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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
6 2002-2008 8
  • 1.8 MZR 16V Petrol (L8)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 120 Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 121 DPF Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 136 Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 143 DPF Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF)
  • 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF)
  • 2.3 MZR 16V Petrol (L3)
6 2007-2013 9
  • 1.8 MZR Petrol (L8)
  • 2.0 CiTD DPF Diesel (RF)
  • 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF)
  • 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF)
  • 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2)
  • 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2)
  • 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2)
  • 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2)
  • 2.5 MZR 16V Petrol (L5)
6 2012-2025 7
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 Petrol (PE)
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 165 Petrol (PE)
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 150 Diesel (SH)
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 Diesel (SH)
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 184 Diesel (SH)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 Petrol (PY)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 195 Petrol (PY)

What is the role of the Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 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
6 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.8 MZR 16V Petrol (L8), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 120 Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 121 DPF Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 136 Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZ-CD CiTD 143 DPF Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR 16V Petrol (LF), 2.3 MZR 16V 4WD Petrol (L3), 2.3 MZR 16V MPS Petrol (L3), 2.3 MZR 16… Diesel, Petrol
6 2007-2013 2007-2013 1.8 MZR Petrol (L8), 2.0 CiTD DPF Diesel (RF), 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF), 2.0 MZR Petrol (LF), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.2 CiTD DPF Diesel (R2), 2.5 MZR 16V Petrol (L5) Diesel, Petrol
6 2012-2025 2012-2025 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 Petrol (PE), 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 165 Petrol (PE), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 150 Diesel (SH), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 Diesel (SH), 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 184 Diesel (SH), 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 Petrol (PY), 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 195 Petrol (PY) Diesel, Petrol