How To Change Fuel Filter - BMW E46 DIY

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Today I show you how to replace your fuel filter on a BMW 325i but the process is the same for other e46 models. 330i 328i 323i
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[@garysanchez8876]

Where does the vacuum line that goes on the front of the filter lead to. I found mine was broken on both ends but I don’t know where the other side goes to.

[@jtaylor4027]

Safety tip: Remove fuel pump fuse (#54 on 2001 BMW 325I) And run car until it shuts off. Relieves pressure from lines. A mechanic would mention this.😉

[@Flaming360Spider]

True it's a safety thing don't leave that fuel pump fuse on the car remove it to relieve pressure.

[@gaborn4521]

Sorry I dont get it, remove fuse and run the car until it shuts off? About how much time until this occur? Or until all fuel is gone?

[@Seb-Storm]

@@gaborn4521 it takes a couple of seconds. The lines don't hold that much fuel

[@imhexztex4178]

I tried to do this but the car wouldn’t start when I pulled the fuse… does that mean there was no fuel pressure

[@joaquinarias-moreno6785]

Will this work on a 2002

[@shawnmatthews5118]

Great video. You are one of the rare posters who speaks clearly and doesn’t omit steps while doing tutorials. Thank you.

[@stevesheets2815]

Wish ya was closer...so hard to find an honest mechanic..very talented and still so young..good luck...

[@AChannel669]

you dont need a mechanic for this job, or other 50 jobs...e46 is simple...you need something to replace? watch a video on youtube and go for it...nothing hard :)

[@adoniasclark3360]

@@AChannel669 unless the parts are rusty don’t try it go to a mechanic

[@AChannel669]

@@adoniasclark3360 unless you have the tools for it...its all about tools...you dont have tools dont do it

[@primariochoa]

When I need to replace something on my 2005 BMW 330CI just watch your tutorials and boom! solved, thanks for all your time and support to us, your videos always well explained step by step, know what, you are the best.

[@penguinactually]

Appreciate you leaving everything in. Not just point out where bolts are and then cutting to the cover off and so on. Nice to see the whole process before going in

[@likits1999]

I replaced this on my 01 330i today. The fuel rail pressure before I replaced it, was 45 PSI. I removed the fuel pump fuese #54 and ran the engin until it died. After I replace the fuel pressure regulator,the fuel rail pressure read 55 PSI. I determined that it was a little clogged. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@jordanleatham6373]

Ankur, Thank you so much for making these videos. I recently bought my first E46 and have very little experience working on cars. Every time I have a problem with the car or need to work on something you have a video up that helps me get the job complete. Thank you so much for taking the time to create such great videos.

[@bjersery]

So good to have your videos to watch over and over to be better prepared for the projects I'm doing to my car. I was concerned about purchasing my BMW due to the stories of expensive repairs and preventive maintenance for this car. But after watching numerous video from your site I felt better about my decision to purchase the car. You have been a great resource for many of the repairs and maintenance I have done over the past several months. Thanks again for all the videos. I love my car and have enjoyed working on it!

[@renragged]

I've still got to do this. One of the few remaining things to take care of on my E46. Thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work!

[@alexbourg4165]

Thanks for your videos! You are a huge help to the e46 community .

[@isrealperez9069]

Find me watching your videos and you giving me input you have saved me a lot of money and without you I would have not known what to do this is my very first 2004 BMW 325xi thank you for your hard work and I appreciate your next two more videos have a blessed day thank you

[@mattz2386]

What a coincidence that you just posted this vid. I just ordered a new fuel filter a couple days ago. Thanks for the vid!

[@gokok8553]

Nice video. One thing - It is better not to put the fuel cover before you prime the fuel for flowing for few seconds (when you put the key to ignition position) so it is easier to diagnose if there is a leak in one of the hoses attached to the fuel filter or elsewhere under the cover. Even two people can do better, one turning the key to ignition another watching under the car for leak.

[@mckalewirnsberger1910]

It definitely helped! Thankyou . My Zhp has been acting really funky lately I replaced the fuel pump and it got better but still does it , so replacing the fuel filter today , it has 130k miles and idk if the filter is original or not

[@Oskari_Perttula]

Wow, what kind of a luck is this. I’m gonna change my fuel filter tomorrow and you just posted this video. Amazing 👍🏻

[@casienova]

Nice and clear explanation👍🏼Thanks dude!

[@illsuspect]

You always come through dude!

