BMW Air Filters for BMW 5 Series E28 (1982-1988)

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Lackluster performance from a high-performance machine can only mean one thing: poor maintenance. Keep your car at peak operating levels by doing simple things like replacing your air filter. Stock BMW air filters are made from pleated paper. In some cases you can simply remove it from the car and give it a good shake or brush with a very soft bristle brush. But for heavily soiled filters a replacement is the only option. A lot of fresh air is crucial for your BMW's engine to make power. Don't let the filter be the weak link. We only offer OEM quality brands for air filters. Check the Intake category for Performance Air Intakes & Drop In Performance Air Filters
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K&N Performance Drop-In Air Filter - 3.0si, 320i 80-83, 318i 84-8...
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T#:4005
Part#: 33-2005
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K&N's drop-in air intake filter is constructed from cotton gauze material between aluminum mesh - this makes for a long lasting, high performance drop-in intake filter. These are very easy to remove and maintain. Turner Motorsport recommends this as one of the first maintenance/modifications you make to your vehicle after you purchase! 

K&N's drop in air filters allow increased airflow - dirt and particles stick to the oil on these filters, making them more effective than traditional paper filters in terms of protection. Additionally, K&N believes their filters are more efficient than paper filers - this means more oxygen getting into the engine, allowing vaporized fuel to burn more efficiently and increasing horsepower and fuel economy. The best of both worlds!

  • Covered by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty
  • Washable and reusable
  • Emissions legal in all 50 states
  • Will not void vehicle warranty
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K&N Performance Drop-In Air Filter - E28 528e, E30 318i/325e/i, 8...
For vehicles with production date from 09/1985
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T#:4006
Part#: 33-2059
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$ 57.99 USD
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K&N's drop-in air intake filter is constructed from cotton gauze material between aluminum mesh - this makes for a long lasting, high performance drop-in intake filter. These are very easy to remove and maintain. Turner Motorsport recommends this as one of the first maintenance/modifications you make to your vehicle after you purchase! 

K&N's drop in air filters allow increased airflow - dirt and particles stick to the oil on these filters, making them more effective than traditional paper filters in terms of protection. Additionally, K&N believes their filters are more efficient than paper filers - this means more oxygen getting into the engine, allowing vaporized fuel to burn more efficiently and increasing horsepower and fuel economy. The best of both worlds!

750iL/850i requires 2 filters

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aFe ProDry S Air Filter - E30 1986-1991 (no M3), 86+ 528e, E34 525i (...
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T#:2652
Part#: 31-10047
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This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox offering significantly higher airflow than the stock paper filter. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:

E30 3 series : 318i 318is 1990-1991 - 318ic 1990-1993
E30 3 series : 325e 325es 325i 325is 325xi 325ic 1986-1991
E28 5 series : 528e 1986-1988
E34 5 series : 525i 1989-1990 M20 engine
E32 7 series : 750il 1988-1994 - 2 required
E31 8 series : 850i 850ci 850csi 1991-1999 - 2 required

This version has an oil-free filter media for less maintenance. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend the standard aFe "Pro5R " filter (which has a blue pre-oiled filter media), but this oil-free filter flows only slightly less than the blue Pro5R style aFe filter, and requires no re-oiling after cleaning the filter.
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aFe Pro5R Air Filter - E30 M3, 84-85 318i, 84-85 325e, 84-85 528e, Al...
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T#:1689
Part#: 30-10048
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$ 93.00

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Since 1999, aFe (Advanced FLOW Engineering) has been developing and manufacturing high quality accessories in their facility in Corona, California. Starting with air filters and intake systems, and now expanding into exhaust systems, suspension components, tuning modules, and more, aFe products are a great way to improve the performance of your BMW without altering its fundamental character. Owned by a BMW enthusiast, aFe power is recognized the world over as a leader in quality performance products for your BMW.

  • Constructed with 100% polyurethane
  • Five layers of progressively finer mesh cotton gauze media
  • Washable and reusable for multiple cleaning cycles
  • Excellent dust-holding capacity for a longer service cycle between cleanings
  • Integrated urethane bump seal insures a tight, no leak seal
  • Outflows stock paper filter for improved horsepower and torque

This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:
E30 M3 (1988-1991)
E30 318i (1984-1985)
E28 528e (1984-1985) and 535i/535is (1985-1988)
E12 5 series, All (1975-1981) - including 528i, 530i, 533i
E23 7 series, All except 745i (1977-1987) - including 730i, 733i, 735i, L7
E24 6 series, All except M6 (1976-1989) - incl. 630CS, 633Csi, 635CSi


This version uses aFe's highest flowing filter media, which uses a lightly oil gauze to filter out dirt and particulates, while allowing more air to flow to the intake. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend this standard aFe filter media (often called "Pro5R ", which has a blue pre-oiled filter media). We also carry this filter in the "ProDry" grey filter media, which is oil-free for only slightly less performance and no maintenance.

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aFe ProDry S Air Filter - E30 M3, 84-85 318i, 84-85 325e, 84-85 528e,...
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T#:2653
Part#: 31-10048
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$ 97.00 USD
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This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:

E30 3 series : 318i 325e 1984-1985
E30 3 series : M3 1987-1991
E28 5 series : 528e 1984-1985
E28 5 series : 533i 535i 535is 1983-1988
E21 3 series : 320i 1977-1983
E12 5 series : 528i 530i 1977-1981
E24 6 series : 633csi 635csi 1979-1989

This version has an oil-free filter media for less maintenance. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend the standard aFe "Pro5R " filter (which has a blue pre-oiled filter media), but this oil-free filter flows only slightly less than the blue Pro5R style aFe filter, and requires no re-oiling after cleaning the filter.
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aFe Pro5R Air Filter - E30 1986-1991 (no M3), 86+ 528e, E34 525i (M20...
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T#:1703
Part#: 30-10047
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$ 71.00 USD
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This version uses aFe's highest flowing filter media, which uses a lightly oiled gauze to filter out dirt and particulates, while allowing more air to flow to the intake. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend this standard aFe filter media (often called "Pro5R ", which has a blue pre-oiled filter media). We also carry this filter in the "ProDry" grey filter media, which is oil-free for only slightly less performance and no maintenance.

This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:

E30 3 series: 318i, 318is 318i Convertible 1990-1991
E30 3 series: 325e, 325es 1986-1988
E30 3 series: 325i, 325is 325ic, 325ix 1987-1991
E28 5 Series: 528e 1986-1988
E34 5 Series: 525i 1989-1990
E32 7 Series: 750il 1988-1994 (requires 2 of these filters).

 

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Genuine BMW Engine Air Filter - E28 M5, E24 M6 S38 3.5L
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T#:187327
Part#: 13721307134
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$ 221.99 USD
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7% off MSRP
$ 238.99

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Genuine BMW Air Filter Element
Fits BMW Engines including:
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