Oil Filter

tanks95 · 07-20-2011, 11:18 AM

So, i need a oil filter, but my OEM Dealer is over 2 hours away. I was thinking of picking up a K&N oil filter? Anyone dealt with those? Are they good quality?

markjenn · 07-20-2011, 01:12 PM

I'm not a big fan of K&N products in general, but oil filters aren't rocket science, and most of the aftermarket brands work fine. A K&N is probably a Purolator, Wix, or Champion under the label.

But.... given that the S1000RR has had a few spectacular total engine failures, I'd feel a more comfortable from a warranty perspective having a BMW filter on there though.

- Mark

skapan · 07-20-2011, 02:48 PM

More than a few of the BMW dealers online have a 3 pack filter/crush washer deal, shipping is pretty cheap too. Maybe try Max BMW? Like others, I would not use an aftermarket filter on anything that I cared about, unless the dealer endorsed its use in writing.

torquerat · 07-20-2011, 07:02 PM

Mail order Max BMW....

randomwalker · 07-21-2011, 06:01 AM

I've used K&N on my Honda CBR and they work great. Of course that's a track/race bike and I change the filter regularly. The 17mm pre-drilled nut makes it easy to torque and safety wire. You should be fine. I don't know about whether it can become a warranty issue so maybe do it this time and then as others have suggested, buy a set of two or three OEMs for next time.

**Triple Threat** · 07-21-2011, 07:20 AM

K&N oil filters are very high quality and have a nut on the end of them for easy removal.

Triple

wizard1325 · 07-21-2011, 02:02 PM

K/N part #164

FITS ALL BMW 2010-2011

Prowler · 07-21-2011, 05:21 PM

used k&n since first service,good filter...i don't like the high price though.i switched to the purolator pureone filters.very high quality.i haven't had any issues with either.the price on the pureones cost me $1.25 each after rebates.many other people are using these on their bikes with no known effects.

stan1 · 07-29-2011, 09:35 AM

What's the part number on the Purolator One oil filter for our S1000rr???

Stan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowler

used k&n since first service,good filter...i don't like the high price though.i switched to the purolator pureone filters.very high quality.i haven't had any issues with either.the price on the pureones cost me $1.25 each after rebates.many other people are using these on their bikes with no known effects.

LiterBoy · 07-29-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan1

What's the part number on the Purolator One oil filter for our S1000rr???

Stan

Purolator PL 10241

About $5 each around here.