Air Filter

[bmw555]

How often it should be changed? I got 83K on my 98 328is and not sure if air filter was ever changed, I bought it 4 months ago. I live in San Francisco so it's not dusty here at all. Also, any recommendations on air filter brand? Thanks in advance.

 

[Faze]

I put in a K&N recently, and I think it is a good thing. Car seemed to breathe a bit better. Of course, my last filter was kinda on the nasty side. If it's not dusty there, and you aren't looking for a miniscule power gain, go with the Mann or Mahle (OEM) stuff. Lot cheaper.

-J

 

[bmw555]

I put in a K&N recently, and I think it is a good thing. Car seemed to breathe a bit better. Of course, my last filter was kinda on the nasty side. If it's not dusty there, and you aren't looking for a miniscule power gain, go with the Mann or Mahle (OEM) stuff. Lot cheaper.

-J

I've found K&N filter for $36, seems cheap to me, how long does it take to install it?
http://performance.thepartsbin.com/...and_make=bm&brand_model=328is&brand_year=1998

 

[My Toy 95]

K&N takes less than a minute to pop in, same as replacing with a stock air filter, you have to clean them every 12-15K. They are well worth it!

 

[mybabyM3]

If you haven't done it yet you should de-baffle your airbox also. If you don't know how do a search there is a ton of info on this. You will love the growl your car will make when your on the gas.

 

[Chesty Bonds]

How did you de-baffle?

 

[bmw555]

Is the stock filter cleanable? I might just clean it, it's raining for a week straight here so I have no chance to get my car outside and pop the hood to see that filter. I would prefer to keep my car stock so I don't think I'll do any de-baffling, I already like the way it sounds

 

[mybabyM3]

Chesty, go to http:/www.geocities.com/e36rulz/DIY.html
This site is great. It is a DIY'ers dream. The info for this and several other projects are on it.

 

[Chesty Bonds]

Hey thanks Jamie I checked out the site and it's very comprehensive. Think I might add that one to my favourites

 

[mybabyM3]

Yeah, it's on my favorites also. I have printed off several jobs and done a few so far. That has got to be one of the best sites I have found. I have saved quite a bit of money by doing the jobs myself.

 

[Abdoman]

bmw555- stock airfilter is not reusable, but the K&N is. Also, you don't have to debaffle to use the K&N, just drop it in in place of the stock.

 

[bmw555]

bmw555- stock airfilter is not reusable, but the K&N is. Also, you don't have to debaffle to use the K&N, just drop it in in place of the stock.

thanks