Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Bimmer Owners Club - BMW Forum for BMW Owners

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Diesel Filter Change

peacheyd
in BMW 3 Series Forum

Featured Replies

Im about to change the fuel filter on my 320D for the first time, on my old petrol car the steps were ,

depressurise the fuel system ,

remove filter hoses (a b*****d to do without breaking)

put new filter in

and re attach hoses (even more of a b*****d to do) and done

Just to make sure Ive been looking for a guide on line and the only one i can find mentions nothing of depressurising the fuel system. is this a diesel thing? or is it a crap guide as im thinking the fuel has to be pressurised to fire out the injectors at crazy speeds right?

so can anyone advise on if and how i do that on this car, sadly theres no haynes manual for my chassis /engine and year

  • Quote

    I have just changed my filter and i never de pressurised the system.

    330d E46 M Sport

  • Quote
    • Author

    I have just changed my filter and i never de pressurised the system.

    330d E46 M Sport

    And you didn't get diesel !Removed! out everywhere?

    is this a diesel thing or just a BMW thing? as ive only really worked petrols until this car

  • Quote

    Just a small amount from the pipes after disconnecting.

    Also the same on my Rover 75 2.0 D

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    BMW Official Store for genuine BMW parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via eBay links

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    https://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/12487-diesel-filter-change/
    Go to topic listing
    eBay disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase you make on eBay via the club.

    DISCLAIMER: Bimmerownersclub.com is an independent BMW car forum for owners of BMW vehicles. The club is not part of BMW nor affiliated with or endorsed by the offical BMW AG in any way. The material contained in the forums is submitted by the general public, and is not endorsed by Bimmer Owners Club, BMW AG, or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. The official website for BMW AG can be found at http://www.bmw.co.uk
    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.