What's the best in-cabin micro air filter?

jklamerus328xi · 03-06-2012, 04:54 PM

I purchased a Mann-Filter for my '08 328xi. Seems to be just fine. Any other recommendations? What does the dealership install?

Orion4 · 03-06-2012, 05:09 PM

I've used both the Mann and the Bosch with activated charcoal. Appear to work equally as well.

ndog14 · 03-06-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jklamerus328xi

I purchased a Mann-Filter for my '08 328xi. Seems to be just fine. Any other recommendations? What does the dealership install?

A dealer will charge well over $100 for a micro filter. Buy an OEM and do it yourself, it's not hard.

ctuna · 03-06-2012, 05:51 PM

I don't think this is a critical issue as long as it fits as far as which one you use.

John 070 · 03-06-2012, 06:31 PM

I used a Mann that I got from autohauz. If I remember I did have to pay for shipping but still cheaper than amazon...

MetsFan · 03-07-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

A dealer will charge well over $100 for a micro filter. Buy an OEM and do it yourself, it's not hard.

Seriously, it's ridiculous.
I think I got a Mann filter for around $25 from Amazon. It took 5 minutes to remove the four screws and put the new one in.

jklamerus328xi · 03-08-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

A dealer will charge well over $100 for a micro filter. Buy an OEM and do it yourself, it's not hard.

I did install a Mann filter. It seems to be working well. It's just a general question… I'm trying to learn all I can about my car and what others have done. Thanks for posting on this thread!

jklamerus328xi · 03-08-2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MetsFan

Seriously, it's ridiculous.
I think I got a Mann filter for around $25 from Amazon. It took 5 minutes to remove the four screws and put the new one in.

I too bought a Mann from Amazon.com for less than $25. Very easy to install and worth it compared to what the service cost after zero cost maintenance.

jklamerus328xi · 03-08-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion4

I've used both the Mann and the Bosch with activated charcoal. Appear to work equally as well.

Excellent. Thanks for the advice.

axis · 03-08-2012, 07:24 AM

Mann is one of the OEM so it's the same as buying the BMW branded one for a lot less money. Same with oil filters.

mike3000fl · 03-08-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MetsFan

It took 5 minutes to remove the four screws and put the new one in.

You are missing some screws.

335IAF · 03-08-2012, 07:51 AM

Mann here as well. Both in my 330 and my 335.

MetsFan · 03-08-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

You are missing some screws.

6 screws... It's been a while.

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