What is the Microfilter?
04-26-2007, 01:49 PM
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Tried looking it up in the manual, found only a small blurb that states "Microfilter/Charcoal Filter"....so uh, are they the same thing?
If so, I guess I'll put it back in when the car goes in for Microfilter replacement
If so, I guess I'll put it back in when the car goes in for Microfilter replacement
04-26-2007, 03:34 PM
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No, they are not the same. The microfilter replacement that shows up in iDrive is for the passenger compartment ventilation system. It is a carbon coated filter for dust & odors.
04-26-2007, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gwf545' post='418355' date='Apr 26 2007, 07:34 PM
No, they are not the same. The microfilter replacement that shows up in iDrive is for the passenger compartment ventilation system. It is a carbon coated filter for dust & odors.
04-26-2007, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='418369' date='Apr 27 2007, 08:22 AM
Thanks, where in the engine bay is it located?
Just had mine replaced. Although the iDrive say 20,000 km to go but when I took it out it was full of dust and dirt.
After replacing it, I can feel more air flowing through the air ducts.
04-27-2007, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='418424' date='Apr 26 2007, 11:09 PM
Two of them, one on the right and one on the left.
Just had mine replaced. Although the iDrive say 20,000 km to go but when I took it out it was full of dust and dirt.
After replacing it, I can feel more air flowing through the air ducts.
Just had mine replaced. Although the iDrive say 20,000 km to go but when I took it out it was full of dust and dirt.
After replacing it, I can feel more air flowing through the air ducts.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
04-27-2007, 06:34 PM
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='418680' date='Apr 28 2007, 03:19 AM
You also might be thinking of the charcoal filter, which is installed in E60s for sale in the US. It's in the incoming air stream to the engine, not to filter the incoming air, but the keep fumes from leaving the car (presumably unburned hydrocarbons). Some people remove this filter and believe there's a performance increase as a result. See this thread:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
If he's referring to the microfilter on the iDrive screen, it is the filter for air going into the cabin.
09-19-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='418424' date='Apr 26 2007, 11:09 PM
Two of them, one on the right and one on the left.
Just had mine replaced. Although the iDrive say 20,000 km to go but when I took it out it was full of dust and dirt.
After replacing it, I can feel more air flowing through the air ducts.
Just had mine replaced. Although the iDrive say 20,000 km to go but when I took it out it was full of dust and dirt.
After replacing it, I can feel more air flowing through the air ducts.
09-19-2007, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='418316' date='Apr 26 2007, 11:49 PM
so uh, are they the same thing?
Nooooo
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