Fuel filter change, what a difference!

[nzhaystack 0]

Changed the fuel filter on my e30 yesterday and it starts within 1 - 2 seconds now. Used to take a good 5-7 seconds to start and now it is almost instant. I would say it might just be the original one as it is rusty as hell and has bosch stamped on the side of it. If so it done a good job to last 295000 km. Could someone please tell me if i will be expecting any better efficiency with a new fuel filter? I currently get 450km to a 50l tank of 95. All around town driving taking it moderatly. Cheers

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

Changed the fuel filter on my e30 yesterday and it starts within 1 - 2 seconds now. Used to take a good 5-7 seconds to start and now it is almost instant. I would say it might just be the original one as it is rusty as hell and has bosch stamped on the side of it. If so it done a good job to last 295000 km. Could someone please tell me if i will be expecting any better efficiency with a new fuel filter? I currently get 450km to a 50l tank of 95. All around town driving taking it moderatly. Cheers

Good result. I used to get the same as you for economy. If you work out 450/50, your getting just over 10l/100km which isn't too bad. I just got 10.1 Auckland to wellington in my new 5

[Jono51 59]

Changed the fuel filter on my e30 yesterday and it starts within 1 - 2 seconds now. Used to take a good 5-7 seconds to start and now it is almost instant. I would say it might just be the original one as it is rusty as hell and has bosch stamped on the side of it. If so it done a good job to last 295000 km. Could someone please tell me if i will be expecting any better efficiency with a new fuel filter? I currently get 450km to a 50l tank of 95. All around town driving taking it moderatly. Cheers

good one mitchell, the most common neglected item and it is cheap as chips to buy

[antil33t 90]

Cost me 54L to do about 520km... City/Highway. is around 10.6L/100