JTD Condenser

Hi

Anyone notice that according to the manual, you are supposed to get a Fiat engineer to empty the diesel condenser every 5000km [something to do with moisture, etc.].

Anyone done this yet? I am seeing my brother-in-law next week who is a mechanic, so probably get him to check it out for me. Even he was surprised by that time-span.

Stuart

According to my service manual it states "drain condensation from fuel filter every 6 months/4,500 miles. This may be required more frequently dependant on usage".

Les Ross
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Hi

Just checked the service manual now that it is to hand back at home - nothing within the 'New Ulysse Maintenance Programme - Diesel'; it just gives info for what to do every 12k/1 year. That is effective 8/03.

BUT the Owners Handbook , IX/2002 1st edition, gives all the service schedules in kilometres, and mentions every 5k to bleed condensor!

Um - need to speak to dealer me thinks!

Stuart

Ah, just read Lester Piglets comment at bottom of page 35 to service manual re 4500miles/6months.

I will probably do this operation myself, once i have learnt, and ignore main manual which says use a main dealer!

Stu

If excessive water is in fuel it will tell you on you dashboard. Theres a sensor in the bottom of the fuel filter, Just undo and drain of the excess water and diesel. Sensors will be on different on differrent diesel engines.

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Thanks for that, Fiat Expert. Another part of the Telematics system presumably. If only all this was in the manual!

Stuart