Well we have discussed oil changes but I want to know if anyone has clues on the diesel filters. I used to keep spares in the car , a blocked filter can stop you dead but I haven't explored how to change and where they are or for that matter picked up some extra filters. I assume all diesel owners would want to carry spares as one load of bad fuel or water will stop you dead. M16 SVD8 ,4.4 HSE with a few extras, Sold R50 , Wife SQ5 , BMW R1200GSW.

I always have carried one, I haven't put much effort into getting one yet though. I read somewhere the V8 diesel doesn't have a replaceable fuel filter. Do you know where yours is located? 2017 MY17 SDV6 SE

Interesting surely the makers of the world's best 4WD would have considered that in the outback or anywhere for that matter you can pick up dirty diesel. All interstate trucks run filters and are in a position for easy change. I googled and could not find filters for the current model. I will pull the bonnet today and have a look . I sure hope they are not in tank filter this has to be one of the dumbest places to locate, and yes I know the reason why they are there. M16 SVD8 ,4.4 HSE with a few extras, Sold R50 , Wife SQ5 , BMW R1200GSW.

matsoutback wrote:

I always have carried one, I haven't put much effort into getting one yet though. I read somewhere the V8 diesel doesn't have a replaceable fuel filter. Do you know where yours is located?

Is this an Australian thing?
I can honestly say I've never heard of anyone carrying a spare fuel filter in the UK, but I believe it is in the tank, and there may even be a second one but I could be completely wrong?

in the UK, you're never further than 10m from a dealer, or at least a workshop.

Australia is a BEEEG country, you can easily find yourself 1000km from the nearest town, much less a workshop.

Similar to ZA, where on certain roads, there is no cellphone reception and the nearest settlement (not even town) is more than a day's walk.

So yeah, for us who don't live on a tiny island, a spare fuel filter is a must when venturing out

IRBails, check my sig for the workshop manual, it may be helpful? --
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I made enquiry for the SDV6, and the filter is around $170.00. Not sure where it is located yet though, I think it is underneath somewhere. 2017 MY17 SDV6 SE

Naks, do you have a link for the L494 workshop manual? MY16 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography in Aleutian silver, stealth pack and toys.

+1 for the workshop manual. 2017 MY17 SDV6 SE

Well on my car (SDV6 HSE), the fuel filter is fitted to the inner wing, on the right hand side as you open the bonnet. You can`t miss it. It looks like the same canister filter that was used on the old L322, and they cost about £40 here from any motor factor. On the old car though, it was mounted at the side of the transmission, which was a pretty daft location to be fair.

naks wrote:

in the UK, you're never further than 10m from a dealer, or at least a workshop.

Australia is a BEEEG country, you can easily find yourself 1000km from the nearest town, much less a workshop.

Similar to ZA, where on certain roads, there is no cellphone reception and the nearest settlement (not even town) is more than a day's walk.

So yeah, for us who don't live on a tiny island, a spare fuel filter is a must when venturing out

IRBails, check my sig for the workshop manual, it may be helpful?

I have located the fuel filter, it is easy to access from the engine bay. Sits up high on the LHS above the wheel well and looks fairly easy to replace. Definitely cheaper to buy it overseas. 2017 MY17 SDV6 SE

Yes mine was visible when the engine cover was removed. Is replaceable and the tech at the dealer said it would be a good idea to carry a spare. Asked what would happen if blocked he said just water will block the filter said anyone who seriously wants to use the vehicle for off road purposes should carry a spare. Since this seems new to most of the posters here perhaps it's time to investigate where to obtain a spare filter. M16 SVD8 ,4.4 HSE with a few extras, Sold R50 , Wife SQ5 , BMW R1200GSW.

Fuel filter part number for mine is LR041978 and I'll upload a photo shortly to show what it looks like in its place.
 2017 MY17 SDV6 SE

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The fuel filters are not unique to RR. That number cross-references and is available from your local motor factor!