The dangerous gases that enter the cabin of your BMW are reduced by a microfilter, commonly referred to as a cabin air filter. Up to 80% of pollen and exhaust fumes are captured by microfilters before they reach the driver.
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The cabin filter is the micro filter, and one should cost around $35. If you have auto/air, getting one with activated charcoal is not advised; I have no idea why. I replace the cabin and engine filters around once a year, which for me is every 12K miles.
I have used Mann oil filters in my 330ci, but I don’t have a favorite brand. A 328 filter should cost between $9 and $13 and should be changed when the computer advises you to. You will need to reset the nannies; but, not all years and models will respond in the same way.
1) Insert the key into the ignition.
2) Press the start button instead of the brake
3) Hold down the trip computer button (only for vehicles without iDrive) until you see the yellow triangle.
Microfilters
Why does BMW insist on replacing the microfilter at every service? Do they really require so much maintenance? The difference in price between an oil service and an oil service with micro-filter replacement on the F10 is PS137, which is added to the price of what seems like every single service, tipping what on the surface are reasonable servicing costs into the slightly unreasonable category. It wasn’t as bad on E39’s where 50 quid got you a pair.
Although the service option on the http://www.bmw-service.co.uk website does feature an oil service without a microfilter, I don’t know when you’d ever be able to get away with simply this as it seems the filters are always ‘required’ at oil changes.
Even for an E39, they are now more like PS40 each, and that is just for the parts. I’m not sure how much they charge for the five minutes it takes to change them. Just one more high margin item to boost servicing income!
Being well aware of it, it places him at PS50 with the shouts for 2 and not PS60 -70. If he truly wants to “save” money on pollen filters, he may purchase the activated charcoal Crosland filter from Carparts 4 Less for just PS25 for a pair.
For the pair in that set of Corteco, the price is PS25. For my E70, I purchased a set of Crosslands, but I would never purchase them again. The lugs on the plastic frame fell off the moment I tried to click them in place, and the material is awful brittle rubbish. They weigh around 50% less than OEM, which says it all.
OP: I believe the OEM on the E70 is Mann, thus it could be worthwhile to try those without OEM branding?
The item is incompatible with your BMW!
By successfully filtering out contaminants through your HVAC system, a new E82 E90 E91 E92 E93 or X1 cabin air filter (also known as a microfilter or heppa filter) will make it easier and healthier for you to breathe. A yearly microfilter change will keep pollutants, pollen, soot, and dust out of the inside of your BMW. The OEM supplier for BMW and other European manufacturers makes this cabin air filter, which uses a multilayer, moisture-resistant filter material with a nearly 100% filtration rate. You should swap out your microfilter once a year or every 15,000 kilometers.
For the E82 coupe, E88 cabrio, E90 sedan, E91 wagon, E92 coupe, E93 convertible, and E84 X1 SUV, this is the microfilter.
Activated carbon filter or standard filter? The materials used in conventional filters are paper or fabrics that have been electrically charged. Foreign particles adhere to the static surface that the charged filter produces. In addition to using a textile material, carbon filters, often known as charcoal filters, also use layers of chemically treated carbon material. The carbon is a better option for extremely polluted locations, especially in stop-and-go traffic, because it performs a better job of catching and containing foreign particles. In comparison to a conventional paper filter, it is also more effective in odor filtration. Activated charcoal filters are typically more expensive because of the more difficult production process. When available, we provide both paper and activated carbon filters for your BMW.
Do I require a microfilter for my BMW?
It is crucial that the microfilter in your BMW is clean and working properly since it encourages the circulation of clean air within the vehicle while the air conditioner or heater is on. This filter needs to be replaced as part of your BMW’s Inspection II service or significant tune-up. Many of these filters are completely clogged with dust, silt, and debris here in San Diego. Clean air is crucial, especially now that Southern California’s wildfire season has arrived in San Diego.
Your microfilter is identical to any home heating or air conditioning system’s filter, but it probably doesn’t receive as much attention. Most dirt and debris are filtered out of the air as it is drawn into the cabin by the microfilter, which is positioned in front of the internal fan/blower of the car. It is quite simple to change on almost all BMWs made after 1999, and you can do it yourself most of the time without using any tools.
The inside fan will struggle to draw air into the car if the old filter becomes blocked, which is another risk. Customers frequently claim that even though their fan appears to be operating, there isn’t any air escaping the vents while the air conditioner is running. When we remove the microfilter, we’ll find that it is fully blocked with debris such as dry cleaning receipts, bird feathers, dust, and grime. While the air conditioner is running, old microfilters can also emit a musty odor. The technician is spraying the new filter with an antibacterial solution from above.
