Microfilter due

///M3AN · 03-03-2014, 02:09 PM

So, BMW reccommends the microfilter(s) be replaced every two years. Obviously, this is an easy fix and and I can save $150 so I will be doing it myself. However, since the car only has 19k miles, should I just open it up and replace if they are dirty or just replace regardless?

dparm · 03-03-2014, 02:21 PM

Visual inspection isn't a good indicator. Some of the particulates are of course microscopic. I'd just replace it.

///M3AN · 03-03-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Visual inspection isn't a good indicator. Some of the particulates are of course microscopic. I'd just replace it.

Roger that... Seemed like the logical thing, 100 bones from GetBMWparts so probably just a no brainer to swap out.

Are these things just keeping the cabin air clean or do they have magical powers of some sort?

bsiciliano · 03-03-2014, 03:43 PM

If the car only has 19k miles, can't you get the dealer to replace under warranty?

dparm · 03-03-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bsiciliano

If the car only has 19k miles, can't you get the dealer to replace under warranty?

It's not a warranty issue. His car is a 2008 so it's likely out of the free maintenance period.

Z K · 03-03-2014, 03:55 PM

There is also the Mann replacement filters if you are looking to save some money. They are 1/2 the OEM price.

The filters clean the air coming into the cabin. They do get clogged over time and reduce the efficiency of the heating/cooling system. It also keeps the air you breathe clean so it's well worth replacing as scheduled.

bsiciliano · 03-03-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsiciliano

If the car only has 19k miles, can't you get the dealer to replace under warranty?

It's not a warranty issue. His car is a 2008 so it's likely out of the free maintenance period.

My bad, I'm working off the Bimmer Post app.

Someone? · 03-03-2014, 04:54 PM

Anyone have the OEM pert number

And the Mann pert number?

s85e90 · 03-03-2014, 05:01 PM

OEM= Part #: 64319159606 (64-31-9-159-606)

(from Turner)

TX · 03-03-2014, 09:40 PM

Hope this is legit I post this here with the rules (sorry)
ECS links for parts:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...imate_Control/

///M3AN · 03-04-2014, 10:47 AM

Thanks a ton for the info guys!!!

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