[@jviews1]

Thanks. great video. well engineered for easy change.

[@kathehun6034]

This is what i was looking for i just changed the other diselfilter the big one wich is on the engine now i need to do this one .Good video man thanx ! I got an E39 530d i guess it isnt much different as far as the changing work goes ...You got yoursel a new subber !

[@pianothatilove]

Absolutely amazing video👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!

[@onurgunay813]

You are the best, you are the top thank you. Lots of loves from Türkiye

[@becomematrix]

I replaced both of the rubber hoses too. They were all fraying and had been indented by the hose clamps.

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

Great DIY again. Most of the owners didn't replace it because the filter isn't visible. I did my friend's e46 318i n46 2003, and it was never replaces before for 150t mls :0 . After that the engine had a much better start.... The n46 has this type of filter too. But maybe the e46 N46B18 was not sold in the USA..?...

[@alexedward1250]

Thank you for posting this video; nice job!, to your knowledge, is there any performance/longevity advantage for using the BMW fuel filter over the Mahle filter?

[@adrianlawrence5755]

Very informative and helpful, thanks!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SirFrancoQ]

Thanks mate , I will be changing mine in the next few days👍🏁

[@ShopLifeTV]

Good luck!

[@joemartinez8211]

Thanks for the video. Great stuff!

[@ShopLifeTV]

glad I could help!

[@edgarsegura5888]

You’re the best!!!!! Good videos!

[@sandervdw1784]

Hey man, nice video. I'm gonna assume that this filter is appropriate for the 320ci as well as the engine (M54) is the same as the 323,325,... ?

[@Herb.]

Simple, nice vid!

[@synergycane9]

Great video! Thank you 🙏

[@silestanix]

Wish you were closer here in the UK bro, so difficult to find a trustworthy mechanic these days !!

[@user-vo1fz5mg9z]

Nice video. Thanks

[@poodlescone9700]

A good precaution is to check if there are any cracks on the rubber hose. If so, replace those, too, while everything is out.

[@lanehart3486]

What’s the measurements for those hoses ?

[@reggierobinson3023]

Mann I f**k with your videos you be on point with everything info , details . All dat .. I be feeling like a whole mechanic lol I changed my headlight lens covers on my e46 wagon from watching your video.. by chance u got any info on what might be the best fuel injectors to get on a 2001 325xi

[@edgarromero6071]

Thanks did mine today

[@addisvillain]

Bavarian Autosport have nice kit for the hoses and clamps.

[@adrianbarba8989]

rest in peace bav auto ):

[@startingtech3900]

@@adrianbarba8989 they still sell their products on ecs tuning just closed the website and warehouse

[@theeroom]

Great guide,.. What size are the hose clamps?

[@RandomPhill]

Dude your videos are awesome. Helped me change out my transmission! This one on the other hand. I bought a new fuel pump from 'All Import Auto Parts' almost a year ago. I've been having this starting problem for a while now. Sometimes I have to crank the car a few times to start it and other times it just starts. No known vacuum leaks however, I haven't changed out my fuel filter. My question is, would a bad fuel filter cause starting problems? Mine is a 2002 325i almost 200k miles. It's like I can almost tell there's some issue right under my driver seat like the gas doesn't reach the injectors.

[@RandomPhill]

Fyi, it drives great! And doesn't die while running

[@ShopLifeTV]

Yes it sure can

[@ryarbrough1000]

I can tell you from experience that this job is not easy on your back!!! But thanks for your video it was a huge help!!!

[@startingtech3900]

lol try changing the driveshaft center support bearing on a jack and jack stands! this is way easy!

[@RashawMusic]

You a savage fam thanks 🙏🏾

[@alejandroz2729]

Great video, I will do it today. Wish me luck :-)

[@lesegokeakantse600]

Very helpful

[@shannon4968]

Thank you❤

[@madfisherisme]

Thanks bro I'm doing this this morning on mine I ordered the one from autozone originally and they sent me the wrong one. It didn't have the built in fuel pressure regulator

[@fretman09]

the video is great, but do you have the location of this filter? also do you have to remove fuel pressure to do this, and how?

[@richardhill6327]

could the hoses be pinched off to minimise fuel loss? seemed like a lot could leak out if (like me) you're not too speedy with the spanners.

[@angelaromine2949]

01 325xi wagon. Would the fuel filter regulator going bad or being clogged cause the car to sputter when the gas pedal is pushed and mellow out when pushed further down ? It idles fine and revs fine just does it when put into gear.

