2002 BMW X5 Fuel Filter change

karenferguson · Posted at Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:04 am

Transmission problem
2002 BMW X5 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 92000 miles
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Hi there
I have a BMW X5 3.0d Sport Auto and have started using bio diesel. I was told after 2 weeks to change the fuel filter which i have. The car starts but will not get over 3000rpm. Dealer has told me that i should have flushed the fuel out before change but other people have have said not. Can you advise??
Thanks
Karen

Dr. Hagerty · Posted at Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:29 am

The fuel filter is the correct one and is correctly installed, yes? There might be an issue with fuel delivery/pressure.

karenferguson · Posted at Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:14 am

Yes it is the correct one however not OEM do you think that this would make a difference on the X5 ? The one we have installed was only around one third of the cost. Would the BMW original be better ?
Thanks for getting back to me

Karen

Dr. Hagerty · Posted at Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:04 pm

Non OEM filters are usually just fine and I would not have an issue at all. The problem here is the diesel power plant is not used in the USA market yet and all I can offer is generic advice. Bio-diesel is something I don't have a great deal of experience with.