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2000 BMW 316 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel filter, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 119,000 miles.

Asked on May 13, 2011

Fuel filter

Can a blocked fuel filter on a bmw 316 compact cause the fuel pump to burn out?
Avatar Asked by sarah211183

Answer

Replied on May 13, 2011

Yes is the short answer. It would cause excessive backpressure to build, any rubber connections to pump inside tank would modt likely burst or pump would fail.

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