Oil filters

[Shelby]

I have been paying $11.50 for a BMW oil filter. I have just purchased a Bosch #330 filter at Autozone for $5.82. Has anyone tried this filter?

[gsmetal]

Please read my post on "R1100GS oil filter:STUCK!" ...you'll find it below.

I'LL NEVER USE AN AFTERMARKET FILTER AGAIN!

[Paper]

Fram filters are the cheapest thing on the market..
I've been using AC-Delco PF-53 filters with no problems.. Nice thing is that it's the same filter that goes on my Toyota T100 too..:D
You MUST have the correct wrench when using an aftermarket filter and don't overtighten them when installing. I screw mine on 3/4 of a turn after making good contact.. Just like in my truck..

[mcrider]

Shelby,
Go with the MAHLE filters, part #11 33 845. These are the OEM filters that BMW uses and can be bought fot less than 9 bucks from www.eurotechmotorsports.com. With these you don't have to worry about any aftermarket problems! :clap

[TheSuperScoot]

While it's nice to save a buck, sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and buy the factory stuff. In the mid nineties, just before I gave up Hondas for real bikes, the local Honda dealers were all posting a notice from Honda of America. Seems that someone was selling GoldWing oil filters at flea markets and swap meets for a third the cost of Honda OEM filters. Only problem was, when you got the bike hot, the sealant in the filter melted, mixed with the oil, ran around those tiny little passages, and when the bike cooled off, the sealant re-coagulated wherever it happened to be at the time. Only cure, apparently, was to take out the powerplant, tear it down, and soak it in acid, or solvent, or cat piss, or something, to get the goo out. Cost thousands, not covered by warranty.

Just a cautionary tale. Save money by arguing for a cheaper price on your hotel room.

Terry B
Pittsburgh, PA

[Paper]

I won't skimp on filter quality, either.. When AC-Delco starts making crap filters, I'll quit using them... Since GM owns them, and stands behind them 100%, I'll continue to use them in my bike, truck, and car..

I'm not buying a Emgo filter, made in China...

[b52g]

It's been said before and I'll say it again." The only cheap thing on a BMW is the owner"

[SHAG]

Originally posted by B52G
It's been said before and I'll say it again." The only cheap thing on a BMW is the owner"



:D Good one

I use the BMW filter & always will. They don't cost THAT much.

If you buy them 5 at a time when you don't need one, you'll forget how much it cost when you put one on:bliss

[motogsdm]

There are also folks that have a strong belief that BMW oil is the only "SG" rated oil in the world. HAH!

Be a smart consumer - there are times one gets what one pays
for and there are times that a product is hyped for the market.

Do the research, check out all the +/-, and buy accordingly. Just don't get sucked into complacency. :brow

[saab93driver]

Some of the filters that fit BMW Oilhead motorcycles. Use at your own risk.

NAPA Gold Oil Filter #1348
Mobil 1 Oil Filter line : "M1 - 102".
AMSOIL: SMF-122
AC DELCO: PF-53
FRAM: PH-3614, PH6063
Hastings: 157A, LF157
Motorcraft: FL-271, FL-793
Purolator: FCO-201, PER-241
Wix: 51348, 51785
MANN W712/38
SAAB 9144445
Perf-form BMW-1

Perf-form, Fram PH6063 and Amsoil are actually listed to fit the BMW motorcycle the others are automotive filters with similar bypass valve settings to the OEM filter.

Note that the BMW OEM filter does not have an anti drainback valve as it is not needed due to the vertical orientation of the installed filter, the auto filters have them, it doesn't hurt but doesn't really help either - it's not a selling point IMO.

Generally this list also fits Saturn and late model SAAB automotive applications and other brands that interchange should have similar on paper specifications.

[GlobalRider]

I just picked up my first BMW spin-on filter.

All of my other BMWs use oil filter elements, so the thought that the BMW spin-on being any different from those that I use on my cars, even OEM filters, never crossed my mind.

The BMW spin-on filter surprised me with its weight and construction. Up here they go for CA$21 or about US$14, so at US$11.50, you are getting a deal.

Next, how many of these do you plan to go through in a riding season? Three, four, maybe more? Riders spend more than ten grand on a bike and they are worried about a $6 difference on an oil filter?

I'm not going to argue that the BMW OEM filter "may" be overpriced, but get serious!!!

[knary]

This is an age old debate.

Some believe it is a "false economy" to try to save a dollar or two on oil filters. I ride a used bike. My wife and I are not what you would call wealthy.We try to save money where we can.

I won't go to absurd lengths to save a dollar on a filter and have often picked one up at the dealer, but when I can, I buy oil filters in bulk from places like Chicago BMW or Eurotech. I also choose to change my oil at the specced interval - not at 2k or 3k as some manic wrenches do.

It may seem like silliness to some. But for some of us it is the reality of our lives.

The best arguement: Every couple dollars saved on the oil filter equals another gallon or so of fuel, and another 50+ miles of pleasure. Can the extra expense of the BMW filter provide the same pleasure as those 50+ miles? Somehow, I doubt it.:)

[Gizmo]

Hi Shelby,

Mahle is the company that makes the BMW filters and you can purchase them direct from the company at a savings without compromising quality. I do not have the link with me but you may be able to find it using your search engine. If not contact me and I will get the link.