530i Fuel Filter Replacement

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:17 PM

timsvulcan

Thread Starter

Members

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

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.

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:28 PM

wanker

Members

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 72

Likes: 0

I believe the fuel filter is located in the gas tank, and thus cannot be replaced. Don't ask me why BMW did this.

Oct 31, 2009 | 05:29 AM

timsvulcan

Thread Starter

Members

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

Quote:

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.

The fuel filter is in the gas tank. I am having some performance issues and have ruled everything else out. Was thinking about the fuel filter and wondering if it needs changing out. Has anyone done this???

Oct 31, 2009 | 10:43 AM

porsche911targa

Contributors

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 2,718

Likes: 1

From: Massachusetts, USA

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.

Nov 1, 2009 | 08:11 AM

wanker

Members

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 72

Likes: 0

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.