328d fuel filter change and fuel purge

tcubed · 12-26-2018, 08:42 AM

Has anyone figured out how to purge the fuel system after changing the fuel filter on the F30 328d? On my e90 335d I was able to use my Foxwell NT510 to do this but no such luck with the 328d.

kdog_x · 12-26-2018, 02:50 PM

Is there a procedure to prime it? When I swapped mine I just started the car afterwards. It cranked a little long and then started up

CleanKM · 12-27-2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kdog_x

Is there a procedure to prime it? When I swapped mine I just started the car afterwards. It cranked a little long and then started up

Same here, I swapped mine out without any steps ahead of time. Then pressed on the accelerator 10 times before starting it (car was in in On, but not running), then it cranked over a couple times before starting up without any issues.

Followed guide here:

tcubed · 12-28-2018, 07:02 AM

I followed the same guide but mine did not start right up. took several tries so I am wondering if there is a better way for next time

Hypermile · 01-09-2019, 04:58 AM

^ Agreed and maybe a DIY on how to put the metal retaining clip back in, without having to bend or grinding it down. Perhaps a tool of sorts?

tcubed · 01-09-2019, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Hypermile

^ Agreed and maybe a DIY on how to put the metal retaining clip back in, without having to bend or grinding it down. Perhaps a tool of sorts?

For the metal retaining clip I found that the slot in the fuel filter was bent from shipping. Put a screwdriver in the slot and bent it straight and the metal clip went in easily.

rbreding · 01-11-2019, 07:40 PM

Can be activated with ista or foxwell/schwaben tool.

#dontbeacranker

n00bkiller944 · 01-13-2019, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rbreding

Can be activated with ista or foxwell/schwaben tool.

#dontbeacranker

Good to know going forward

12-26-2018, 08:42 AM	#1
tcubed Enlisted Member 14 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335d Stage 2 JR, 328d Stock Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: S. Florida iTrader: (0)	328d fuel filter change and fuel purge Has anyone figured out how to purge the fuel system after changing the fuel filter on the F30 328d? On my e90 335d I was able to use my Foxwell NT510 to do this but no such luck with the 328d.
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kdog_x First Lieutenant 197 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 14 328d Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Is there a procedure to prime it? When I swapped mine I just started the car afterwards. It cranked a little long and then started up
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tcubed Enlisted Member 14 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335d Stage 2 JR, 328d Stock Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: S. Florida iTrader: (0)	I followed the same guide but mine did not start right up. took several tries so I am wondering if there is a better way for next time
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Hypermile First Lieutenant 50 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 328d xDrive M-S M-P Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	^ Agreed and maybe a DIY on how to put the metal retaining clip back in, without having to bend or grinding it down. Perhaps a tool of sorts? __________________ 2017 F31 328d xDrive M Sport M Performance
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01-11-2019, 07:40 PM	#7
rbreding Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 328d, 335d, x5d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: OKC iTrader: (0)	Can be activated with ista or foxwell/schwaben tool. #dontbeacranker
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