But the clutch went 180K with room to spare (and the car spent 2 years in NYC!). Wheel bearings needed replacement at 200K. The antenna mast always needs replacement every 60K miles. Theromstat housing cracked at 123K (only time the car left us stranded). Common problems were Steering rack seals went at 120K. We also have a '97 Z3 that at 132,000 is in pretty good shape too. Mike Miller says the new BMWs aren't built like the old ones (cheap parts he says). They followed the BMW maintenance routine. But I gotta say, all my friends with E46s have nothing but problems after the 100,000 mile mark. But I'm sure you replaced the fuel filter on that thing by now. Wow, 293,000 miles on it? That's amazing. Like I said, I distrust BMW's lifetime assertion on these parts. US gas stations still have problems with sediment, so I may just do that if the price is reasonable and the part is available. I don't know how difficult it is to open the fuel tank access cover but it is good to know if I ever need to mes with fuel tank. Nevermind, after looking at realoem, I now remember seeing the access cover to the fuel tank under the rear seat. The car would not give me full access to power and I can only coast along while everyone zipped on by and giving me the ugly staring faces. I mean i have experienced this first hand when my water pump stop working. Remove one fuel line and replace it with the auxillary fuel filter.ĮNTITY, do you have access to instruction on how to replace fuel filter. Open the access cover to the fuel tank (it's there to facilitate a fuel pump replacement). The procedure was pretty straight forward. If you are concerned about the fuel filtering process on the E90, you may want to look into adding the auxillary fuel filter to your car. I haven't seen the part anywhere on any BMW parts websites, but the additional fuel filter is meant for places in the world where the fuel quality is questionable (the part may not be on the US parts list). I was looking around on the BMW TIS site a few weeks ago and found a procedure to add an external fuel filter to the E90 fuel system. If the engine were to start running lean the ECU would send it into limp mode to avoid internal damage because of a lean condition. Visit your Ford Dealer for a replacement Motorcraft fuel filter, or visit modern day engine has a computer controlled combustion process, with O2 sensors and knock sensors. Remove 90% of particles 20 microns or larger.Help block impurities and contaminants in your fuel or gas tank before they can enter your engine or clog your injectors.Help improve vehicle performance by ensuring a uniform fuel flow.Help prevent stalling, poor starting, and potential engine failure.Motorcraft fuel filters are recommended by Ford Motor Company and made specifically for your vehicle. You may also want to replace your fuel filter if: When You Should Change Fuel Filtersīecause the interval at which you should replace your fuel filter depends on your vehicle model, it's best to refer to your Owner's Manual and Ford Maintenance Schedule for a more specific maintenance schedule. If your vehicle is not listed under Fuel Filter Replacement in the Owner's Manual, your vehicle may have a non-serviceable filter. When the fuel filter gets clogged, your engine’s performance can be affected. A new fuel filter helps remove contaminants from the fuel, while still flowing the proper amount to your engine. And because the engine will run properly, you’ll enjoy optimal performance and efficiency.
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