BMW E60 M5 Fuel Filter Replacement DIY
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- čas přidán 24. 04. 2020
- Today we look at replacing the fuel filter on the E60 M5.
This is a job worth looking at doing every 60,000 miles/100,000 k’s.
Part numbers-
Fuel Filter- 16117373525
Seal- 16146750467
Plastic Ring- 16146750466
Metal Locking Ring- 16116762417
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Awesome man. Saw your video right as I was about to start mine. Got mine done in 45 min or so.. was much easier than I thought. Glad I did it.
Nice one man, a good job to get done
M Tech Guy keep up the vids
Thanks Again Mate, used this video twice already
Hi there! Great tip! Simply, I've totally forgot! I'll add the filter to the list. Many thanks because this part is one of the ones you never think about (myself). Great video!
Certainly a service item that often gets overlooked, but worth doing especially in a car with these engines.
Thanks for watching!
Another Great Video M Tech Guy. Some great tips, I also replaced the Gasket, Adapter & Screw Cap as they where surprising cheap for BM Parts! Getting the pipes of the old filter was defiantly the hardest part. I highly recommend leaving your goggles on throughout the filter removal as when I took one of the connectors of it chucked fuel in my face. Car is defiantly running smoother now, I also did the charcoal canister at the same time. Thanks once again, keep the vids coming
Yes, disconnecting the pipes from the old filter can be a bit tricky. Two good jobs done there, good to hear the car is running smoother! Thanks for watching
Thanks for another great E60 M5 video 👌
Thanks for watching man!
Very clear. Very good. Thanks.
Thanks for checking out the video Esperanza
Great video tutorial, I just completed this filter change today and it took me less than 90 minutes and I was puttering.
Nice one brother 👍
I once shut my boot with the battery disconnected, my face must have been a picture as I realised what I had done! Luckily there is a pull cord under the rear seat for manual release. It’s in the manual I think! Might make a nice quick video and save someone! Just a thought! Keep up the good work this channel has helped me no end 👍
I know that feeling, did the same with my old E46 touring that had no lock barrel in the tailgate! I know the pull cord you mention, great idea for a vid, thanks for the tip 👍
Very good video thanks
Hi brother
What a great and elaborate work
Really you did , you have made a professional work , thank you for this information, and I hope that you will continue with this work. You are a creative person. Thank you and good luck. Never stop we are with you . 👍🏻
Thanks for watching man & the positive comment, glad you liked the video
Thanks man, I'll change my 2006 M5 in summer! 👍🏽
Nice one, thanks for watching!
@@MTechGuy Thank you for showing! 😅👍🏽
Hi mate, thanks again for your video. Just did the job on mine but must have done something wrong. I was careful not do damage the fuel level sensor but after reinstalling everything and going to fill the tank at the station, the fuel level is showing just half tank, like precisely on the half instead of the full tank. Very strange. Now i need to empty the tank by driving enough to reduce the fuel level to remove the unit without spreading fuel everywhere out of the tank. I suspect also that maybe the tubes could prevent the sensor from going up totally.
Possible it may be caught up with the hose routing? When you have it out, check the sender on the new pump to ensure it looks ok and isn’t faulty out the box. Make sure the sender arm can travel freely when you reinstall it
@@MTechGuy i felt like it was free when i reinstalled it but you see, maybe i should pay more attention to that. I also think that it could come from a bad sensor. I ordered another one and will replace it in 350km.
If you take off the gas cap and/or take out the fuel pump fuse or relay before you pull the hose from the assembly. Would there still be fuel pressure when you pull the hose?
Removing the gas cap will relive the tank to atmospheric pressure, but the fuel pressure will remain in the lines. If you remove the fuel pump fuse/relay you’d have to run the engine to relive the pressure in the line- something I wouldn’t recommend with this engine. If you let the car sit for a few hours there isn’t that much pressure there
Hey Mtech Guy, I damaged the fuel feed line coming off the sender (5:46) Do you know if you need to drop the tank to replace this or can you just replace under the car?
