Replacing Fuel Filter?

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johnsTDI

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2012 Highline
Hey guys im wanting to change my Fuel Filter on my 2012 TDI Highline should i go with VW's oem?
or aftermarket? any difference in the two? "i notice the aftermarket filter" im looking at comes with a ruber gasket
that goes on the inside metal Cap is the VW oem Fuel filter like this or is the gasket built on the filter.?
http://weblink.carquest.com/graphicImages/small/-07291810560269_AIO.jpg
 
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IndigoBlueWagon

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Your car can have one of two fuel filters, although it's highly likely it's this one: https://www.idparts.com/fuel-filter-late-style-a5-brm-cjaa-p-694.html. Look at the illustration that shows how the appearance of the canister differs between the two to verify yours is the "late" one.

I'd go with a known brand that's an OE supplier to VW. MANN, MAHLE, UFI, or Hengst. And the o-ring should be changed with each filter swap.
 
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johnsTDI

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IndigoBlueWagon said:
Your car can have one of two fuel filters, although it's highly likely it's this one: https://www.idparts.com/fuel-filter-late-style-a5-brm-cjaa-p-694.html. Look at the illustration that shows how the appearance of the canister differs between the two to verify yours is the "late" one.
I'd go with a known brand that's an OE supplier to VW. MANN, MAHLE, UFI, or Hengst. And the o-ring should be changed with each filter swap.
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Thanks for posting. the fuel filter i posted is from Carquest its a 10 Micron filter
cost $26.00 i will give VW dealer a call if oem filter is a lower micron filter than obviously its a better made filter worth getting.
 
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