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      11-28-2023, 05:36 PM   #1
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Fuel Filter replacement?

My 550 has about 82K miles now. I'm starting to wonder about stuff I should replace as the mileage creeps up. Has anyone replaced their fuel filter(s) yet? Any idea where they might be located (accessible or not)? Thanks!
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      11-28-2023, 07:15 PM   #2
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No idea on location...on my E39 its under the drivers side.
But you are on the right track...I generally have the fuel filter replaced around 90k to 100k. I have been told they can go longer, but if the filter has a lot of restriction, it can stress the fuel pump. I know I got over 200k miles on my fuel pump on my E39...I'm at 357k now.
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      11-28-2023, 11:24 PM   #3
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There is no replaceable fuel filter. There is a "filter" integral to the in tank fuel pump.
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There is no replaceable fuel filter. There is a "filter" integral to the in tank fuel pump.
I hate that design philosophy. So if you are into preventive maintenance, now you incur the cost of a fuel pump, to get the new filter. Or you wait until you are disabled with a clogged up filter, or failed pump or both.
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