VW Touareg Fuel Filter - 2009-10 - 3.0L TDI Diesel - Mahle

Blauparts recommends replacing your VW Touareg TDI fuel filter at the manufacturers specified replacement interval. The recommended service for the 3.0L CATA engine code VW TDI fuel filter is to drain or flush it every 15,000 miles and change it every 35,000 miles.

In most cases the fuel filter is one of the most overlooked scheduled maintenance items on a vehicle. Your VW fuel filter is responsible for the removal of dirt, dust, soot, particles, contaminants, water and other substances that can negatively affect the efficiency of your engines fuel injection systems. A bad or plugged fuel filter can result in poor fuel economy and a lack of engine performance. Regular fuel filter changes can result in the protection of your fuel injection system, trouble-free engine operation, and help avoid inconvenient breakdowns and costly engine repairs.