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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h45–2h30 ~75–250£
Estimated time 0h45–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~75–250£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Mini 2001-2007 4
  • Cooper, -LPG LPG,Petrol (W10B16A)
  • One 1.4d Diesel (W17D14 (1ND))
  • One 1.4d Diesel (W17D14 (1ND))
  • One 1.6i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (W10B16A)
Mini 2006-2015 20
  • Cooper D Diesel (N47C16A)
  • Cooper D Diesel (N47C20A)
  • Cooper D Diesel (W16D16 (9HZ))
  • Cooper Petrol (N12B16A)
  • Cooper Petrol (N12B16A)
  • Cooper Petrol (N16B16A)
  • Cooper S John Cooper Works Petrol (N14B16A)
  • Cooper S Petrol (N14B16A)
  • Cooper S Petrol (N14B16A)
  • Cooper S Petrol (N18B16A)
  • Cooper S Petrol (N18B16A)
  • Cooper SD Diesel (N47C20A)
  • John Cooper Works GP Petrol (N18B16C)
  • John Cooper Works Petrol (N14B16C)
  • John Cooper Works Petrol (N18B16A)
  • John Cooper Works Petrol (N18B16C)
  • One D Diesel (N47C16A)
  • One D Diesel (W16D16 (9HZ))
  • One Petrol (N12B14A)
  • One Petrol (N16B16A)
Mini 2013-2024 14
  • Cooper D Diesel (B37C15A)
  • Cooper Petrol (B38A15A)
  • Cooper Petrol (B38A15F)
  • Cooper S JCW tuning kit Petrol (B48A20A)
  • Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A)
  • Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A)
  • Cooper S Petrol (B48A20F)
  • Cooper S Petrol (B48A20F)
  • Cooper SD Diesel (B47C20A)
  • Cooper SD Diesel (B47C20B)
  • John Cooper Works Petrol (B48A20B)
  • One 102 Petrol (B38A15A)
  • One 75 Petrol (B38A15A)
  • One D Diesel (B37C15A)

What is the role of the Mini Mini 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 Mini Mini 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 Mini Mini 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
Mini 2001-2007 2001-2007 Cooper, -LPG LPG,Petrol (W10B16A), One 1.4d Diesel (W17D14 (1ND)), One 1.4d Diesel (W17D14 (1ND)), One 1.4i Petrol (W10B14A), One 1.6i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (W10B16A) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Mini 2006-2015 2006-2015 Cooper D Diesel (N47C16A), Cooper D Diesel (N47C20A), Cooper D Diesel (W16D16 (9HZ)), Cooper Petrol (N12B16A), Cooper Petrol (N12B16A), Cooper Petrol (N16B16A), Cooper S John Cooper Works Petrol (N14B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N14B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N14B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N1… Diesel, Petrol
Mini 2013-2024 2013-2024 Cooper D Diesel (B37C15A), Cooper Petrol (B38A15A), Cooper Petrol (B38A15F), Cooper S JCW tuning kit Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20F), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20F), Cooper SD Diesel (B47C20A), Cooper SD Diesel (B47C20… Diesel, Petrol