Fuel Filter replacement?

kosmokratur · 11-28-2023, 04:36 PM

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!

430Scud · 11-28-2023, 06:15 PM

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.

n-hampt4 · 11-28-2023, 10:24 PM

There is no replaceable fuel filter. There is a "filter" integral to the in tank fuel pump.

11-28-2023, 04:36 PM	#1
kosmokratur Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2018 M550, '00 750, '97 540,.. Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Finger Lakes, NY iTrader: (0)	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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430Scud Second Lieutenant 253 Rep 295 Posts Drives: M550iX,430 Scud,E39 540Msport Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	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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n-hampt4 New Member 17 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	There is no replaceable fuel filter. There is a "filter" integral to the in tank fuel pump.
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