So I just got a 2019 330i and ordered a Mann oil filter for it. This being my first ever BMW I wasn't ready to see this quirky oil filter design. Here is the pic....
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What is the purpose of this design?
What is the purpose of this design?
Educate me about this BMW filter
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
That way they can charge you more for the vehicle manufacturer name
Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
That way they can charge you more for the vehicle manufacturer name
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Cartridge type oil filter ... it's an element only design that goes inside a cavity built into the engine block. Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
I get the cartridge part. What is the purpose of that black tip on the top?
Cartridge type oil filter ... it's an element only design that goes inside a cavity built into the engine block. Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
I get the cartridge part. What is the purpose of that black tip on the top?
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
That way they can charge you more for the vehicle manufacturer name
Yeah, pay more for less materials and manufacturing steps.
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
That way they can charge you more for the vehicle manufacturer name
Yeah, pay more for less materials and manufacturing steps.
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
That way they can charge you more for the vehicle manufacturer name
There is a reason why BMW stands for Bring My Wallet lol
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Saves on materials to make an oil filter.
That way they can charge you more for the vehicle manufacturer name
There is a reason why BMW stands for Bring My Wallet lol
The tip I believe sits in the bypass valve. If the filter was clogged it would lift up and the oil would bypass.
When you lift the filter out the part with the o ring lets the oil that is in the canister drain into the pan. On engines equipped with this type change the filter before draining the oil.
IIRC the bypass is mounted on the filter mount or block.
IIRC the bypass is mounted on the filter mount or block.
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Originally Posted by Audios
The tip I believe sits in the bypass valve. If the filter was clogged it would lift up and the oil would bypass.
Originally Posted by Trav
When you lift the filter out the part with the o ring lets the oil that is in the canister drain into the pan. On engines equipped with this type change the filter before draining the oil.
IIRC the bypass is mounted on the filter mount or block.
It makes sense now. Thank you guys.
The tip I believe sits in the bypass valve. If the filter was clogged it would lift up and the oil would bypass.
Originally Posted by Trav
When you lift the filter out the part with the o ring lets the oil that is in the canister drain into the pan. On engines equipped with this type change the filter before draining the oil.
IIRC the bypass is mounted on the filter mount or block.
It makes sense now. Thank you guys.
I've grown to like these style filters, you can easily see if there is any debris in the pleats without having to cut open a metal canister.
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