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Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Very easy
Renew both air filters 0h45
Renew the air filter 0h30

What is the role of the BMW 6-Series air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the BMW 6-Series air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the BMW 6-Series air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
6-Series 2003-2011 2003-2011 630i Petrol (N53B30A), 630i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B30A), 635d Diesel (M57D30), 645i Petrol (N62B44A), 650i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B48B), M6 Petrol (S85B50A) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
6-Series 2011-2018 2011-2018 640d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B), 640i, -xDrive Petrol (N55B30A), 650i, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44A), 650i, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44B), M6 Competition Petrol (S63B44B), M6 Petrol (S63B44B), M6 Petrol (S63B44B) Diesel, Petrol