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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
500 2007-2025 8
  • 0.9 8V 60 TwinAir Petrol (312A6000)
  • 0.9 8V 65 TwinAir Petrol (312A4000)
  • 0.9 8V 80 TwinAir Turbo Petrol (312A5000)
  • 0.9 8V 85 TwinAir Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000)
  • 1.3 16V 75 MultiJet Diesel (169A1000)
  • 1.3 16V 95 MultiJet Diesel (199B1000)
  • 1.3 16V 95 MultiJet Diesel (312B1000)
  • 1.4 16V 100 Petrol (169A3000)

What is the role of the Fiat 500 fuel filter?

The fuel filter retains all impurities from the fuel circuit. Modern injection systems operate at extremely high pressures with very fine tolerances, making effective fuel filtration critical to prevent damage to injectors and the high-pressure pump.

When should you change the Fiat 500 fuel filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–60,000 km depending on the manufacturer. The filter should also be replaced if the vehicle has been left standing for a long period or if contaminated fuel has been used.

Is it difficult to change the Fiat 500 fuel filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: locate the filter, disconnect any electrical connectors, remove the old filter, fit the new filter with new seals, prime the fuel system, start the engine and check for leaks.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
500 1957-1977 1957-1977 500 4V D Petrol (120000), 500 4V F Petrol (110F000), 500 4V R Petrol (126A5000), 600 4V Petrol (111A000) Petrol
500 2007-2025 2007-2025 0.9 8V 105 TwinAir Turbo Petrol (199B6000), 0.9 8V 60 TwinAir Petrol (312A6000), 0.9 8V 65 TwinAir Petrol (312A4000), 0.9 8V 80 TwinAir Turbo Petrol (312A5000), 0.9 8V 85 TwinAir Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 1.0 6V 70 mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (46341162), 1.2 8V 70, -LPG LPG,… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, LPG, Petrol