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Eagle
06-06-2007, 12:13 AM
Just did an oil change and wondered is the orange wrap around on the filter suppose to be left on, i assumed it was so left it, correct?

Example if you dont know what i mean

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Oil-Filter-Kits-BMW-740-750-840-850-i-ci-E31-E32-E38_W0QQitemZ300116554185QQihZ020QQcategoryZ33661Q QcmdZViewItem
shogun
06-06-2007, 12:26 AM
yep, must be left on, of course.
Eagle
06-06-2007, 12:30 AM
cheers, never seen any other filters like that, suppose to be a primary filter or something or large particles ?
Podmore
06-07-2007, 02:02 AM
If it's made of stretchy diamond patterned plastic that slips off quite easily it's merely a transit protection and should definitely NOT be left on. Probably unlikely to do damage unless it melts into the filter and blocks it ......
e34.535i.sport
06-07-2007, 03:59 AM
I'm worried now - i changed mine a while back and i think i ripped the paper thing off, should i change it again? Sorry to impose on the thread - bit worried now.
pingu
06-07-2007, 04:00 AM
I suspect it's there to hold the paper pleats in place and to protect the filter during manufacture/transit. Any other ideas anyone?
zhandax
06-07-2007, 04:31 AM
I have seen other filters like this in which it is intended to stay on. If you do not want to worry about it, buy Mann filters which come in a box and do not have the orange wrap. I got 4 of them from Drivewire for $44.48 delivered which is about the same as the guy on eBay gets with shipping.
BigKriss
06-07-2007, 05:21 AM
they are around usd$5 from bma, mann brand also.


I have seen other filters like this in which it is intended to stay on. If you do not want to worry about it, buy Mann filters which come in a box and do not have the orange wrap. I got 4 of them from Drivewire for $44.48 delivered which is about the same as the guy on eBay gets with shipping.
Ross
06-07-2007, 07:30 AM
I don't know what sort of filter you are speaking of, the ones pictured in the auction are intended for that covering to remain on.
e34.535i.sport
06-07-2007, 08:56 AM
bought it from BMW themselves and took the paper off - surely this would rip and cause a blockage? The onei took out didn't have one on so i thought it would be ok?
Tiger
06-07-2007, 10:00 AM
Change it.
e34.535i.sport
06-07-2007, 05:09 PM
Change it.

I'm ginna ring the stealer tomorrow an clear this one up - i'll report back...