[@claudecarter2725]

Is the coupe preface lift gurl filter the same? As I'm looking it up online and I found a similar 1 to you 1 you used but only has 1 in take on each side and as I don't have a lift It's better if I have the part when I'm doing the job rather than jacking it just to check

[@jamesellis3846]

Really appreciate your videos! What size clamps & hoses would be used for fuel delivery and return? I want to replace them all if filter is replaced. Thanks! 👍

[@LeverPhile]

8 mm fuel injection hose, 3 mm vacuum hose

[@marcojunqeira3668]

you the best

[@AbdiK]

I have a 2001 E46, I dont have any error lights on the dashboard, but when is a good time to change the fuel filter, or should I be even changing it for tune up purposes?

[@farktm8451]

does it matter if the rear 2 hoses were put on a specific way? am getting no fuel at my schrader valve and wondered if i have maybe connected it the wrong way

[@vogeltron9816]

Any reason you don't use pinch off pliers when doing this?

[@thomas1622]

Hey my vw jetta 1.8t is running bad misfire on 1 and 4 change out maf map coils and plugs but it still misfire in 1and4 what do u think

[@whitedust696]

Thank you

[@PuffnOnPiff]

Could you drain the fuel tank by disconnecting the filter and set the car to ignition?

[@paulteran6924]

This is one of the filters that I have to replace on my car.

[@andresvalencia8336]

Buen video may saludos

[@benliu2376]

What specification is for the vacuum line hose? Does it have to be gasoline resistance？ What about psi, as far as the pressure is concerned. In addition, its internal diameter, the thickness of the outer line？ Thank you.

[@harryhwang8463]

what happens when you switch return hose and main fuel line from the back of the fuel filter?

[@maeu59]

How can we be sure it’s the fuel filter? My car wouldn’t start, just kept cranking, I sprayed starter fluid in the intake and it started right up. Can I be positive it’s the fuel filter? It’s a 2005 330ci with only 30,000 miles.

[@abolfazlm964]

Is that vacuum hose 3 mm or 3.5 mm? Because In another video it says 3.5

[@beastboy642]

i have a 99 323i and my fuel filter only has one inlet and outlet. is the arrow supposed to be pointing towards the front of the car or the rear.

[@thehxndler1116]

Please am looking for sizes od the cover of the filter for my e46 330cd phase 2 -2003- . Thank u so much .

[@DemonSlayer-df4ym]

Did this on my 2001 325i ...Right After I ran OBD2 and it threw a code...P0457 or Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (fuel cap loose/off)....even more .....OBD2 Code P0457 BMW definition: A fuel tank pressure change less than a minus (-) 7 inches of water in 30 seconds has occurred after refueling; or there is excessive purge (fuel vapor) flow greater than 0.06 pounds per minute...... ShopLifeTV any advice....I cleared the code and am crossing my fingers...There were no visable leaks upon inspection after FF replacement...Changed Hoses and Clamps too

[@justintimeforbrownies5246]

Got a glimpse of those headers though 🤫

[@hugog2122]

Where does the vacuum line hook up to if it’s not on the intake boot?

[@kylenaidoovlogs3398]

My e46 320d ran out of fuel.. Is it right if I'm saying I have to bleed the fuel system and if so how do i do I bleed the system?

[@frankm.1709]

I have a E46 and 03 shut down going down the highway acted like it was running out of fuel took the fuel filter out of the gas tank plugged it in stuck it back in the tank turn the key on shot fuel out seem to be a lot of fuel seem to be okay put it back together car I still don't run any suggestions

[@TYMCFLYexclusives]

what size should the new fuel clamps be?

[@bimmerDallasBikersUnitedDBUCan]

I need some Intel. I went to lookT a 06 530i. Started uo fine ran great. I floored it and it took off like it should then I came to a stop and when I floored it it didn't want to fully respond and the transmission light started to blink. I pulled over and turned the car off and back on and imdid it once more and it took off again then like it was not fully responding again any tips on this?

[@samblanco5434]

Does the bmw 08 650i have a fuel filter as well ? E63

[@garyhuart7042]

Thankyou

[@mcdazli4909]

Hi sir. What saiz socket to open the oil filter?

[@TheBlackdragon936]

I’m surprised you didn’t pull the 54 fuse first or drain the line by pulling the fuse first and then trying to start the car in position 2.

