Change Car Fuel Filter Chevrolet Captiva
Change Car Fuel Filter
Easy
0h30–1h30
~50–150£
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the fuel filter RHD | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the fuel filter LHD | 0h45 |
What is the role of the Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva 2006-2011 | 2006-2011 | 2.0 VCDi (88/93 kW) Diesel (Z20S (LMN)), 2.0 VCDi Diesel (Z20S (LLW)), 2.4, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z24SED (LD9)), 3.2 V6 Petrol (10HM (LU1)) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Captiva 2011-2018 | 2011-2018 | 2.2 D 163 Diesel (A22DM (LNQ)), 2.2 D 184 Diesel (Z22D1 (LNQ)), 2.4 E85 Petrol (A24XE (LE9)), 2.4 Petrol (A24XE (LE5)), 3.0 V6 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (A30XH (LFW)), 3.0 V6 Petrol (A30XH (LF1)) | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol |
