530i Fuel Filter Replacement
10-30-2009, 08:17 PM
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Has anyone on here changed their fuel filter on their 04 530i??? I am at 100,000 miles and am wondering if this is needed to be done. I am not sure it has ever been done since I am second owner.
10-31-2009, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by wanker' post='1044028' date='Oct 30 2009, 11:28 PM
I believe the fuel filter is located in the gas tank, and thus cannot be replaced. Don't ask me why BMW did this.
10-31-2009, 10:43 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
I would go ahead and replace it now instead of risking a break-down.
11-01-2009, 08:11 AM
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FWIW, I also have a 2004 and was having some hesitation and loss of performance issues. I took my car to the dealer and they upgraded my software (for free) and it eliminated the hesitation. Also you should replace your spark plugs at least every 50K miles. I recently changed out my plugs and the increased performance was quite noticable.
Thus, you might want check your software and consider a tune up, if you haven't done so already. Good luck.
Thus, you might want check your software and consider a tune up, if you haven't done so already. Good luck.
11-01-2009, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wanker' post='1044689' date='Nov 1 2009, 12:11 PM
FWIW, I also have a 2004 and was having some hesitation and loss of performance issues. I took my car to the dealer and they upgraded my software (for free) and it eliminated the hesitation. Also you should replace your spark plugs at least every 50K miles. I recently changed out my plugs and the increased performance was quite noticable.
Thus, you might want check your software and consider a tune up, if you haven't done so already. Good luck.
Thus, you might want check your software and consider a tune up, if you haven't done so already. Good luck.
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