In San Diego, we are always available to service or inspect your microfilter. We’re hoping for a quiet fire season, but if you live in a fire-prone location, I highly advise replacing both this filter and your air filter as soon as things get back to normal.
What function does a car’s micro filter serve?
Replace the micro filter/carbon canister in the heating, air conditioning, or automatic air conditioning system. This is crucial because micro filters help keep drivers and passengers alert by trapping 80% of pollen and exhaust fumes outside the cabin and demisting windows quickly even on rainy winter days.
How frequently ought a BMW microfilter to be replaced?
How frequently should I change the cabin filter in my BMW? Every 15,000 to 20,000 miles is the usual rule of thumb here, but it will depend on the particular model.
What exactly is a micro filter?
A membrane filter with pores that range in size from 0.1 mm to 10 mm is used in the filtration process known as microfiltration to capture tiny particles or microorganisms.
How much does a BMW air filter cost?
Engine air filters normally range in price from $20 to $45 depending on the type needed, whilst cabin air filters typically cost between $15 and $35.
Which oil filter manufacturer does BMW use?
The filter, two cap o-rings, and a drain plug crush seal are all included in the Mann oil filter kit for the E82, F22, E9X, F30, F32, E60, F10, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, and Z4. For our clients, we need OEM, or Original BMW filters. For this and other filters found in your BMW, Mann is an OE supplier to BMW. As an original provider, Mann’s filter products satisfy or go above BMW specifications. They are designed to fit properly and to meet the filtration requirements of the six-cylinder N51, N52, N54, and N55 engines.
Also fits N20/N26 turbo 4-cylinder engines with aluminum oil filter housing in the F22/F30/F32 iX xDrive variants. Check your housing for N20/N26 models because it might be made of plastic or metal. Take note that BMW might have replaced some plastic housings with aluminum as part of a warranty.
Does BMW have an air filter in the cabin?
The majority of auto industry professionals agree that your BMW needs to have its cabin air filter changed every 15,000 miles. The period for replacing your vehicle’s filters is advised in your owner’s manual, although it will vary based on your vehicle’s make and model.
How long is the lifespan of a BMW engine air filter?
The owner’s manual for the majority of BMWs specifies 30,000 mile maintenance. But sometimes it’s too much to wait for the filter to become obviously soiled. Another criterion is to check for a filter replacement every three years if the vehicle does not travel more than 30,000 miles per year.
What is an ingredient in a BMW air cleaner?
An air cleaner element cleans the air that enters the engine, similar to how an engine air filter does. It is located in the cold air collection box and traps a range of air pollutants, such as:
- Dirt
- Dust
- Bugs
Before entering the engine, the air passes through the air cleaner element. The engine needs just clean air to function properly. If there was no air cleaner element in place, your engine would accumulate a lot of dust because it takes in so much air. A small amount of dust can enter the engine without harm, but excessive volumes of dust will damage the engine.
It’s crucial to change your air cleaner element every 15,000 miles because of this.
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What does a BMW oil filter cost?
After discounts, a BMW oil filter typically costs between $8.99 and $19.99 depending on a number programmable factors. The cost of labor is typically more expensive than the filter itself in most situations.
Is the cabin filter the same as the microfilter?
I purchased a pollen filter (part number 64119237555) purely for convenience during the impending service in the fall. I was considering doing it right away, but I’m not sure how the CBS countdown functions. I hadn’t noticed either on the servicing page in the main menu, but I’m very certain that Microfilter was on my 2018 complete service list. Only an oil change and inspection, often known as inspection I, are shown as being past due?
Although there is a tool to manually upload a service, I don’t think I’ll use it because it is wiped once connected at any dealer.
A few examples, allegedly if the dealer doesn’t upload them they will display as overdue?
BMW advises changing it each time your oil needs to be changed. When you select the service record on iDrive, it will show they also changed the microfilter if you had it serviced with them and they updated iDrive for you.
Simply reset the service indication for the oil service on the speedometer if you’re performing it yourself and not updating iDrive.
I had a chance to look at the iDrive, and it appears that the air cleaner is the engine air filter. Similar dates apply to the microfilter, spark plugs, oil, and brake pads. It appears that the engine air filter won’t need to be changed until the oil change following the next, and I can let them install this filter as part of the current impending oil change.
For anyone checking, if it’s due (every other MAIN oil change/service), it must be updated on the iDrive if the work has been completed, otherwise it will show like in the above pictures with an exclamation mark (overdue), which seems to be 4 years/xxxx miles.