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      01-20-2012, 12:40 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by 808MGuy View Post
I notice its not included in any scheduled maintenance but I know there is no such thing as a lifetime filter. Just curious how often they should be replaced and how hard is it to change them. I wouldn't want excess fuel dripping onto the back seat area since they are located under the rear seat bottoms.
Sorry man, the fuel filter is inside the fuel tank. Current BMW thinking is that this is a "lifetime" part. All that means is its never replaced and when, not if, it gets clogged the car gets towed to your local dealer or independent shop. Nice, huh?
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