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Does anyone know
1)if the filter can be cleaned & re-used
2)after approx what mileage it should be replaced
3)the ref/make/model of the new filter
4)how on earth you remove the pipe connectors to the filter!
Presumably there's residual pressure in the system?...how can that be eliminated before filter removal?
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Has a lot to Say!
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Does anyone know
1)if the filter can be cleaned & re-used
2)after approx what mileage it should be replaced
3)the ref/make/model of the new filter
4)how on earth you remove the pipe connectors to the filter!
Presumably there's residual pressure in the system?...how can that be eliminated before filter removal? 1: There are two filters. The canister above the tanks is one and there is a small mesh filter on the bottom of the fuel pump. There is nothing extraordinary about the mesh filter on the pump. It mostly runs interference for the very fine filter canister that cleans the fuel up so that the injectors don't get plugged up. If either gets gummed up there is no cleaning them. Total replacement. 2: When they don't work anymore. 3: Don't know. 4: Very carefully! There are special tools made for this. Google to your heart's desire. Pick a low profile plastic model as the metal ones can damage the clips and they won't work anymore. Don't ask me how I know this... The fuel lines are made this way for ease of assembly. They are pre-made with the right length so that, with a minimum of fuss, they are installed without tools and need no adjustment. There are two lines attached to the canister and the clearance is such that it looks impossible to remove. Removing the fuel pump lines is relatively easy. 5: There is residual pressure that slowly bleeds off. Let it sit over night to bleed off and you won't lose very much fuel at all. There will be no pressure.
What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.
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The M3W parts manual lists the fuel filter with an N62 reference. A Google search reveals this is a BMW X5/Range Rover part with Mahle reference KL167, and includes a pressure regulator. BMW recommend changing at 20,000 mile intervals.  Although it looks like OE I would double check this info before ordering.
Richard
2018 Roadster 3.7
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Thankyou Michael for such a thorough reply.I suspect my canister filter needs replacement.Anyone know the purchase details?
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Richard..you just beat me by a fraction of a second!!!Thanks for your reply
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Thats the one, I changed mine at 3 years, 8000 miles.
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Mine was changed by dealer at 2 years 6500 miles. Very expensive from MMC £78.10 + VAT
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Got mine from Opie oils with all the other stuff for the service.
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Got mine from Opie oils with all the other stuff for the service. I got a Mahle KL 167 from Opie as well, £31.88 +VAT.
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