Which Filter????

[BIMMER DUDEE]

Which is the best Oil and Air filter to use for my 4.4i X5 2001??? Can somebody help me on this one??? Thanks...

[jst2878]

Bmw Brand

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by jst2878

Bmw Brand

Correct. OEM, No other period

[TQ2K]

Just stick with the OEM filter.

[Driver8]

When I visit the dealer I usually pick up 2-3 OEM oil filters at a time since I'm 90 miles away and prefer to change oil every 5k miles.

I typically only use BMW filters, which, I believe are made by Mann. However, here's something to ponder...I picked up a Purolator-branded filter at my local Advance Auto store and when I opened the box to have a look at it, I saw it was a Mann filter.

Sooooooo...theoretically, you can pick up a Purolator filter at Auto Zone that is the same as the Mann filter that is also labeled as a BMW OEM unit. It even comes with the gasket and crush washer for the oil pan bolt. Upon installation, it was indistinguishable from the OEM unit. It's worth a look if you're needing an oil change and you're 90 minutes from the closest BWM dealer.

Mike

[chubyball]

get them from dealer

[fast4d]

mann. it's pretty much what you get despite what it says on the box.

[BIMMER DUDEE]

Thank you to all, its pretty much what I thought... Thanks...

[The Cleaner]

Mann, Mahle or Hengst are the ways to go, all are OEM. If you want the BMW box then you can swing by your dealer.