed how to do it in the video 👍🐖

[@SuperZubby]

@PiggyPower sorry wrong video replied to..

[@ambiencelectronica]

Is this a 2007 van?

[@PiggyPower]

No, but the year doesn't really matter. Same year could have a different filter. However 99.9% of these 1.6hdi engines have the same filter 👍🐷 Hope that helps

[@ambiencelectronica]

@@PiggyPower great thanks.

[@philipmaguire9209]

Mines ratterling ?

[@PiggyPower]

The whole engine?! The car?

[@philipmaguire9209]

@@PiggyPower filter oil black unit

[@PiggyPower]

This guide is about the fuel filter... I can't see either how the oil filter can rattle, it's solidly fixed to the engine

[@philipmaguire9209]

@@PiggyPower fuel filter I mean black box thingy plastic

[@PiggyPower]

@@philipmaguire9209 black box thingy plastic?! Has it been broken/not secured properly?

[@Beautifultruthofficial]

Handy

[@PiggyPower]

You're welcome 🐷🐷

[@ichbinlieb7125]

In the title we need to know which generation Berlingo / Partner

[@PiggyPower]

Berlingo, Partner, Expert, Dispatch, 208, 207, DS3, mini cooperD, Volvo V50, the list goes on and on and on... This engine is used in dozens of models by a number of manufacturers. The title isnt long enough to list dozens and dozens of cars.

[@prawnyb]

Thank f*** the 306 hdi is a hell of a lot easier than that.

[@PiggyPower]

Indeed. In fact everything is easier on a 306