vs
Fuel filter Mann or Wix
I just swapped the fuel filter in my 97. Got a wix filter at O'Reilly's for less than 30 bucks. I believe it's the same filter for the 03, but if not they still make them and they're very similar. It should have two ports on one side, and one on the other in the direction of flow.
Pros: cheap, easy to install
I use Mann filter. They're trustworthy and not very expensive either
Pros: trustworthy, inexpensive
Vehicle:
BMW
I am a sucker for Mann so I bought it. Took out the old filter, and no fuel coming from inside the filter. Slammed it couple of times and finally the fuel came out, black. It’s literally like black coffee coming out from the filter. Installed the new fuel filter, and cranked the car couple of time to let the fuel pumped to the engine. And finally it starts, but it misfired here and there. Crank it couple more times and it starts normally. The idle is absolutely silky smooth. And the performance improved a lot.
Pros: silky smooth idle, improved performance
Cons: misfired here and there
Vehicle:
BMW
Plastic ones made by Wix or similar brand are good, wouldnn't recommend cheap no-name ones, no guarantee that the plastic in those is suitable. Wix/similar are not a firehazard if fitted properly.
Pros: good, not a firehazard
Cons: plastic may not suitable
I just run the usual small inline deals, Wix or Beck/Arnley filters.
Pros: cheap, durable
Cons: glass ones leak
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Beetle
The responses inspired me to replace my fuel filter. I went for a drive and it seems like the engine sounds much smoother.
Pros: engine sounds smoother
Vehicle:
Toyota
Mann from ECS for me. Every other filter change I pull what fuel is left in the housing, refill with your diesel treatment of choice and then prime. For me it’s just a bit of extra lube for the pump on my ‘14 JSW. When I skip this step I don’t prime and never had an issue.
Pros: easy to install, no issues
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
The best would be OEM. But Mann is what I used to replace mine. Didn\u2019t feel any difference though and I had about 108k on my car.
Cons: didn't feel any difference
Mileage: 108000 km
not the wix. I had their filter for a few months. it started leaking and the seal wouldn't fit anymore.
Cons: started leaking, seal unfit
I got a plastic body wix and could not for the life of me get it seal up properly where the filter meets the housing, needless to say I'll be getting a ac Delco and changing it.
Cons: difficult to seal
Write your review
Help others - share your experience with this part.
Comparisons
Show all
Voted AGAINST engine oil RAVENOL on the rating page
The brake discs FEBI got the first review!
The brake caliper OEM BMW got the first review!
The timing chain OEM Porsche got the first review!
For cabin filter Fram already 25 reviews.
For tires GISLAVED already 25 reviews.
In the rating best ignition coil already 13 brands participate!
In the rating best windshield already 14 brands participate!
In the rating best starter motor already 10 brands participate!
In the auto rating brake discs for Volkswagen Golf already 10 brands participate!
In the auto rating headlights for Volkswagen Golf already 5 brands participate!
In the auto rating tires for Toyota Corolla already 50 brands participate!
For oil additives LIQUI MOLY already 25 reviews.
Voted AGAINST engine oil RED LINE on the rating page
Voted AGAINST engine oil PENNZOIL on the rating page