2.0 Hdi Fuel Filter Query 2002.

[danieljw]

i guys, just stumbled upon this forum after just purchasing a 2002 citroen c5.

 

the car has good service history but like all my cars, i service them myself. i thought there was no hard in giving the c5 a small interim service, filters and oil.

 

oil / filter and air filter was no problem untill i came to the fuel filter..

 

the shop sold me a BOSCH filter as i have a BOSCH fuel system, as it tuens out i needed a SIEMENS fuel filter...

 

is this a common thing? has the housing been changed? was 2002 (52) a change over year?

 

Thank you in advance,

 

Daniel.

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Some of the early cars had a diesel fuel filter that had a bimetal strip element in them that altered the fuel flow direction within the filter depending on temperature. These were prone to failing and stopping the cars when cold. There was a case were coastline taxis had a car in the workshop which ran ok but once outside in the cold would cut out and it took some effort before the cause was found. You may find some parts evolve over the years but the main change was a face lift in 2004.

 

Have a look at the Common Problems pinned topic in the C5 technical section for some things to look out for.

[danieljw]

Thank you Paul, some serious digging, i found out all HDI engine from 2001 got the SIEMENS filter using the BOSCH fuel system, i will need to remember this for future reference. 

[paul.h]

You could always use the parts diagrams and your VIN (VIS) to see what is on your car. This is a free service if you register as an other professional and a member of the Citroen Owners Club http://service.citroen.com/do/changerParametres?

[ESL57]

 My car has the Mahle filter according to Citroen Service.  03 plate 2.0 hdi 8v

Edited November 18, 2015 by ESL57