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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–1h00 ~50–100£
Estimated time 0h30–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–100£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Punto 1993-2000 12
  • 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000)
  • 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000)
  • 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000)
  • 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000)
  • 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000)
  • 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000)
  • 1.7 8V 70 TD Diesel (176A3000)
  • 1.7 8V 70 TD Diesel (176A5000)
  • 1.7D 8V 60 Diesel (176B3000)
Punto 2000-2012 11
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000)
  • 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188B2000)
  • 1.9D 8V Diesel (188A3000)
Punto 2009-2025 10
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B4000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B8000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (223A9000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (330A1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (955B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet DPF Diesel (199A9000)
  • 1.6 16V MultiJet DPF Diesel (955A3000)

What is the role of the Fiat Punto 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 Punto 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 Punto 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.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Punto 1993-2000 1993-2000 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000), 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000), 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000), 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000), 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000), 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000), 1.7 8V 70 TD D… Diesel, Petrol
Punto 2000-2012 2000-2012 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000), 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000), 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000), 1… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Punto 2009-2025 2009-2025 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B7000), 0.9 8V TwinAir, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 1.2 8V 69 Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199B9000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000), 1.3 16V MultiJ… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol