1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters

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Keep Your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Top Shape with Quality Fuel Filters

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Fuel Filter, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Fuel Water Separator Filters and Fuel Filters. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filter at Advance Auto Parts is around $26.32, with a range that starts at $16.49 and goes up to $31.49. With 3 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Fuel Filter: Engineered for Optimal Engine Efficiency and Performance, Heavy Duty Fuel Filter: Secondary Spin-On, and Fuel/Water Separator: Quality Removal of Water and Contaminants from Fuel System start at just $16.49 and offer a great balance of form and function.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Fuel Filter, don’t forget to check out other key components like Air Filters and Oil Filters. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters

Carquest Premium – 8mm Inlet-Outlet Metal In-Line Fuel Filter (Part No.86179)

8mm Inlet-Outlet Metal In-Line Fuel Filter

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$40.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Carquest Premium – 14X1.5mm Inlet – 12X1.5mm Outlet Fuel Filter (Part No.86156)

14X1.5mm Inlet - 12X1.5mm Outlet Fuel Filter

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$32.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Carquest Premium – 3 Line (5/16" Inlet – 5/16"Outlet, 5/16" Vapor) Metal In-Line Fuel Filter (Part No.86833)

3 Line (5/16" Inlet - 5/16"Outlet, 5/16" Vapor) Metal In-Line Fuel Filter

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$58.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Carquest Premium – 8mm Inlet-Outlet Metal In-Line Fuel Filter (Part No.86521)

8mm Inlet-Outlet Metal In-Line Fuel Filter

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$23.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Carquest Premium – 14X1.5mm Inlet – 12X1.5mm Outlet Fuel Filter (Part No.86279)

14X1.5mm Inlet - 12X1.5mm Outlet Fuel Filter

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$40.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Fram – Heavy Duty Fuel Filter: Secondary Spin-On (Part No.P8043)

Heavy Duty Fuel Filter: Secondary Spin-On

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$16.49
This high-volume accessory is designed to promote efficient fuel injection performance. FRAM offers exceptional domestic and import fuel filter coverage to meet the needs of virtually all engine configurations.

Product Features:
  • Designed for use in modern fuel injection systems and with oxygenated fuels
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Carquest Premium – Cartridge Diesel Filter for Audi/VW – 5.59" Height (Part No.86037)

Cartridge Diesel Filter for Audi/VW - 5.59" Height

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$61.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Carquest Premium – 3 Line (5/16" Inlet – 5/16"Outlet, 5/16" Vapor) Metal In-Line Fuel Filter (Part No.86814)

3 Line (5/16" Inlet - 5/16"Outlet, 5/16" Vapor) Metal In-Line Fuel Filter

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$69.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Fuel Filter: Engineered for Optimal Engine Efficiency and Performance (Part No.96316)

Fuel Filter: Engineered for Optimal Engine Efficiency and Performance

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$30.99
Carquest Premium Fuel Spin-on Filters protect your engine and fuel system by removing dirt, rust, and other impurities from the fuel before it reaches your engine fuel system. These filters effectively remove contaminants to prevent clogging and damage to fuel injectors, pumps and other critical engine components. The spin-on design screws directly onto a mounting head, allowing for easy servicing and replacement. By keeping the fuel clean, these filters help ensure optimal combustion, improve engine efficiency, and reduce emissions. Carquest Premium Fuel Spin-on Filters are designed to meet or exceed the performance requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE filter performance levels over the entire OE recommended service interval.
  • Made in USA
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Purolator – Fuel Filter (Part No.F50155)

Fuel Filter

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$19.99
A clogged fuel filter could lead to contaminants in the engine fluid ¿ a common source of engine system failures. Protect fuel pumps and fuel injectors from these costly malfunctions. A Purolator® Fuel Filter scrubs fuel clean of dirt, rust and other contaminants for smooth and efficient engine performance. Removes water from the fuel system. Prevents rust and corrosion in your engine. Keeps fuel contaminant free. Replace annually for peak performance. Meets or exceeds OE specifications

Product Features:
  • Removes water from the fuel system
  • Prevents rust and corrosion in your engine
  • Keeps fuel contaminant free
  • Replace annually for peak performance
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications
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Beck/Arnley – Fuel Filter (Part No.043-1025)

Fuel Filter

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$24.99
Beck/Arnley parts meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit and function. Our product specialists work with a network of global sourcing partners so you can install the right part with confidence.

