OEM filters not from agent??

[corp]

Hi all,

I decided to check on my air filter and aircon filter last night. Thy definitely need a change.

I have read on the forum that the OEM filters are the best. The intake box is still stock and no mods on car for a while to come so I am looking at a like for like replacement of these filters.

Can I get the OEM filters somewhere else other than the agent?

We all know when parts come in a BMW branded box or have a BMW logo stamped on them that the parts are sometimes twice as expensive.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[tman]

Hi all,

I decided to check on my air filter and aircon filter last night. Thy definitely need a change.

I have read on the forum that the OEM filters are the best. The intake box is still stock and no mods on car for a while to come so I am looking at a like for like replacement of these filters.

Can I get the OEM filters somewhere else other than the agent?

We all know when parts come in a BMW branded box or have a BMW logo stamped on them that the parts are sometimes twice as expensive.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

*Citation needed: As far as I understand, Imcomex sells OEM filters. I have bought from them in the past, prices are good

 

[M135i]

Those items at BMW themselves are not expensive at all

 

[corp]

Never heard of Citation but I am taking advantage of the oil change service special today at BMW. Will get quotes from them.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[ShaunB]

Meyle Filters from Goldwagen

 

[Peter@AEW]

Meyle Filters from Goldwagen

I would be reluctant to use such filters as the saving is not that much and the quality is equally not that good.

Stick to agents for filters.

 

[tinovittee]

And what's the verdict on the reusable panel filters like BMC and K&N?

 

[tman]

Never heard of Citation but I am taking advantage of the oil change service special today at BMW. Will get quotes from them.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ummm :smashScreen:

"Citation needed" means that an author or editor of an article has included a fact that does not appear to be supported by any of the existing footnotes / citations for that article, and therefore a new source must be cited to support it.

I am saying, I am not 100% sure, but I have been told its OEM. :rollsmile:

 

[corp]

Haha. Excuse the stupidity. This is what happens when you don't concentrate on what is said or shown (happens very often) but I could swear it initially said contact Citation.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Gizmo]

And what's the verdict on the reusable panel filters like BMC and K&N?

They aren't cleaned enough or they cleaned too much, both detrimental to a car. Paper filter element is still the best form of air filtration as BMC and K&N ect allow small particles of dirt through. If you going to run those filters it's best you change oil more regularly.

 

[corp]

What is "more regularly" for oil changes when using those filters?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

---

Quick update. Got both the pollen and air filters from the agent.

Cost just a tad over R500 each. Really not expensive for them at all.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk