Water in fuel filter warning

Questions about the Water in fuel filter warning symbol

What does the Water in fuel filter warning symbol mean on Škoda cars?

Diesel cars: lights up with the amber triangle when there is water in the fuel filter. Continue driving carefully and seek a specialist garage.

What does the Water in fuel filter warning symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Lit yellow: slow down at once and drive to a workshop. If it lights straight after refuelling, do not drive on: switch off the engine and get expert help immediately.

Does the Water in fuel filter warning symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Škoda cars it means: Water in diesel fuel filter. On Volkswagen cars it means: Water in the diesel fuel.

What does the Water in fuel filter warning symbol look like?

Amber: Fuel pump with hose plus three droplets to the right. It is also called “diesel water separator”, “fuel filter water” and “water in diesel”.

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