BMW part number 13 32 1 270 038 (13321270038) is the Fuel filter (D=80MM), a fuel part catalogued for the E34 (518g, 518i, 520i), E30 (316i, 318i, 318is), E28 (518i, 520i, 525e), E23 (728i, 728iS, 732i), E32 (730i, 730iL, 735i), E24 (628CSi, 633CSi, 635CSi) and 3 more chassis. As of our last check (2026-10-08, bmwpartsdeal.com), it has been superseded by 13321268231. 2 aftermarket options, 1 repair guide below.
Replaced by 13321268231. Order the newer number.
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Listed directly for E34 and E30 and E28 and E23 and E32 and E24 and E36 and E21 and E12 in our data (see Fits). Models below are other listings of the same number.
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Write-ups and videos from owners, forums and specialists on removing and fitting this part. Summaries are ours; follow the link for the full steps, photos and torque values, and credit goes to the original author. Safety-critical part: have a qualified mechanic check the work.
What to expect when changing an E30 fuel filter: pull the fuel pump fuse and run the engine until it stalls to drop line pressure, remove the protective shroud and swap the filter. On the author's 325 it sits under the body; replies note 318s differ.
Tools mentioned: Sockets, screwdriver, hose clamps, drain pan
E34: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E28: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E30: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E36: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E21: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E24: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E32: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E12: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E23: Successor 13321268231 listed at $91.65 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation.
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