Fuel Pressure Test – BMW N52 6 Cylinder Engine
Step 1 - Purchase Parts
Fuel Pressure Test Gauge - Quick Disconnect
Checking the fuel pressure in your BMW or MINI is a necessity for diagnosing faulty fuel pumps and clogged fuel filters. This easy-to-use kit quickly snaps onto you quick disconnect giving you accurate fuel pressure readings up to 7 bar (100 psi).
Step 2 - Repair Procedure
The N52 six-cylinder engine was found in many different BMW vehicles. The following instructions may differ slightly depending on year and model.
- Remove the acoustical cover from the top of the engine.
For detailed instructions on removing the acoustic cover, please see our article Engine Acoustic Cover Removal – BMW N52 6 Cylinder Engine
- Remove the cap from the Schrader valve, located on the side of the fuel rail as shown in the image.
- Depress the stem inside the Schrader valve (like letting the air out of a car tire) until their is no fuel pressure. Have a rag handy to catch any fuel that may drip out.
- Attach a fuel pressure guage to the Schrader valve and start engine. Document the pressure level.
- The fuel pressure in the BMW N52 6-cylinder should be 72 psi.
- If your fuel pressure is low, you may have a faulty fuel pump or dirty fuel filter. If the fuel pressure is to high, there may be a kink in one of the fuel lines.