[@D3rbedeul]

I have new battery , engine crank but won't start , not even from warm , only push and second gear , and then everything runs fine , i get no errors on dash , i check all fuses and relays on passenger side they all work , i can hear pump run when i put ignition on , can fuel filter be problem ? bmw e46 320d 150hp

[@beng.6417]

Looks sooooooo easy with a lift. I did this in my garage without a lift and was a pain in the butt. I couldn't get proper leverage and my hand slipped. I ended up with a huge gash on my right hand.

[@mister.c4631]

If I could get my 46 that high I’d be under it every weekend! I know nothing about cars but I’m very practical

[@edkalsbeek1765]

@@mister.c4631 buy a Floor jack. 19 inches off the floor using jack and stands

[@_BETTER_THINGS]

How do you get those two nuts off the back? They don’t fit the same 8mm socket used for the others.

[@mannyfuentes217]

Have you come across core p0172 p0175 and p1448 I ha EA those three and I've replaced some vacuum lines but I'm getting close to spending real money and would like to have an idea of where to start..

[@LS17EAGLE]

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

[@howlingmedia4354]

I, changed my recently , and now I ain't getting fuel to the engine. What happen do you think?

[@jakofall79]

What size are the 2 end bolts on the fuel filter cover

[@Lippert2010]

@ShopLifeTV both of the big holes under backseat are they both fuel pumps

[@bayouboys7654]

Leonard Lippert no theyre not one on the passenger side is fuel pump while the other makes sure the fuel is leveled

[@erhancakan5362]

Hello master, my car bmw e46 320d previously canceled the diesel filter of my car and currently the car is running without a diesel filter.I want to install a diesel filter in my car again, how can we do it

[@lilkloud]

These dudes need to work at a BMW shop the accuracy is scary 💯

[@jamesleejr72]

What type of fuel does a 2004 bmw 330xi take?

[@ivaylohristov6058]

Hello, can you tell me please what is the purpose of that foam because my mechanic didnt put it back in. Thank you in advance!

[@mister.c4631]

Stop anything rattling around & cushion the parts off the body.

[@walterhernandez9112]

I deleted my pcv valve on my BMW 330xi 2003 I using an oil can catch now my car won't work and when I get it to start it keeps accelerating and the scanner show memory module foult.

[@jayashpatel6165]

I did this and the best way is to remove the pump fuse and start the car few times. Takes the pressure and less fuel on the fuse hose and filter. I did prime it 3 times and still would not start took 8 attempts before car start and works fine. Initially I thought I did something wrong but clearly I didn't. I was not aware of the clamps. I put cheap ones they snapped so I just put better ones after that. Did not know you can get fuel clamps

[@ShopLifeTV]

If it took that long to prime after chances are your fuel pump is also weak

[@jayashpatel6165]

ShopLifeTV I changed the fuel oil 1 year ago and maybe your right about fuel pump. I wanted ask you can I bleed 2 brakes at the same time using the one man bleeding kit with one way valve ?

[@ShopLifeTV]

I haven’t tried that but if you follow the instructions you might be able to

[@jayashpatel6165]

ShopLifeTV I was just going to buy two of the same kit and so both rear at the same time .

[@thejokerking952]

i have a 2006 bmw 325xi awd when my car is warm i am driving it and it stall out help

[@Sir-Kay]

How do you know the right orientation? I know it's marked with an arrow but, how do I know which one of the 2 hoses on the other end goes to which pipe on the back of the filter?

[@Unavalivle]

they're different sizes

[@bonganirectorngobeni2575]

hi please help me my E46 320d its crank but no start,i got hit the pavement and broke diesel filter i did replace it its crank but no start,please help

[@recon888]

What size are the fuel line hoses?

[@angelomorales8212]

I have need to fix my 2002 BMW 325xi I need help how can I contact you...

[@reggierobinson3023]

#####SHOPLIFETV##### 👍👍👍👍

[@tyleraldridge5631]

Help!!! Rough shifting on my 03 e46. Has cog light on after new maf. Super rough shifting downshifting and upshifting. It's an automatic. Please help!!!!!!

[@markhammer9975]

It's been a year, what was wrong with your car? Did your transmission fail?

[@BrianJ.]

I juest went to check under my car and there are 2 separate filters under the car. a smaller one and then another right after it.

[@sondangsiregar1993]

I have BMW 2002 e46 325i with 152.000 KM. I dont have record from previous owner about when he change fuel filter. How do I know that I have to replace with new one? thanks

[@Brokenneckj]

good filters have birthdays printed on em.