Change Car Fuel Filter Renault Trafic
Change Car Fuel Filter
| Estimated time | 0h30–0h45 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–75£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
What is the role of the Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafic II 2001-2015 | 2001-2015 | 1.9 dCi 100 Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7)), 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7)), 2.0 16V 120 Petrol (F4R-720 (L7)), 2.0 16V 120 Petrol (F4R-820 (H8)), 2.0 dCi 115 (B30) Diesel (M9R-780 (E7)), 2.0 dCi 115 Diesel (M9R-692 (F6)), 2.0 dCi 115 Diesel (M9R-782 (M7)), 2.0 dCi 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Trafic III 2014-2025 | 2014-2025 | 1.6 dCi 115 Diesel (R9M-408 (A4)), 1.6 dCi 120 Diesel (R9M-413 (H4)), 1.6 dCi 120 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-450 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 125 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 140 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-450 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 145 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 90 Diesel (R9M-408 (A… | Diesel |