Cabin filter

Gearhog · 11-04-2019, 04:54 PM

So my 435 has 70000 miles on it and the maintenance schedule says to replace the Cabin micro filter. They are pretty pricey to have replaced and I was wondering how often you guys think its actually necessary to replace it? Also it is an easy job to do myself?

F30lolz · 11-04-2019, 04:56 PM

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So my 435 has 70000 miles on it and the maintenance schedule says to replace the Cabin micro filter. They are pretty pricey and I was wondering how often you guys think its actually necessary to replace it?

Not too pricey.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-micronai...IaAhknEALw_wcB

Gearhog · 11-04-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Not too pricey.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-micronai...IaAhknEALw_wcB

Is it an easy job if I want to do it myself?

F30lolz · 11-04-2019, 05:01 PM

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Is it an easy job if I want to do it myself?

Start at the 1:30 mark.

chowser51 · 11-04-2019, 05:02 PM

It takes less than 10 mins.

Gearhog · 11-04-2019, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Start at the 1:30 mark.

Thanks I appreciate it.

CrumbyButter · 11-04-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhog

Thanks I appreciate it.

You will even more so when you see the amount of GUNK in there

Billfitz · 11-04-2019, 05:17 PM

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It takes less than 10 mins.

If you're a contortionist, maybe. I can see how it wouldn't be so bad if the car was up on a lift, but with the car on the ground it's a bit challenging.

chowser51 · 11-04-2019, 05:24 PM

I forget that I have a convertible which makes it easier. I change it with the top down so I can hang upside down. I’m used to that from changing a resistor in my Oldsmobile every year for years back in the day.

floridaorange · 11-04-2019, 05:25 PM

Super easy

1QuikWS6 · 11-05-2019, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gearhog

So my 435 has 70000 miles on it and the maintenance schedule says to replace the Cabin micro filter. They are pretty pricey to have replaced and I was wondering how often you guys think its actually necessary to replace it? Also it is an easy job to do myself?

I replace mine every yr - lot of pollen thru the yr where I live

Fliplegend · 11-05-2019, 07:13 AM

The real annoyance is the curved placement and cover.

johnung · 11-05-2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gearhog

So my 435 has 70000 miles on it and the maintenance schedule says to replace the Cabin micro filter. They are pretty pricey to have replaced and I was wondering how often you guys think its actually necessary to replace it? Also it is an easy job to do myself?

Really easy to change yourself. Definitely do it every year. Photos show cabin filter that I use for my F30 335. High quality and reasonable price. You'd have to see if the part number is different for your car.

UPDATE: Got the dreaded Bimmerpost attachment bug again so cant show you photos. It's the CORTECO micronAir cabin air filter that I am using. Highest quality for reasonable price.

Gearhog · 11-05-2019, 06:58 PM

Thanks everyone. Great forum.

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