getting ready to do my first oil change.

sbo76 · 09-09-2009, 08:35 PM

This is my first BMW, and my first oil change in my car.

What is a good quailty oil filter? (2004 330ci zhp) I don't need the cheapest, but I want a good quality filter and does anyone have a suggestion where to get the filter?

I looked at the autozone web site, but they want 19.99 for a K&N and I don't see a bosch option. (I have had good luck with bosch gear in the past)

Does anyone really go the 12000 mi change interval? My dash meter says 7800 miles till the next change, but I don't know for sure how long its been on this oil.

eneka · 09-09-2009, 08:47 PM

oem filter?

most people here change the oil at 7,500 miles. i think the interval set on the computer is 15,000 not 12,000

Hartman · 09-09-2009, 08:49 PM

Just bought 4 Mann filters from pelican parts for $6/each

budman · 09-09-2009, 08:52 PM

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

jeffro3000 · 09-09-2009, 09:04 PM

mann

GoingNuts · 09-09-2009, 09:17 PM

Hengst filters should be good. They are probably the biggest German filter maker there is. I think they are the OEM for other OEM's.

grafiksguy · 09-09-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingNuts

I think they are the OEM for other OEM's.

Is this like the "boss of bosses"?

bumere46 · 09-09-2009, 10:08 PM

germanfilters.com they have oem filters for a reasonable price!

GoingNuts · 09-09-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grafiksguy

Is this like the "boss of bosses"?

Yes, they are the grand daddies of the daddies. Check out their wares if you want to be impressed: www.hengst.de

Blocked Out · 09-09-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingNuts

Yes, they are the grand daddies of the daddies. Check out their wares if you want to be impressed: www.hengst.de

+1 only OEM filter

09-09-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
sbo76 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 22 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	getting ready to do my first oil change. This is my first BMW, and my first oil change in my car. What is a good quailty oil filter? (2004 330ci zhp) I don't need the cheapest, but I want a good quality filter and does anyone have a suggestion where to get the filter? I looked at the autozone web site, but they want 19.99 for a K&N and I don't see a bosch option. (I have had good luck with bosch gear in the past) Does anyone really go the 12000 mi change interval? My dash meter says 7800 miles till the next change, but I don't know for sure how long its been on this oil.

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eneka Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 471 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	oem filter? most people here change the oil at 7,500 miles. i think the interval set on the computer is 15,000 not 12,000 __________________

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Hartman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,062 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	Just bought 4 Mann filters from pelican parts for $6/each __________________

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budman -not a mod- Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Flo Rida De46vil's Army Posts: 30,615 My Ride: Chevy 4x4 View My Garage	http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 __________________ -Gunnar

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jeffro3000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 10min from Jack Daniels Posts: 2,639 My Ride: 2000 328i View My Garage	mann

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GoingNuts I screwed up and can't post Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,050 My Ride: 2004 330Ci View My Garage	Hengst filters should be good. They are probably the biggest German filter maker there is. I think they are the OEM for other OEM's.

09-09-2009, 10:08 PM	#8
bumere46 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 513 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	germanfilters.com they have oem filters for a reasonable price!