Oh man, that's nuts! Appreciate the video! I just bought a 2021 with about 32,000 miles and I don't see any record of the air filter being changed, so it's happening this week. Now I know I need a flexible driver thanks to you!
So… I was on the Bimmerpost app, I read you can’t really remove the strut or the E14 bolt because it’s torque to yield. I don’t know what this means, but everyone said you had to replace the bolt after removing the metal rod you just swinged to the side. Is this true?
Thanks for the video I actually didn’t have to takeoff the air sensor Which is a good thing because it would probably set off a light on the dash and then I would have to go to the dealership and spend $100 to get them to shut the light off so I didn’t even mess with the sensor Those stupid sensors can be a nightmare
Thanks for your video. Ordered the filter and will try shortly did you torque the bar that you loosened or just tightened a quarter turn past tight like you would with a normal bolt.
This was NOT a Difficult Air Filter to replace much easier then my other 2015 BMW X3 and you do NOT need to Disconnect the Mass Air Flow Sensor. I did this today and it took me only 20 minutes to do.
I took my car to the dealership today after the "vehicle check" reminder came on and I am surprised they didn't change out the engine filter. My X3 has 33,000 mile and still has the original filer. Is there a specific reminder for the engine filter? This is my first and last BMW.😤
The first time the OBC reminded me to change the engine air filter was around 40k mark. It was slightly dirty, not horrible. If you drive in dusty conditions, I would assume the computer would tell you sooner.
Oh man, that's nuts! Appreciate the video! I just bought a 2021 with about 32,000 miles and I don't see any record of the air filter being changed, so it's happening this week. Now I know I need a flexible driver thanks to you!
It’s not too expensive. Got mine from Amazon.
Thank you! Your video definitely helps since I sold the 370Z and bought an X3 with the same engine and need to check/replace the filter. Kudos to you.
@theunisyngarage I’m glad you find it helpful
What’s the other little filter looking compartment in the middle with the little orange ring
So… I was on the Bimmerpost app, I read you can’t really remove the strut or the E14 bolt because it’s torque to yield. I don’t know what this means, but everyone said you had to replace the bolt after removing the metal rod you just swinged to the side. Is this true?
Thanks for the video
I actually didn’t have to takeoff the air sensor
Which is a good thing because it would probably set off a light on the dash and then I would have to go to the dealership and spend $100 to get them to shut the light off so I didn’t even mess with the sensor
Those stupid sensors can be a nightmare
You’re fine as long as you don’t turn on ignition while disconnected.
Thanks for your video. Ordered the filter and will try shortly did you torque the bar that you loosened or just tightened a quarter turn past tight like you would with a normal bolt.
@solomonros with all things German, just do “good n tight” :)
This was NOT a Difficult Air Filter to replace much easier then my other 2015 BMW X3 and you do NOT need to Disconnect the Mass Air Flow Sensor. I did this today and it took me only 20 minutes to do.
Does this apply to 2018 X3 4 cyl also?
Thanks
Yes, it’s the same setup exactly
I took my car to the dealership today after the "vehicle check" reminder came on and I am surprised they didn't change out the engine filter. My X3 has 33,000 mile and still has the original filer. Is there a specific reminder for the engine filter?
This is my first and last BMW.😤
The first time the OBC reminded me to change the engine air filter was around 40k mark. It was slightly dirty, not horrible. If you drive in dusty conditions, I would assume the computer would tell you sooner.
@@NamHoang-wn6zp I see. Thanks.
thank you for making this vide. I am going to change my filter tomorrow.
How many miles you had? I want to inspect mine,but i might as well change it.
I think at the time it had like 42k miles.
Thanks
That one screw is a giant pain in the ass, would agree if you can do it without detaching the sensor, you may save yourself a warning light
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Lol! Why would bmw make the most simplistic fix simple? Not horrible but a pain.
Stupidest design imaginable every other MFG has a simple procedure.
Shouldn’t be this hard.
Lol this is pretty easy in the realm of German cars.
Thank you so so so much. Your a lifesaver.
Glad you found this helpful.