fuel filter and air filter change out

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TDIEB

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For some reason I can't remember how many miles before changing the fuel filter and the air filter. I think it is 30,000 for fuel and 20,000 for air, (stock air filter)
 
Bob_Fout

Bob_Fout

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Joester said:
i thought it was 20k for both, but i guess thats a good thing, lol
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Most air filters are not anywhere near dirty by 40K miles though.
 
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London Luke

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For what they cost and they can both be done in less than 10 mins?

what the hell !! Do it when every year !
 
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Thor

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Gray, Me
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Lucky you can get 20k, mine lasted about 17k and starts leaking out the water drain on filter, so i change it every 10k with oil
 
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Thor said:
Lucky you can get 20k, mine lasted about 17k and starts leaking out the water drain on filter, so i change it every 10k with oil
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What brand filter?
 
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SheeB

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Wow, save yourself some money and invest in a CAT filter system. The CAT filters filter better and are cheaper and require a much longer change interval. There is also the newer Nicktane setup, which I like the head design better as I have scratch marks on my CAT filter head as it was a PITA to seperate from the filter the last change.
 
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egibbys

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I checked my air filter, even though I know you aren't supposed to break that seal, but my air filter was super dirty. It only had 20k on it but after seeing it I'm glad I checked and swapped it out.
 
Bob_Fout

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egibbys said:
I checked my air filter, even though I know you aren't supposed to break that seal, but my air filter was super dirty. It only had 20k on it but after seeing it I'm glad I checked and swapped it out.
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Did it *look* dirty, or was it actually dirty? There is a difference.
 
egibbys

egibbys

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Bob_Fout said:
Did it *look* dirty, or was it actually dirty? There is a difference.
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Well I dropped it on the ground and a ton of dirt and lint fell out of there. Like a thick layer. Cabin air filter was also the same way. It was also the same age as the engine filter.
 
PDJetta

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SheeB said:
Wow, save yourself some money and invest in a CAT filter system. The CAT filters filter better and are cheaper and require a much longer change interval. There is also the newer Nicktane setup, which I like the head design better as I have scratch marks on my CAT filter head as it was a PITA to seperate from the filter the last change.
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I replace my CAT fuel filter at 40,000 miles. Its easy to remember to change the fuel and air filters at the same time.

--Nate
 
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