Product Features:
  • Matches OE form, fit and function
  • Made with top grade pleated or rolled materials
  • Designed to work with the OE bracket on vehicle if applicable
  • Quality construction for durability
  • Application specific for this vehicle
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Carquest Premium – 8mm Inlet-Outlet Metal In-Line VW Diesel Filter (Part No.86619)

8mm Inlet-Outlet Metal In-Line VW Diesel Filter

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$42.99
CARQUEST offers high quality, high efficiency fuel filters for automotive, medium and heavy trucks as well as farm, construction, mining and other equipment applications.

Product Features:
  • Keeps dirt, debris and contaminants from clogging fuel lines and causing erratic, unstable fuel performance
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Mann-Filter – High-Performance Fuel Filter for Clean Engine Operation (Part No.WK69)

High-Performance Fuel Filter for Clean Engine Operation

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$43.49
Modern high performance injection systems place high demands on the quality and purity of fuel. MANN-FILTER fuel filters ensure that dirt particles and any water contained in the fuel do not damage the engine. MANN-FILTER fuel filters are also adapted to the high demands of sensitive injection assemblies, as well as the specific properties of alternative fuels, for example biodiesel. By using extremely fine filter media, the fuel is reliably freed of undesirable dirt particles. Our filters protect injection systems against wear and corrosion and thus help maintain the smooth running of the entire engine. An effect which is also positively reflected in the maintenance costs.

Product Features:
  • Ensures that dirt particles and any water contained in the fuel do not damage the engine
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Carquest Premium – Cartridge Style Canister Diesel Filter – Audi/VW (Part No.86832)

Cartridge Style Canister Diesel Filter - Audi/VW

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$65.99
Fuel filters use media paper recently developed for the OEM¿s to ensure premium filtration dependability & performance. Keeps smaller contaminants in the system out of the engine and other fuel delivery components. Provides the highest in fuel cleansing efficiency and capacity by trapping harmful contaminants such as dirt, water, scale and rust before they reach your vehicle’s fueling system.

Product Features:
  • Replacing the fuel filter provides two benefits. First, the fuel filter protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging. Second, a new fuel filter has less restriction, preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Manufactured to a strict quality standards with 98% efficiency at a 10 micron rating.
  • Provides maximum fuel system protection.
  • Designed to meet or exceed Original Equipment specifications
  • Protects the injectors from debris that cause damage and clogging.
  • Provides less restriction preventing the fuel pump from working too hard.
  • Superior materials, design and construction ensure CARQUEST fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Fuel/Water Separator: Quality Removal of Water and Contaminants from Fuel System (Part No.96031)

Fuel/Water Separator: Quality Removal of Water and Contaminants from Fuel System

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$31.49
Carquest Premium Fuel/Water Separator Filters remove water and other impurities from the fuel before it reaches your engine fuel system. These filters effectively separate water from the fuel, preventing corrosion and damage to fuel injectors, pumps and other critical engine components. By keeping the fuel clean and water-free, these filters help ensure optimal combustion, improve engine efficiency, and reduce emissions. Carquest Premium Fuel/Water Separator Filters are designed to meet or exceed the performance requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE filter performance levels over the entire OE recommended service interval.
  • Application engineered media which aids in stripping water in diesel fuels
  • Patent pending drain, metal end caps, which hold media in place
  • Rust resistant can, ensuring no leakage from inside
  • Made in USA
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Most Popular Fuel Water Separator Filter for 1981 Volkswagen Jettas

Enhance your 1981 Volkswagen Jetta with this popular Fuel Water Separator Filter we have in stock, for $31.49.

