[d1saster]

As the title says Can i ditch SULEV fuel tank and install one from car with N52 engine?

I'm having left fuel level error in hot weather and the remedy is to replace the fuel tank. This will be the third fuel tank since the original has already been replaced. To avoid future problems I would like to install a fuel tank that has serviceable part.

Thanks in advance.

[Bavarian Tech]

Yes it would fit, but you would have to get the fuel filler neck along with the fuel line leading from the tank to the engine bay, along with the wiring at the pump/level sensors

Originally Posted by d1saster

As the title says Can i ditch SULEV fuel tank and install one from car with N52 engine?

I'm having left fuel level error in hot weather and the remedy is to replace the fuel tank. This will be the third fuel tank since the original has already been replaced. To avoid future problems I would like to install a fuel tank that has serviceable part.

Thanks in advance.

[Eagle1oh7]

Originally Posted by d1saster

As the title says Can i ditch SULEV fuel tank and install one from car with N52 engine?

I'm having left fuel level error in hot weather and the remedy is to replace the fuel tank. This will be the third fuel tank since the original has already been replaced. To avoid future problems I would like to install a fuel tank that has serviceable part.

Thanks in advance.

What state do you live in? Just have it replaced with the SULEV warranty.

[hassmaschine]

The DME isn't going to like that.

[d1saster]

I'm in Nevada and the dealer wants California or other sulev state registration. I know some people fought it to the end and succeeded so i may try that route. If unsuccessful i can try to install a used fuel tank but i know this will be a maintenance item down the road.

Thanks for the info guys.

[CameroN7887]

Originally Posted by d1saster

I'm in Nevada and the dealer wants California or other sulev state registration. I know some people fought it to the end and succeeded so i may try that route. If unsuccessful i can try to install a used fuel tank but i know this will be a maintenance item down the road.

Thanks for the info guys.

Just to help your case I live in Arizona which is not one of the covered SULEV states and just had BMW North Scottsdale do some SULEV warranty work on my car for $0, my car was first registered in California and it is covered under all 50 states for 15yrs/150k miles.

[d1saster]

Originally Posted by CameroN7887

Just to help your case I live in Arizona which is not one of the covered SULEV states and just had BMW North Scottsdale do some SULEV warranty work on my car for $0, my car was first registered in California and it is covered under all 50 states for 15yrs/150k miles.

That is true for cars 2010 year model and older. After that it is required to be currently registered and operated in SULEV state.

Emission Coverage - 2011 Model Year and Newer BMW Vehicles
The statement in the Service and Warranty Booklet is:
The California Emission Control System Limited Warranty applies to all [applicable model year] U.S.-specification BMW [models] registered in [specific states - list].

Emission Coverage - BMW Vehicles up to and including 2010 Model Year
The statement in the Service and Warranty Booklet is:
The California Emission Control System Limited Warranty applies to all [applicable model year] U.S.-specification BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in [specific states - list].