OEM Mercedes-Benz Fuel Filters
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT Black Series
The fuel filters in your Mercedes-Benz go bad, and it can quickly lead to engine failure. Our advice: see the signs they're faulty, and you should replace them ASAP. Shop OEM replacements with us here at Autohaus Parts Delivered in Peoria IL; we stock a top-quality selection, designed to fit the luxury ride you love, and at competitive prices. Take advantage of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts shipped fast, anywhere in the US; order now.
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All About Fuel Filters for Mercedes-Benz
The fuel filter in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle helps prevent the contaminants in the gas it runs on from getting into its fuel system, clogging up things like the fuel pump and fuel injectors, making it harder for that gas to move, and causing engine problems. Most of the brand's cars and SUVs have two types of fuel filters. One is a strainer, which you can find in the fuel tank. The other, you can find in the main fuel line.
The symptoms of a defective fuel filter is include a lit Check Engine light, rough starts, engine lag, misfires, shuddering while idling, stalls, being unable to start at all. In other words, if the engine's not running right, it may mean a fuel filter issue. If you're seeing any such signs, you'll need to get a better idea of what might be happening: run a careful inspection. If the results call for replacement, it's your best option.
How to replace a fuel filter is straightforward. Just follow the directions in your owner's manual, relieving fuel pressure as required by unplugging the fuse or relay, and then finding, disconnecting and removing the filter, putting in the new one, and replacing the fuse or relay again. You'll need a drain pan for the job, plus needle-nose pliers, a pair of safety glasses, a slot screwdriver, some vehicle ramps (if the filter's mounted underneath it), and a garden hose connected to a water source, not to mention a fire extinguisher for safety. If you're not sure what to do, or you'd prefer help, get in touch with a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule a service appointment.