BMW E46 Fuel Filter Location & Replacement

BMW E46 3 series fuel filter replacement.
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[@MadMikeProietti]

Working on your drive, probably like most subscribers. For me, that’s what makes your videos stand out against others 👌.

[@kjschrauber2126]

Great video mate

[@user-qq3df1mb3k]

Great video as usual mate

[@GeorgeAusters]

Thanks mate

[@JSarmiento.]

US and UK E46 models have the fuel filters in the same spot and side. Some pre-LCI M47 M57 models have the fuel filter in the engine bay making them extremely easy to service.

[@user-rv7dd7hh7j]

Thanks for the tips.

[@gurmssahota6958]

Brilliant demonstration and very well done - useful!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beemers7242]

Nicely done pal

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers mate

[@scott_ferguson]

Done my fuel filter, glow plugs and glow plug relay over the Xmas holidays. Car has been starting no problem in the cold Scottish mornings🤣. I am getting a 4B10 smooth running code now☹️ Great video mate

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good stuff! Have you tested injectors?

[@scott_ferguson]

@@GeorgeAusters Is there a DIY method or will I have to get them tested by a professional?👍

[@garycook1517]

Just had mine done last week on my E46 320d touring, good to see it being done though.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good stuff, yeah not a difficult job!

[@zeta5938]

Thank u for that video George! I was for a wile thinking in doing that but i was worry about geting air in the system 😅😅😅! But now i nust need the debit card number 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peterpanda9324]

Haha you should’ve checked for leaks before putting the cover back on

[@anonimul9731]

Feedback for better content: If you removed the filfer, cut in half and show what’s Inside, you will have 2 types of viewers 1 is here just see the procedure and never come back, and 1 is to enjoy watching quality content... honestly I’m subscribed but the content is 5/10 if you want to keep your subscribers make it less standard and more educational/interesting. See chrisfix’s Chanel and you will see what I’m trying to say. Also you could have tested the fuel pressure before and after... all this stuff makes it so much fun/interesting to watch.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good idea man, i'll try do that next time!

[@jasonmcnally3072]

Any ideas on the fuel economy george?

[@GeorgeAusters]

@@jasonmcnally3072 I should probably make a video on fuel economy

[@kjschrauber2126]

@@GeorgeAusters please mate. I know the N 47 is better at mileage but I think it's just like some drops off a litre of diesel that the N 47 is better than the M47. But M 47 is known for reliability where perhaps you cannot say that about the other engine

[@biohazard9787]

If this is the fuel filter, what is under the hood also fuel filter? So we have 2 fuel filters or?

[@nickhailes2298]

Hi George, back to BMW for me. Got myself an 2007 e91 320d tourer m sport. So back to watching your video's. Did you end up giving up your delivery job?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Glad to hear Nick & yes!

[@djsyxx]

Tip next time pull the fuel pump fuse, start the car up a few times it will cut out. That will reduce the pressure and amount of fuel you would lose when you take the filter off.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yeah not a big issue, you don’t really lose any more fuel that what’s in the filter👍🏻

[@djsyxx]

@@GeorgeAusters save having the sudden gush of fuel spraying everywhere lol.

[@bmwdocta9046]

I still can't compete

[@kjschrauber2126]

Fuel filter must be one of them used important changes together with engine oil approximately every 7000 miles that will make your engine and your car will last a long time

[@Dannitk]

👍🏼

[@LS17EAGLE]

Is this the Pierburg fuel pump 7.28217.00 in front of filter?

[@arnietwo11]

Haha george when i saw u tight under the car i was wondering how ur neck muscles were the following day ?? Mine are still a bit stiff 2 days after doing the filter change job !! Espero que tengas un buen dia !! Saludos Arnie

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yes always gives me a stiff neck!

[@jasonmcnally3072]

I've been running a 320d e46 touring about 5 weeks and I'm hopefully getting it mapped soon but in the meantime I'm lucky if I'm getting 30mpg mostly semi urban driving. All I've done since I got it is change the oil and filter but if anything its got slightly worse. I rely on it for delivery work so was hoping if there is something I'm missing. I've been told it was serviced off the seller ( son in law) any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. p.s loving the vids

[@saiwed3590]

check your thermostats , egr thermostat and main thermostat , they can cause the poor mpg because engine wont heat up to its operating temperature. + you can check/clean egr and intake manifold.

[@kennytheamazing]

What's the normal fuel filter interval? Since it's pretty easy on my f31 diesel, I do it with every oil change, only takes 20min extra if the car is up anyway. Even a proper Bosch one doesn't cost a lot.

[@GeorgeAusters]

I believe the recommended is every 2 years but I do it every year and an oil change usually every 6 months

[@crandaddyful]

That's funny i did the whole small service and forgot i wanted to get the fuel filter done with a petrol bm is not top of mind like a Diesel I did get my passenger front refresh the 🤬that lower ball joint for the torsion bar 🐔😜 lol

[@lukem5522]

What are your plans with the E46 once you are finished with it

[@GeorgeAusters]

It’s up for sale mate

[@lukem5522]

do you have a link for the car?

[@jobhoogeboom]

I want to replace the fuel filter too on my 325i touring

[@GeorgeAusters]

Get it done mate!

[@jobhoogeboom]

@@GeorgeAusters yeah indeed! I’m going to delete the clutch delay valve too next week

[@yanntauira6631]

Do know the part number of the fuel filter heater of a 320D e92 automatic transmission of 2007 engine n47 ? Because I have this fault code 4B1C and this is about the heating of the fuel filter...

[@kennytheamazing]

You can look it up on realoem.com

[@nemz7505]

Lloyd Carlisle have these on offer for only £24 bought a few in the last year - guessing they have an overstock as there was a previous safety recall. Check the part number below is found on your vehicle on RealOEM and you're golden. Nice and easy to fit, remove passenger underside cover and it's right there, just a pipe, circlip and single electrical connector. Search for this on ebay -> BMW FUEL FILTER HEATER 13328572519 GENUINE LLOYD CARLISLE

[@yanntauira6631]

I can't find it on realoem.com but i'm gonna check the part number tomorrow. Thank you guys

[@jordanhagan1996]

Isn’t in under the bonnets or is there 2 of them?

[@GeorgeAusters]

No it’s not

[@jordanhagan1996]

@@GeorgeAusters ok some seem to be under the bonnet and some under the car. There’s other videos on here. Not sure how I’d know which I have.

[@mrg7721]

I'm the same sure it's under bonnet Is there two filters ???

[@bystander1489]

Nothing lasts forever George

[@GeorgeAusters]

So said Echo and the Bunnymen

[@kjschrauber2126]

@@GeorgeAusters Tell this the M57 mate

[@simon_sjw9973]

Hi peoples

[@GeorgeAusters]

Hello Simon

[@tonyfox1434]

Cover your eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrHansSchuman]

I think your alternator is bad 🤔🚨

[@GeorgeAusters]

It wasn’t

[@bmwdocta9046]

I still can't compete