Micro Filter needs changing
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From: New York
My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
Model Year: 2007
Engine: 4.8 L N62 V8
I Got a message on the E60 computer stating that the Microfilter needs to be changed? BMW quoted this labor for $217. Is it hard to change it? Should i just do it myself?
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
I ordered the charcoal filters for like $30-$40 and did the work myself. Search Button
My stealership wanted about $175 to do the job.
My stealership wanted about $175 to do the job.
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From: New York
My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
Model Year: 2007
Engine: 4.8 L N62 V8
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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My Ride: 2004 530i
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20 mins.? Did you take a 15 mins break in between? It was less than 5 mins for me, that included opening the plastic wrap on the new filters. 
Also, my dealer wanted $190 for the service. What a ripoff?
Edit: Search eBay for the filters. Some can be had for $20+, I went with a local seller for a higher price.
Also, my dealer wanted $190 for the service. What a ripoff? Edit: Search eBay for the filters. Some can be had for $20+, I went with a local seller for a higher price.
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My Ride: '04 545i, sport pkg, premium sound, sprint booster,
20 mins.? Did you take a 15 mins break in between? It was less than 5 mins for me, that included opening the plastic wrap on the new filters. Also, my dealer wanted $190 for the service. What a ripoff?
Edit: Search eBay for the filters. Some can be had for $20+, I went with a local seller for a higher price.
Also, my dealer wanted $190 for the service. What a ripoff? Edit: Search eBay for the filters. Some can be had for $20+, I went with a local seller for a higher price.
I also vacuumed out the filter area, it was kinda dirty.
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From: Lake Jackson
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.
$217? Highway robbery! Don't forget to reset the service counter when you change the filter.