DFFF -- Dont Fear the Fuel Filter

Quasimodem · 04-11-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Yes. Filters get better as they collect whatever is trying to pass through them.

Few people know that the particles stuck in the filter actually ripen and give off cleaning agents which, as a natural byproduct, improve the cetane rating of the diesel passing through it and fight CBU over time.

rogerdiaz · 04-12-2014, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Yes. Filters get better as they collect whatever is trying to pass through them.

So whats an appropriate interval? Service book says every 2nd oil change.

F32Fleet · 04-12-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerdiaz

So whats an appropriate interval? Service book says every 2nd oil change.

Then go by that.

sergiy'd · 04-13-2014, 11:55 PM

on my block the dealer keeps putting it off, I had 3rd oil change under my ownership and still NO replacement of fuel filter

called around there is no way of convincing them to do it, the tech makes a call and it does not matter if you tell them about the service journal 2nd oil change interval

"the Fob does not call for it"

bdwyer · 04-14-2014, 01:34 AM

I feel like I saw 30k somewhere... every other sounds good but ill be doing mine every 3rd as I do oil changes at the 8k mark and 16k sounds a bit short for these.

rogerdiaz · 04-24-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bdwyer

I feel like I saw 30k somewhere... every other sounds good but ill be doing mine every 3rd as I do oil changes at the 8k mark and 16k sounds a bit short for these.

I can't find the reference but I got in my head the factory interval oil change for the diesel is 13,000 miles, while the gasoline is/used to be 15,000 miles.

So that means new fuel filter every 26k per factory service manual recc.

335dFan · 04-25-2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sergiy'd

on my block the dealer keeps putting it off, I had 3rd oil change under my ownership and still NO replacement of fuel filter

called around there is no way of convincing them to do it, the tech makes a call and it does not matter if you tell them about the service journal 2nd oil change interval

"the Fob does not call for it"

They changed mine at 25k miles based on the key fob. That was even before the second oil change at 27k. But the oil change delay was because they screwed up the computer.

GreekboyD · 06-02-2014, 03:05 PM

So even more confusion for this part. I'm being told that for my model year, the part # has changed to:

13-32-7-802-939

And that I'm looking at $250 for it.

EDIT: Turns out that includes the heater too. My bad.

modobrew · 06-06-2014, 02:35 PM

So is there any tool out there that works to vent/prime the HPFP for model years newer than 09? I have a 2011 and it appears the BT tool doesnt support models newer than 09. I'd like to change the FF myself, but I dont want to run the HPFP dry....

floydarogers · 06-06-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by modobrew

So is there any tool out there that works to vent/prime the HPFP for model years newer than 09? I have a 2011 and it appears the BT tool doesnt support models newer than 09. I'd like to change the FF myself, but I dont want to run the HPFP dry....

FYI, I talked to the BT support people late last week; they said they've got the new software that supports 335d/2010+ and newer F3x cars out there in beta test and will be rolling it out within the next month.

I have a Windows phone; no BMWhat for me.

modobrew · 06-10-2014, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by floydarogers

FYI, I talked to the BT support people late last week; they said they've got the new software that supports 335d/2010+ and newer F3x cars out there in beta test and will be rolling it out within the next month.

I have a Windows phone; no BMWhat for me.

thanks for this bit of info. I had the dreaded SES light come on last Friday. Car is going into the shop tomorrow. P02CE, "Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Min Limit". Looks like carbon build up has bit me.

TDIwyse · 06-10-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by modobrew

So is there any tool out there that works to vent/prime the HPFP for model years newer than 09? I have a 2011 and it appears the BT tool doesnt support models newer than 09. I'd like to change the FF myself, but I dont want to run the HPFP dry....

I've used the Bavarian Technic tool to prime the fuel pump on my 2011 335d. Many times. From back on post 7 of this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...15&postcount=7

GreekboyD · 10-11-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bdwyer

I feel like I saw 30k somewhere... every other sounds good but ill be doing mine every 3rd as I do oil changes at the 8k mark and 16k sounds a bit short for these.

Ya. I've read/heard anywhere from 30-45 k miles but it's hard to get a concrete answer.

temporaptor · 08-26-2015, 06:47 AM

Changed the Fuel Filter on my buddies 335d.
thought I would contribute alittle.

kg4kdn · 08-28-2015, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Quasimodem

see attached photo.

BMW loves those damn clamps. They are all over my K1200S motorcycle too

Mik325tds · 08-28-2015, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by temporaptor

Changed the Fuel Filter on my buddies 335d.
thought I would contribute alittle.

Glad to see people are actually using my instructions. For those of you having trouble seeing the actual job in Ediabas, here is the written post:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=90

GottaBeKD · 10-11-2015, 07:13 PM

Just replaced the filter today.

