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  1. cal330ci

    cal330ci New Member

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    #2 cal330ci, Sep 12, 2010
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    #3 miniconcarne, Sep 12, 2010
    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 :Thumbsup:.



    Lots of discussions about this on the "other" site.
     
  3. cal330ci

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    #4 cal330ci, Sep 12, 2010
    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.
     
  4. Minidave

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    #5 Minidave, Sep 12, 2010
    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.
     
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    #6 leicaguy, Sep 12, 2010
    OEM filters just aren't that expensive. Why take a chance to save 2 bucks!? I don't get it.
     
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    #7 TGS91, Sep 12, 2010
    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
     
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    #8 Crashton, Sep 12, 2010
    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.
     
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    #9 minimark, Sep 12, 2010
    Exactly.
     
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    #10 cal330ci, Sep 13, 2010
    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
     
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    #11 ScottinBend, Sep 13, 2010
    Yep, Mann and Mahle are the oem filter makers.