Carquest Premium – Fuel/Water Separator: Quality Removal of Water and Contaminants from Fuel System (Part No.96031)

Fuel/Water Separator: Quality Removal of Water and Contaminants from Fuel System

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$31.49
Carquest Premium Fuel/Water Separator Filters remove water and other impurities from the fuel before it reaches your engine fuel system. These filters effectively separate water from the fuel, preventing corrosion and damage to fuel injectors, pumps and other critical engine components. By keeping the fuel clean and water-free, these filters help ensure optimal combustion, improve engine efficiency, and reduce emissions. Carquest Premium Fuel/Water Separator Filters are designed to meet or exceed the performance requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE filter performance levels over the entire OE recommended service interval.
  • Application engineered media which aids in stripping water in diesel fuels
  • Patent pending drain, metal end caps, which hold media in place
  • Rust resistant can, ensuring no leakage from inside
  • Made in USA
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Best-Selling 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters

Upgrade your Jetta with one of our 2 best-selling Fuel Filters.

Carquest Premium – Fuel Filter: Engineered for Optimal Engine Efficiency and Performance (Part No.96316)

Fuel Filter: Engineered for Optimal Engine Efficiency and Performance

from

$30.99
Carquest Premium Fuel Spin-on Filters protect your engine and fuel system by removing dirt, rust, and other impurities from the fuel before it reaches your engine fuel system. These filters effectively remove contaminants to prevent clogging and damage to fuel injectors, pumps and other critical engine components. The spin-on design screws directly onto a mounting head, allowing for easy servicing and replacement. By keeping the fuel clean, these filters help ensure optimal combustion, improve engine efficiency, and reduce emissions. Carquest Premium Fuel Spin-on Filters are designed to meet or exceed the performance requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE filter performance levels over the entire OE recommended service interval.
  • Made in USA
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Fram – Heavy Duty Fuel Filter: Secondary Spin-On (Part No.P8043)

Heavy Duty Fuel Filter: Secondary Spin-On

from

$16.49
This high-volume accessory is designed to promote efficient fuel injection performance. FRAM offers exceptional domestic and import fuel filter coverage to meet the needs of virtually all engine configurations.

Product Features:
  • Designed for use in modern fuel injection systems and with oxygenated fuels
See More

FAQs for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters

What are the best-selling Fuel Filters for 1981 Volkswagen Jettas?

Out of 3 Fuel Filters that fit 1981 Volkswagen Jettas, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters?

The prices of Fuel Filters for the 1981 Volkswagen Jetta range from $16.49 up to $31.49 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Fuel Filter for a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta?

The average price for Fuel Filters for the 1981 Volkswagen Jetta is $26.32. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Fuel Filter category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Fuel Filters for other Volkswagen Jetta model years?

Yes, we carry Fuel Filters for 37 model years of Volkswagen Jettas between 1980 and 2018. The following model years are the most popular for Fuel Filter purchases: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010.

What are the cheapest Fuel Filters for my 1981 Volkswagen Jetta?

The cheapest 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Fuel Filters for any other 1981 Volkswagen models?

Yes. We stock Fuel Filters for 4 other popular 1981 Volkswagen models. Some of the most popular are 1981 Rabbit Fuel Filters, 1981 Scirocco Fuel Filters, 1981 Vanagon Fuel Filters, 1981 Rabbit Pickup Fuel Filters, and 1981 Dasher Fuel Filters.

What types of Fuel Filters do you sell for my 1981 Volkswagen Jetta?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Fuel Filters for a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta:

Can I get help with 1981 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filter orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Volkswagen Fuel Filters and more.

What is your return policy for Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Filters and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.