After removing the under body panels (Jess refers to them as alien muff) I undid the bolt securing the filter to the frame. Clamped the outlet hose and put the filter nipple from the new one onto the old one to keep it from leaking everywhere. Pulled off the other end of the filter and plugged the end it with my finger. Quickly put the other filter in its place and started securing everything. Lost 10 or so drops of fuel.

Cranked the car for 2-3 seconds and shut it down and waited a minute. Repeated. And it started on the third attempt. At most it cranked for 7-8 seconds before purring like a kitten.

Total time about 2.5 hours - oil change at the same time and I was not in a rush since it's my first time with this fuel filter.

BB_cuda · 10-12-2015, 02:02 PM

I bought several things from IDparts.com back early this year including the fuel filter, air filter, and 2 oil filters. After reading the thread (particularly where Greek talks about Mann 519), I'm concerned if this Mahle part is proper. I'm Googling around but though I'd ask if anyone had used this part. thanks.

GottaBeKD · 10-12-2015, 03:29 PM

I have a 2011 and the filter I used and took off were 519

Yozh · 10-12-2015, 06:00 PM

Mahle and Mann part numbers could be different as long as they cross reference the same bmw part number you should be good.

Quasimodem · 10-12-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

I bought several things from IDparts.com back early this year including the fuel filter, air filter, and 2 oil filters. After reading the thread (particularly where Greek talks about Mann 519), I'm concerned if this Mahle part is proper. I'm Googling around but though I'd ask if anyone had used this part. thanks.

Bavarian Autosports sells a Mahle KL579D fuel filter for the 335d. I don't see the "D" on the photo you posted.

BB_cuda · 10-12-2015, 08:01 PM

Quasi modem, the box is marked KL579D but filter marked is as you say. On rock auto, they show this part is for 2009-2010. I feel this is the same story as WK519 vs WK5001. I'm not going to chance it and go buy the WK519

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sergiy'd Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	on my block the dealer keeps putting it off, I had 3rd oil change under my ownership and still NO replacement of fuel filter called around there is no way of convincing them to do it, the tech makes a call and it does not matter if you tell them about the service journal 2nd oil change interval "the Fob does not call for it"
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bdwyer Private 5 Rep 56 Posts Drives: '11 335d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: LI iTrader: (0)	I feel like I saw 30k somewhere... every other sounds good but ill be doing mine every 3rd as I do oil changes at the 8k mark and 16k sounds a bit short for these. __________________ '11 335d Sport CCNP, MCITP-EA
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GreekboyD Brigadier General 411 Rep 3,051 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	So even more confusion for this part. I'm being told that for my model year, the part # has changed to: 13-32-7-802-939 And that I'm looking at $250 for it. EDIT: Turns out that includes the heater too. My bad. Last edited by GreekboyD; 06-02-2014 at 05:02 PM..
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modobrew First Lieutenant 31 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	So is there any tool out there that works to vent/prime the HPFP for model years newer than 09? I have a 2011 and it appears the BT tool doesnt support models newer than 09. I'd like to change the FF myself, but I dont want to run the HPFP dry.... __________________
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temporaptor Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 11 335D MSport / 12 X5 35d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Changed the Fuel Filter on my buddies 335d. thought I would contribute alittle.
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10-11-2015, 07:13 PM	#105
GottaBeKD Lieutenant 136 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	Just replaced the filter today. After removing the under body panels (Jess refers to them as alien muff) I undid the bolt securing the filter to the frame. Clamped the outlet hose and put the filter nipple from the new one onto the old one to keep it from leaking everywhere. Pulled off the other end of the filter and plugged the end it with my finger. Quickly put the other filter in its place and started securing everything. Lost 10 or so drops of fuel. Cranked the car for 2-3 seconds and shut it down and waited a minute. Repeated. And it started on the third attempt. At most it cranked for 7-8 seconds before purring like a kitten. Total time about 2.5 hours - oil change at the same time and I was not in a rush since it's my first time with this fuel filter.
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 778 Rep 3,559 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Mahle FF part number KL 579 I bought several things from IDparts.com back early this year including the fuel filter, air filter, and 2 oil filters. After reading the thread (particularly where Greek talks about Mann 519), I'm concerned if this Mahle part is proper. I'm Googling around but though I'd ask if anyone had used this part. thanks. Attached Images
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GottaBeKD Lieutenant 136 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	I have a 2011 and the filter I used and took off were 519
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Yozh Colonel 871 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	Mahle and Mann part numbers could be different as long as they cross reference the same bmw part number you should be good.
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 778 Rep 3,559 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Quasi modem, the box is marked KL579D but filter marked is as you say. On rock auto, they show this part is for 2009-2010. I feel this is the same story as WK519 vs WK5001. I'm not going to chance it and go buy the WK519 Last edited by BB_cuda; 10-13-2015 at 09:19 AM..
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