[milowokie]

This ones just popped up on 'the other place' I visit (UKSAABS), caused much hilarity, when compared with the servicing of SAABs.

Seems overly complicated even when compared to my 156 V6.

Remember this is a general service item, so should be within the capability of even the most modest of mechanic. Like changing plugs, oil, coolant, associated filters and screenwash!

How To - Replace 330d Air Filter - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

 

[Gaz]

thats a lot of farting about for what is usually a simple job!

Germans hey?

 

[Scudetto]

'fascinating!'

 

[10500RPM]

"Time required = 1.25hrs"

It's not uncommon to see BMW dealers labour rates at £100 per hour...... that's an expensive air filter.

 

[mave]

What an ar*e of a job! Not far off the oil filter change on a 156 2.5 V6 though

 

[alfa166italian]

Unbelieveable. I'm staying away from BMW

 

[Guest]

Wow. I started to read this thinking "put all your prejudice aside, it can't be that bad"... Makes the 159 / Brera look like a piece of cake.

 

[wynne71]

That is plain stupid. And I thought having to remove the under tray to change the 159 filter was a pain.....dear me.

 

[wayne-dear]

BMW main dealer quotes 45mins to an hour for a wheel change on a Z3, ie remove wheel, fit spacesaver, spend a week trying to find somewhere to carry the punctured wheel.

 

[Morgan166]

The helpful chap who posted the how-to guide ends with the following line...

"To whoever designed the 330d airbox/filter setup, I'd like to kick your a$$."

Which made me smile.