Bosch 66088 electric fuel pump for the 2000-2006 BMW X5 V8 4.4L, the 2001-2006 X5 6-cylinder 3.0L and the 2002-2003 X5 V8 4.6L moves fuel from the tank to the engine. It mounts in the tank as a pump only, not a complete module.
- Patented Turbine Pump technology virtually eliminates the fuel pulsation, noise and hot-start problems of older pump designs
- Designed to operate in extreme temperatures and under low fuel conditions
- Electromagnetic shielding prevents on-board electronic interference from the pump
- Carbon commutators made of a special graphite compound to reduce armature wear and prevent effects from ethanol
- Every pump is function tested at the end of the line
- Pumping elements see less mechanical wear, and the design is tested to a minimum of 150k miles
Quick facts
- Part: Bosch 66088 electric fuel pump
- Fits: 2000-2006 BMW X5 V8 4.4L, the 2001-2006 X5 6-cylinder 3.0L and the 2002-2003 X5 V8 4.6L
- Condition: New
Hard starting, hot-start trouble, fuel pulsation or noise from the tank can mean the pump is wearing out. These signs alone do not prove the pump is at fault, since a clogged fuel filter can cause some of them too.
Fits
This pump is listed for the 2000-2006 BMW X5 V8 4.4L, the 2001-2006 X5 6-cylinder 3.0L and the 2002-2003 X5 V8 4.6L, and each takes one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Mounting: in tank
- Pump only, not a module
- Inlet count: 1
- Connector quantity: 1
Build and materials
- Pump type: electric
- Housing material: metal
- Strainer attachment: push-on
- Self-priming: yes
- Grade: Premium
- Condition: New
In the box
One electric fuel pump with its strainer and O-ring. The lock ring, suction pipe, wire harness and gasket or seal are not included, and the old lock ring may not be reusable.
Installation notes
- Designed as a plug-and-play, exact-fit replacement for simple installation.
- The strainer attaches with a push-on fitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bosch 66088 fuel pump right for the 2001-2006 BMW X5 6-cylinder 3.0L?
Yes. Bosch 66088 is listed for the 2001-2006 BMW X5 6-cylinder 3.0L, and that engine takes one pump.
Is this a Bosch universal electric fuel pump?
No. Bosch 66088 is an exact-fit, in-tank pump made for specific vehicles, not a universal one.
Does this Bosch electric pump include the strainer?
Yes. Bosch 66088 comes with a push-on strainer and an O-ring. The lock ring, suction pipe, wire harness and gasket or seal are not included.
Does ethanol fuel affect the carbon commutators in this pump?
The commutators use a special graphite compound meant to limit armature wear and the effects of ethanol.
Does this in-tank fuel pump need any wiring work to install?
It is designed for plug-and-play installation, but the wire harness is not included.
