Fuel Filter Location (C43
10-21-2010, 04:20 PM
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It's covered by a plastic cover for protection I think.
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10-21-2010, 05:30 PM
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I did this (and the pump) last winter. It's on the passenger side, near the rear as Kowalski described. You need to remove the plastic cover to get at it, but it's not too difficult. I removed the rear wheel to improve access to the area too.
10-21-2010, 06:58 PM
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60k
miles they are only $35 so if you are so inclined every 3 years won't hurt
10-21-2010, 07:22 PM
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190D 2.5 (x2), 190E 2.6, W202 C240,W202 C43 (C55), W210 E55, W212 E250CDI
Technically they have the same interval as a bog stock c180 which has the same filter. I know which vehicle will see more fuel though it. They are cheap enough that if it's a regular driver I'd do it every 2-3 yrs, 4 is ok if you don't drive much.
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10-21-2010, 08:47 PM
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No need to
do the pump filter is separate.
Biggest detriment to best fuel mileage at models this age and miles is neglecting to replace the o2 sensors all 4
they are due at 100k miles and can when old and worn out cut performance and mpg by 15%.
Biggest detriment to best fuel mileage at models this age and miles is neglecting to replace the o2 sensors all 4
they are due at 100k miles and can when old and worn out cut performance and mpg by 15%.
10-22-2010, 01:52 AM
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If the fuel filter is clogged up enough to restrict flow you will start to feel stuttering at wide open throttle. It'll start as something subtle and steadily get worse.
10-22-2010, 02:49 AM
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG sold)
10-22-2010, 04:49 AM
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You won't have a crooked back when you're finished.
10-22-2010, 02:28 PM
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better go to a do it your self garage, lift the car on a hoist and vuurk under it.
much easier and comfortable
10-26-2010, 01:09 PM
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22 X3, 21 330e, 97 M3, 97 C36 (sold), but on the hunt for a clean, low-mile C43!
Is it in the same location for a C36 as well? And is the removal process pretty straight-forward? Do you have to disconnect any hoses/gas spillage, etc.?
10-26-2010, 05:55 PM
#17
Maybe if you don't have too much gas in your tank it might help avoiding fuel pressure leak before removing the fuelfilter,
I believe your fuel filter is located on the same place close to your frontside rear axle.
