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Post by TomK » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:25 pm

Has anyone changed theirs? Now I know it's supposed to be a 'for life' item, but I'm not convinced about BMW's definition of 'for life' :)
It's supposed to be self cleaning I think, but if there's crap in the tank, there's crap in the tank right? Car's on 73k.
I also know it's a pain to get to but can be done without removing the fuel tanks. Since the exhaust is being dropped next week I thought I might get it done. Any opinions?
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Post by mmm-five » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:31 pm

It is strange that the e46 M3 has a fuel filter change as part of an inspection, but we don't.

Just for peace of mind, I don't let the car get below 1/4 tank :poke:
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Post by TomK » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:40 pm

mmm-five wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:31 pm It is strange that the e46 M3 has a fuel filter change as part of an inspection, but we don't.
Quite! Different filter design apparently, but I still can't get my head around it.
mmm-five wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:31 pm Just for peace of mind, I don't let the car get below 1/4 tank :poke:
Filter and pump are at the bottom of the tank as far as I can work out, so that ain't gonna help you :poke:
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Post by Beedub » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:13 pm

its an in tank one ....... and its a PItA to take out.... i changed my fuel pump and what a nightmare.
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Post by D4dawg » Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:35 pm

Guess mines staying put haha

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Post by mmm-five » Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:01 am

In that case, I might leave mine until its 200,00 mile service :P
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