Hi mate, is that the dirty fuel filter issue, if I can't reach the rev limiter when pushing the gas pedal to the floor?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fuel filter that blocked before. If it’s fuel related it’s more likely the fuel pump itself, or the pressure regulator (which is part of the fuel filter assembly) Could be any number of other possible causes though, scan for codes and go from there
Is there a good way to depressurize the fuel system so that the fuel feed line won’t spray fuel everywhere? I heard an empty gas tank (less than 10 miles), disconnecting the battery, and leaving the car overnight should relieve some of the pressure.
The pressure isn’t that bad, it’s the volume of fuel in the line spilling out that’s the tricky bit!
I did mine with somewhere between a quarter and half tank. I let it sit overnight, disconnected the battery, and barely had any fuel spill out. It was very manageable.
Can you recall how the plastic adapter (seen at 10:30) is attached to the fuel tank? Does it snap in or what is the locking mechanism? Thanks.
Position it on there the same as the original you remove, there is a tab to locate it
thank you very much .
Can you please learn us how to change fuel pump ?
No worries. I don’t have anything in the pipeline for the fuel pump. It’s a very similar process as the filter, but it’s connected to the filter, so the filter has to be accessed too
27d0 could be a code for filter ?
HELLO!! Im also in NZ can you please tell me where you got your fuel filter. Thank you
Bought it from Pelican Parts in North America
great video ! try using a head camera attachment :) use both hands while working on this beauty s85
Cheers Tyler, I do have a head mount now which I use now and again 👍
@@MTechGuy awesome ! ;) love your work :)
Nice DIY. Would this be the exact same for the E63 M6? I can't find any How to guides for the m6?
Yes, apart from the difference in the back seat design, and having less room to work with it being a coupe, it’s the same 👍
@@MTechGuy thanks for the reply. Yeah I just couldn't find anything on the Web about it. I'm guessing all the listed part numbers will be fit for purpose on the E63 too.
Many thanks again
Yes, same part numbers 👍
Where do you usually go for your parts ? Bmw or other ? And how much did this job cost for you parts wise?
Bought the parts for this job from Pelican Parts in North America. Price can vary quite a bit depending on where you buy from.
Good informative video m8, typical BMW though. why just sell you at filter when they can stick a regulator and a fuel level sensor on for good measure...
I know, right! Got to be replaced though
did you use bosch fuel filter assembly or geniun bmw replacement ? .. there is a big price difference is why I ask thanks
Bosch
@@MTechGuy Ok ... did you know bosch stopped making fuel injectors for our cars .. discontinued from what im being told! ...
Have a problem with my M5 at the moment the fuel pump fuse in the boot 20amp keeps blowing around 10 mins after running also noticed without the key it the pump is continuing to run have a feeling the fuel pump is on the way out but the filter hasn't been changed so might do this at the same time great tutorial thanks for sharing
I have a feeling could just be a Ignition auxiliary circuits relay or fuel pump relay tho will do that first to see if it does the trick
Could be any number of issues. Running the car under 1/4 tank of fuel, or a really dirty fuel filter can both contribute to blowing the fuse (the pump to overheating) If the pump & filter are both original it’ll be a good time to replace them- the filter has to come out to get the pump out anyhow. The noise could be SMG pump, stereo amp or leak detection pump (usa) or faulty fuel pump relay, among other things
@@MTechGuy have ordered a few relays as they are cheap and can have them as spares anyway will start there and see what happens when they come tomorrow if not ill start with the fuel pump and filter i think hopefully i can get to the bottom of it over the weekend car has been sitting over the winter also so a full look over it is needed
Nice one, good luck getting it sorted
@@MTechGuy If not ill be ordering the fuel pump and fuel filter and doing that over the weekend just need to find or make a tool to take off the metal ring might actually do a video also the more out there the better then im going to book it in for rod bearings dont feel confident enough to do that myself
Estou com problema com combustível só de um lado do tanque.
I’m having a issue where bank 2 is not receiving any gas. Could be fuel filter or fuel pump?
