Charcoal Filter Removal
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From: B-Ham, AL
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Hmmm, I'm gonna have to perform this tomorrow 
On a side note.....will removing the charcoal filter void the warranty.....should the filter be put back in before taking it in for service, or will they not care?
On a side note.....will removing the charcoal filter void the warranty.....should the filter be put back in before taking it in for service, or will they not care?
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear' post='713524' date='Nov 6 2008, 12:40 AM
Hmmm, I'm gonna have to perform this tomorrow
On a side note.....will removing the charcoal filter void the warranty.....should the filter be put back in before taking it in for service, or will they not care?
On a side note.....will removing the charcoal filter void the warranty.....should the filter be put back in before taking it in for service, or will they not care?
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From: B-Ham, AL
My Ride: '06 550i
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Just removed mine....damn, that was easy. Took like 8 mins start to finish.....no bonus leaves or foam pieces under my filter 
Throttle response does feel a little more crisp. Will the charcoal filter go back in if I ever desired? It was kinda molded to the lid...connected in the corners, it appeared.
Also, the stock air filter does look pretty restrictive.....I'll have to get an aftermarket one here pretty soon.
Throttle response does feel a little more crisp. Will the charcoal filter go back in if I ever desired? It was kinda molded to the lid...connected in the corners, it appeared.
Also, the stock air filter does look pretty restrictive.....I'll have to get an aftermarket one here pretty soon.
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From: Bethesda, MD
My Ride: 2006 550i...Black/Auburn, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Cold Weather Pkg, Active Steering, Heated Rear Seats
i have to pass emissions inspect in MD.. anyone know if the carbon filter delete will make me fail this? thanks
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My Ride: 2006 550i...Black/Auburn, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Cold Weather Pkg, Active Steering, Heated Rear Seats
did it yesterday... I can def. feel a little more response and it looks like my MPG is a little better. I had to snap/break it off though, hope I dont ever need to put it back in.
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Originally Posted by SLORider' post='486299' date='Oct 25 2007, 09:44 PM
FYI. My '08 535 doesn't have the charcoal filter. It has what sounds like a thicker orange filter only.
