I've recently purchased a 2001 330i sedan. Its got 231k on it but virtually no rust and the underside is in great condition too. I recently changed the fuel filter, spark plugs and mass air intake. When I was replacing the spark plugs I saw this piece on the engine that I think is a pressure...

Half-joking half-serious thread.. a couple days ago I replaced my fuel filter after a long time trying to track down issues causing my fuel consumption to be ridiculous (like 14L/100km, ~17MPG). This fuel filter change ultimately got my mileage down to great levels. I did other repairs along...

So the fuel filter I order arrived and the vacuum line nozzle thingy was crooked. I don’t know if it has been bent during transports or if it’s factory error. I can’t see any obvious cracks or anything. So is it safe to use? Or should I consider buying a new one?

Hi all, I want to change the fuel filter on my 330xi 2001, but I'm confused about what hoses I should also get for before and after the filter. The support guy from fcp euro told me I need these . Vaccume Pipe https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-vacuum-pipe-13327561060 Fuel Line Rear...

Hello ive been working on my 2000 bmw 328i bought a few weeks ago car was running fine and starting. It does crank over, when i start it will hit about 500 rpm but wont start. I was planning to replace my fuel filter, and was wondering when i disconnect the fuel filter and turn on the power...

G'day I'm new here but I have a problem with my 2001 e46 325ci manual I recently have been having hard starts in my e46 so I change my fuel pump and it didn't want to start. Just cranked and then flooded cylinder 6. I changed injector 6 as it was leaking (I cranked the car without spark plugs...

thought some of you would be pleased to know that my factory installed fuel filter will soon be replaced with a $17 chinese one. i debated whether to go the $65 route, but since the old factory brand had lasted 17 years without change there essentially was no comparing no filter to a cheap...

Troublesome 318i -05 with the N46 engine. Cranking and starting the car is OK. But after a few seconds the cars starts to run very rough and then stalls. I have no fault codes (Autocom Cars diagnosis tool). So far I have: Checked for vacuum leaks around air intake (visually and with start...

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. Saying that I have being reading this forum for months now, and I'm still confused. So here goes! I bought my car (2004 330ci convert) first week on June. Two days later the SES came on, so I took it to Autozone the guy showed me the code and it was only P0171...

hey everyone just signed up i am posting about my 2001 325ci the head gasket recently blew so i replaced the engine with a used one and my local garage had put it in well since its been out i have been having no power barely gets past 20 when i floor it i had 7 codes 6 misfires low fuel and...

So my car has been giving me problems for the past few months, some I have fixed and some are still on the list. I just replaced the fuel filter, alternator, I bought a set of coils and bosh Plat. 4s that I am debating on when I should put in. Before the fuel filter was changed it was throwing...

Hey guys, so my 2000 323i with the M52 engine had been putting along fine with me as a happy owner when one night I was leaving a restaurant and my car would crank when I turned the key but would not start. I had it towed home and checked the fuel pump fuse as well as the secondary air pump fuse...

Recently changed fuel filter as showing signs of fuel starvation. Since then it won't rev cleanly but not all the time. Sometimes revs up perfectly. Cannot get it past 40mph and the auto box is very reluctant to change gear although I can do it in tiptronic mode. Any ideas gratefully received...

I just changed the fuel pump out of my 2001 330ci after it died on me and was wondering if i needed to change the alternator and fuel filter with it? Could the fuel pump potentially die with the old alternator? I have plans to change the fuel filter in the next few weeks however I don't have...

So the first time this occurred I was at a quarter tank, the car just lost power and shut off, I got it towed to my house, I filled it up with about three gallons the car ran like a champ, after a month of not letting it go below a quarter tank the car yesterday shuts off at a half tank, I was...

Hello, I have a 2001 BMW 330CI and i've replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump, now the car has a huge power lost, really rough idle and wont start unless i slam on the gas pedal in the morning. i have a cable tie holding the vacuum tube connecting to the fuel pump, i was told that may be the...

Car has new fuel pump. Original fuel pump was failing on initial engine starts. Installed an Aeromotive fuel pump and is currently overrunning OEM FPR. Converting stock system with AEM regulator and Holley inline fuel filter. Putting fuel system back to stock fuel pressure and will meet the...

Hi, all. Here we are with one more thread. I bought my 330i 2001 sedan 3 months ago. I'm doing the maintenance step-by-step. hehehe... If I had money I would buy a brand new bimmer. :clap: Today was the all filters + fuel pump + oil level sensor, that I bought from Bavarian Autosport. Easy to...

I have this 2001 320i pretty well maintained E46. It all stated a few weeks ago when I did travel to Mexico.I run out gas even the gauge was showing 1/4 full with no yellow light. As soon as I filled, the car started normal and run normal,as soon as I arrive US I filled up couple times and no...