Might have fuel cut off due to bad ignition coil or ionic sensor. Read the codes and go from there
@@MTechGuy replaced all 10 coil packs and swapped ionic but no change. Mis fire all bank 2 ):
@@951rollincivicsi Sounds like it could be an injector/fuel issue, or compression? Sometimes these engine break valve springs. Check your plugs are ok, then I’d swap injectors from bank to bank and see how it behaves
fuel filter opposite side in US cars correct ?
No, same side
Existe alguma programação a ser feita depois da troca?
No programming required
@@MTechGuy Minha maior dificuldade está sendo resolver o sistema de combustível... Ele está sem pressão e fica parado do lado esquerdo dentro do tanque.
My e60 m5 gone into limp mode today, various misfires fault codes and fault codes p3005 and p2290 one relates to injector control pressure to low. The car sounds like it is not getting fuel, would this be blocked fuel filter. Thanks Andy
Possibly fuel filter or fuel pump. Could also be related to fuel pump fuses or fuel pump module. I would start with the fuses, and chuck in a new fuel filter if it’s not had one for a long time, and go from there. Keep in mind the fuel filter has to come out to replace the fuel pump so it’s worth considering doing both while your at it, but of course it comes down to time and how much $$$ you want to spend in one go 👍
@@MTechGuy thanks for that, I have ordered a new fuel filter.
Started the e60 m5 this morning, started no problem but only lasted 20 seconds died as though it had no fuel. I removed the rear seats and all the underside is in factory condition which makes me think the fuel pump and filter have never been changed. Tried starting the car again but it only lasted 5 seconds. I don’t hear any noises from the fuel pump, so have decided to change the pump as well as the filter. The car is on 105,000 miles.Do you agree? Thanks Andy
It sounds like a fuel pump issue, I would check the fuel pump fuses before fitting a new pump though. Sometimes a faulty pump will work in the early failure stages if you get someone to hit the fuel tank while cranking. Check out one of my previous videos on E60 M5 fuel pressure issues- czcams.com/video/n7Rd6DNY2Gs/video.html Good luck 👍
@@MTechGuy new fuel pump and filter arriving tomorrow, was just wondering if anything to do with a brake fluid change would cause the car to stall after 20 seconds on first start up and 5 seconds on start ups after that? The car had brake fluid change 2 days before my problems started. Would a bad brake booster sensor cause my stalling issues? Thanks andy
Is this the same process for the e63m6
Yes same process, just with tighter access being a coupe
M Tech Guy do you have any videos on changing the fuel injectors when is it recommended to change them on an s85? Thank you
Not so far. Failure usually occurs due to fuel contamination rather than the injectors themselves becoming worn or degraded, so no real set interval. Cleaning them can help if they’ve become ‘dirty’ over time
One more of you do plugs and injectors gradually weaken until failure or do they just one day fail completely I want to change all mine on my m6 just because
Degrade gradually over time for the most part. Change them out for new if you want 100% certainty
Are there any special tools required to release the 4 commentors?
Hi Art, no they are just normal push connectors 👍
@@MTechGuy Thank you sir..
what symptoms were you experiencing ?
None, I replaced it as preventative maintenance. Car was approx. 15 years old and had approx. 120,000 Km’s on the clock
Just doing this job - using a Bosch OEM filter which is cheaper than the identical BMW part.
Bosch part number is 0 580 314 553 - got mine from Amazon of all places...
Good job to get done, nice find on the Bosch OEM filter. Same one I used in the video, although from a BMW parts supplier in the US 👍
Finally got around to doing it, and a few extra hints.
My car has the heated rear seats, so if you’ve got these then make sure you disconnect the cables under the seat, one on each side.
Secondly - threading the seat belt through the hole in the sound insulation and over the head rest is a great way to gently hold this out of the way without obstructing the work area or damaging the sound proofing.
And finally- whilst it is impossible to connect the hoses incorrectly, it is possible to route the two long hoses the wrong way and impede the free movement of the fuel sender. So its worth paying attention to how they are routed when you take the old filter out.
Thanks for another great video 👍🏻
@@marknewman9837 Thats great, thanks for the extra tips, I’m sure it will help a few folk out 👍
That is just an bad work todo
It’s all good man 👍