2014 X3 N20 2.0 Thoughts after 13k

[wavinwayne]

Do yourself a favor and buy oil filters made by the supplier of oil filters to BMW. Aftermarket filters seem to disintegrate on BMW engines. I buy only MANN oil filters for y car. Try FCP Euro for your bimmer parts.

I am only one data point, but the plain-Jane Microgard oil filter that I changed in my wife's 2020 X3 over the weekend looked fine after 6500 miles of city driving. Also, the Microgard from my 535d looked a little tired but was otherwise intact after 9k all highway miles.

 

[Marcozi]

I am only one data point, but the plain-Jane Microgard oil filter that I changed in my wife's 2020 X3 over the weekend looked fine after 6500 miles of city driving. Also, the Microgard from my 535d looked a little tired but was otherwise intact after 9k all highway miles.

I understand. I’m not trying to state that all aftermarket oil filters are unsuitable for BMW engines. What I am saying is that some BMW owners have reported that aftermarket oil filters have failed. I have owned and worked on bimmers since 1974. Yeah, I’m old. I’ve always bought filters from either the dealer or from FCP Euro. Saving a couple of dollars to buy a filter-air, fuel, oil, cabin-that may or not up to factory specs isn’t a bargain I want to make.

Off my soapbox.

 

[BISCUT]

Nice I hope it all works out! Those aftermarket warranties and beyond difficult to get reimbursed. I hope it never needs it.

My friend sai the same thing. He went through 3 other companies that he won't work with. The one he got for me, he's had good luck with over the last 5 or 6 years.

 

[BISCUT]

I understand. I’m not trying to state that all aftermarket oil filters are unsuitable for BMW engines. What I am saying is that some BMW owners have reported that aftermarket oil filters have failed. I have owned and worked on bimmers since 1974. Yeah, I’m old. I’ve always bought filters from either the dealer or from FCP Euro. Saving a couple of dollars to buy a filter-air, fuel, oil, cabin-that may or not up to factory specs isn’t a bargain I want to make.

Off my soapbox.

Plenty of

So assume you are also aware that the N20's have been recently recalled by NHTSA due to fire risk?

PCV blow-by (why is this leaking in the first place?? ) leaking onto the water pump's electrical connector. Keep an eye out for smoke under the hood!

Not so good to assume on that one. I was not aware. Thanks, I'll check it out tomorrow.

 

[meep]

Wonderful vehicles. I really like what BMW does with this little SUV. You also priced well within reason - got a good deal on it, and the 3 year warranty fell within your price point.

 

[BISCUT]

Wonderful vehicles. I really like what BMW does with this little SUV. You also priced well within reason - got a good deal on it, and the 3 year warranty fell within your price point.

Concise summary.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Good deal. Love the X3s, can't beat them for on-road comfort, efficiency, styling, and just being fun to drive. My wife has a 2020 and my parents liked it so much they bought one for themselves. So did my wife's mom. LOL

 

[BISCUT]

As promised ... a few images of the Fram Endurance 10075 cartridge filter. 6k Run of Mobil 1 0-40 Euro. Sample sent off to Blackstone today. Hope they don't take toooo looong! I do realize my fuel dilution % won't be the most accurate but I have a few pre-paid sample kits left. Is what it is. I'm not too worried about this engine and fuel dilution at 6k.

Filter looks great for this run. End caps are looking good as well as the pleats.