550i has a double air filter?
07-10-2008, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jsal' post='620388' date='Jul 10 2008, 11:25 AM
I installed the Dinan cold air intake and throttle body, but did not notice any abnormal idling or stalling. The computers do adjust to changes, so I can see that being a possibility.
The one thing I was always concerned about when I had K&N filters is the possibility of too much oil getting on to the air sensor. Could this be the problem?
The one thing I was always concerned about when I had K&N filters is the possibility of too much oil getting on to the air sensor. Could this be the problem?
Actually, I did not use any oil on the filter for the first year (my mistake). I recently learned that I needed oil after I recently cleaned the filter with a recharger kit. The stalling actually got much better, but I still stall a bit. In three more weeks, I am sure the problem will go away.
07-10-2008, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='620504' date='Jul 10 2008, 01:37 PM
Mel is keeping US in check?? 
She's modding just like the rest of us! 
Also I live in a house of only females, and I'm yet to see a "sensible card" ANYWHERE around my house!! 
In direct contrast to Mel around here, at my house, I'm an island of testosterone in a vast sea of estrogen!! 
She's modding just like the rest of us! Also I live in a house of only females, and I'm yet to see a "sensible card" ANYWHERE around my house!! In direct contrast to Mel around here, at my house, I'm an island of testosterone in a vast sea of estrogen!!
07-10-2008, 03:33 PM
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o i forgot.. getting back to the topic... so if one removes this filter.. then chances are you may see a slight increase in horsepower.. but you may start stalling all the time now too??? wtf??? im confused big time 
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='620785' date='Jul 10 2008, 04:29 PM
well.. i cant help you in your house.. your on your own.. as for me.. I'm the island of estrogen surrounded by testosterone..lol.. even the dog is a male!@!@!!! lol.. but i seem to be the sensible one MOST of the time.. lol..
I generally sleep with one eye open!! 
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='620788' date='Jul 10 2008, 04:33 PM
o i forgot.. getting back to the topic... so if one removes this filter.. then chances are you may see a slight increase in horsepower.. but you may start stalling all the time now too??? wtf??? im confused big time
I'm thinking the stalling may be a coincidental issue for a couple of folks. Numerous members have taken those things off without incident. Mines been off for well over half a year with no problems. I'm now running an AFE CAI without fail (and NO charcoal filter lol).
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Mine has been removed for over 6 months with NO problems too!
07-10-2008, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='620274' date='Jul 10 2008, 05:50 AM
The charcoal filter is not the filter for interior or cabin air. It's put there as part of the evaporative emissions system, I believe.
07-10-2008, 06:22 PM
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wow just removed it and took my 06 550i for spin and I could tell the difference. This won't void the warranty will it? By the way my charcoal filter didn't have any metal clips...looks like I had to brake some plastic to get it out.
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When changing/replacing the air intake filter(s), keep in mind that the durability of the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF-S) is depending on the cleanliness of the intake air.
Oil drops and similar contamination can kill or degrade the MAFS.
Oil drops and similar contamination can kill or degrade the MAFS.
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