If you have this oil filter installed, go replace it NOW.
Just fished this out of my N54. Approximately 4,800 miles. The filter media was collapsed against the oil filter "cage" and took on the shape on the inside. Both rubber end caps separated from the unit and was stuck on the inside of the oil filter cap and oil filter housing.
I recall some older style K&N filters share this design as well with 2 piece rubber end caps, red inner rubber with black outer gasket. I was an idiot, this was the only filter available at the parts store when I bought the "oil change special" combo. Don't take the chance, stick with the OEM MANN filters.
I should've known better, and there are others with similar experiences: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663871
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Just fished this out of my N54. Approximately 4,800 miles. The filter media was collapsed against the oil filter "cage" and took on the shape on the inside. Both rubber end caps separated from the unit and was stuck on the inside of the oil filter cap and oil filter housing.
I recall some older style K&N filters share this design as well with 2 piece rubber end caps, red inner rubber with black outer gasket. I was an idiot, this was the only filter available at the parts store when I bought the "oil change special" combo. Don't take the chance, stick with the OEM MANN filters.
I should've known better, and there are others with similar experiences: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663871
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