Was fuel filter included in AEM?
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From: Portland, Oregon USA
2010 ML350 Bluetec, Alfa Romeo GTV6
Was fuel filter included in AEM?
Does anybody know if the fuel filter was included in the AEM?
We noticed our 2010 ML350 Bluetec has taken a couple extra cranks to start recently and I have occasionally smelled diesel when near the truck. I checked the fuel injectors and don't see any obvious leaks, and no puddles on the ground (we had a pinched o ring right after buying it that looked like an oil leak).
I checked my records and I replaced the fuel filter about 30k miles ago so it's due again. But when I just looked at it the fuel filter has OEM style clamps on it, so I don't think I put them on. But the hose at the filter also doesn't look great so I might replace it and the filter.
I have the receipt for the AEM and couldn't find a fuel filter on it, but it might have a goofy number that doesn't match the older numbers.
If the fuel filter was replaced last year with the AEM then I will just replace the suspect hose and save $100. But since I'm in there already...
Thanks!
We noticed our 2010 ML350 Bluetec has taken a couple extra cranks to start recently and I have occasionally smelled diesel when near the truck. I checked the fuel injectors and don't see any obvious leaks, and no puddles on the ground (we had a pinched o ring right after buying it that looked like an oil leak).
I checked my records and I replaced the fuel filter about 30k miles ago so it's due again. But when I just looked at it the fuel filter has OEM style clamps on it, so I don't think I put them on. But the hose at the filter also doesn't look great so I might replace it and the filter.
I have the receipt for the AEM and couldn't find a fuel filter on it, but it might have a goofy number that doesn't match the older numbers.
If the fuel filter was replaced last year with the AEM then I will just replace the suspect hose and save $100. But since I'm in there already...
Thanks!
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From: Portland, Oregon USA
2010 ML350 Bluetec, Alfa Romeo GTV6
Honestly no, our local dealership is a joke. They are understaffed, nobody knows anything about the older diesels, and because they waited so long to do the AEM while they waited for parts ours now burns oil.
I had to look up as many parts as I could but I didn't see the fuel filter listed. Hence my question.
I had to look up as many parts as I could but I didn't see the fuel filter listed. Hence my question.
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2013 ML350 Bluetec
Stick your VIN in here and find out:
https://bluetecupdate.mbusa.com/home
https://bluetecupdate.mbusa.com/home
Thread Starter
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Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 104
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From: Portland, Oregon USA
2010 ML350 Bluetec, Alfa Romeo GTV6
Stick your VIN in here and find out:
https://bluetecupdate.mbusa.com/home
https://bluetecupdate.mbusa.com/home
The filter isn't listed, but I wonder if they just replaced it while it was out. I might as well just replace it so I know for sure.
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I just took my E350 in for service the other week, and fuel filter was due for a replacement. Looked at the AEM receipt and records (like you, thought it was replaced) and my SA confirmed that it was not part of the AEM. I know my was not replaced then.
