| Brand | Genuine GM Motors Original OEM Factory Part |
| Part Number | 13263262 |
| Component Class | High-Efficiency Common Rail Diesel Fuel Filter Element Unit |
| Media Material | Premium Multi-Layer Depth Filtration Matrix Paper |
| Function | Micron-Level Particulate Extraction & Water Condensation Separation |
| Condition | Brand New Unused Original Sealed Factory Stock Packaged |
Protect your sensitive high-pressure common rail injection loop from premature wear, eliminate low-pressure fuel supply codes, and maintain perfect cold startup transitions with this Genuine GM 13263262 Diesel Fuel Filter Element. High-pressure diesel components demand pure, untainted fuel streams to prevent micro-scoring on precision injector valves. Cheap aftermarket replica filters utilize loosely bonded fiber textures that decompose prematurely or pass abrasive grit particles, accelerating costly pump deterioration. Opting for this original factory GM OEM filtration component ensures highly calibrated micron-level density parameters, stable water-in-fuel sensor mating seals, and absolute flow consistency tailored precisely for your CDTI diesel block.
- Premium Multi-Layer Filtration: Maximizes soot and dirt retention metrics to isolate abrasive debris cleanly away from fuel system rails.
- Advanced Water Coalescing: Effectively separates trace moisture from the fuel loop, eliminating internal rust formation or corrosion degradation.
- Perfect Housing Integration: True factory specifications guarantee zero fluid bypass channels inside the canister assembly tray.
Common rail diesel systems cannot tolerate dry air locks or debris contamination inside the clean-side lines.
- Absolute Cleanliness Rule: Thoroughly clean the exterior of the fuel filter canister housing BEFORE opening it. Even a single speck of dirt entering the fuel lines past the filter can permanently damage a diesel injector tip.
- Fuel System Priming Steps: After replacing the internal filter element and securing the canister lid, do NOT crank the engine immediately. Cycle the ignition key to the 'ON' position for 10-15 seconds multiple times, or run a diagnostic fuel pump prime sequence to purge trapped air completely before firing the motor.
| Model Generation Line & Variant Configuration | Engine Platform Profile | Mechanical Application & System Integration Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL CDTI ECO-DIESEL PASSENGER RANGES | ||
| Vauxhall Astra J • Sixth Generation Platforms |
CDTI Turbo Diesel | • Direct replacement matching factory element structural dimensions natively. • Restores smooth fuel distribution under cold weather runs. |
| Vauxhall Insignia A • First Generation Saloon / Sports Tourer |
CDTI Turbo Diesel | • Designed to handle the precise flow rates required for high-speed cruise runs cleanly. • Prevents high-acceleration fuel pressure starvation loops. |
| Vauxhall Zafira C • Zafira Tourer MPV Configurations |
CDTI Turbo Diesel | • Fits securely into the primary under-chassis or engine bay housing filter compartments natively. |
All customer orders are handled, securely processed, and dispatched within 1 business day. Precision filtration media must remain completely pristine and free of ambient warehouse dust or moisture exposure prior to installation. We ship this genuine GM fuel filter inside its sealed protective container, layered tightly in thick air-bubble cushioning tucked safely inside a rigid cardboard outer box, ensuring your component lands sterile, pristine, and ready to install.
We support your preventative vehicle maintenance schedules with a dependable 30-day store return window. In compliance with strict fuel system cleanliness guidelines, returns can only be accepted if the filter element remains completely uninstalled, has zero contact with diesel fuel fluid, shows no crushing on the paper pleats, and returns inside its original undamaged factory-labeled GM packaging.