Hey guys, I have done a couple threads for the local forum in my area but now that I am on here its probably a good chance to show some important articles with good information. This one about aftermarket oil filters and a few problems I have had with them. The most concerning is the example in the pic and how new filters were collapsing even under normal oil pressure. I have seen quite a few like the one in the pic. If you do not change your oil then you probably never what your old filter looks like. With the filter collapsing it can restrict oil flow and when it collapses its now shorter and oil can flow around the filter. The oil now is flowing unfiltered. Also the O rings you get with the filter usually leak, some of them very severely. This obviously causes low oil pressure, low oil levels and other problems related to excess oil on rubber components etc... For the record I have never had a problem with OEM filters.
Here is the original thread http://sizeminiclub.freeforums.org/aftermarket-oil-filters-must-see-t60.html
Yep. OEM filters only for me! This happened on my very first oil change a few years back, don't remember which brand filter I used, but same results. I think I read NAPA Gold filters don't collapse, or any filters with internal plastic "cage".(?) Thanks for the refresher . Lots of discussions about this on the "other" site.
No problem... back in 2002- 2005 we saw quite a few problems with these, especially with R50 and when non dealer shops would pull out the filter and retainer and springs. With the spring missed and/or an aftermarket filter installed the engines didnt make it past 20000km in some cases.
Yep, about 3 years ago, the first change I did on my '03 the filter came out looking like that - I switched to OEM filters and never had another problem.
while i'm not 100% sure I believe Mann makes the OEM filters for BMW. I used their 'third party' version for my R56 and no issues
Mann is one of two companies that make the oem MINI filter. Sorry, don't remember the other maker. I've used oem filters & recently used a Mann filter. They are identical twins.
Yeah OEM filters are not that expensive, I dont know why some people really need to save a couple bucks. This does not include the MANN filters... Its more like Midas and Motomaster that I have seen pretty much all of them collapse