is there a fuel filter that needs changing?

monterey · 11-06-2017, 09:03 AM

i can't seem to locate anyone talking about fuel filter replacements.

JsL · 11-06-2017, 09:58 AM

Fuel filter is integrated with the fuel pump. Not something that is replaced until the fuel pump goes bad.

Or... Give yourself a reason to replace it and supercharge your car, upgrade to a high flow fuel pump and run full e85.

Link to part:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...p/16112283495/

Link to kinda diy (not sure if steps are the same for M3):
http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm

monterey · 11-06-2017, 10:19 AM

that explains everything. thx. When I had an E36, the fuel filter was huge. How did it go from huge to non existence?

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JsL Major 448 Rep 1,263 Posts Drives: 2011 AW M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Fuel filter is integrated with the fuel pump. Not something that is replaced until the fuel pump goes bad. Or... Give yourself a reason to replace it and supercharge your car, upgrade to a high flow fuel pump and run full e85. Link to part: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...p/16112283495/ Link to kinda diy (not sure if steps are the same for M3): http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm
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monterey Major 339 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	that explains everything. thx. When I had an E36, the fuel filter was huge. How did it go from huge to non existence? __________________ A job is nothing but work.
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