Fuel Filter 1.6 Multijet Question

[TJB]

I've decided to change the fuel filter on my Delta; it looks as though it may never have been done. I've got a replacement from my local motor factor, a Bosch N2076 which looks to be very similar and says Fiat, Lancia, Alfa on the box. However, my original filter has a big black electrical connector on the bottom and the Bosch one doesn't.

 

Anyone any experience with this. I'm guessing the electronics are to warn when the filter needs changing, so if I keep to a 2 yearly filter change will there be any other issues?

Edited August 28, 2019 by TJB

[Andrewgrale]

I've decided to change the fuel filter on my Delta; it looks as though it may never have been done. I've got a replacement from my local motor factor, a Bosch N2076 which looks to be very similar and says Fiat, Lancia, Alfa on the box. However, my original filter has a big black electrical connector on the bottom and the Bosch one doesn't.

 

Anyone any experience with this. I'm guessing the electronics are to warn when the filter needs changing, so if I keep to a 2 yearly filter change will there be any other issues?

You just screw the sensor out of the old filter and use the seal from the new filter to seal it QED

[TJB]

You just screw the sensor out of the old filter and use the seal from the new filter to seal it QED

 

Ah, thanks. I'm still relatively new to this Italian car malarkey. My job for tomorrow sorted out then.

[Andrewgrale]

Ah, thanks. I'm still relatively new to this Italian car malarkey. My job for tomorrow sorted out then.

I'm not (new to Italian cars) so ask away, rather than to chance making a balls up :-D

[TJB]

I'm not (new to Italian cars) so ask away, rather than to chance making a balls up :-D

 

Thanks for the guidance, all done in about 10 minutes.

[Andrewgrale]

Thanks for the guidance, all done in about 10 minutes.

You're very welcome :-D