Oil Filters

Fatboy206 · 12-03-2012, 10:09 PM

Looking for an oil filter other than the BMW specified item, my local dealer is out of stock and seemed very expensive too.
I have read that the BOSCH 3330 and K&N-164 work on the R1200GS, can anyone specify other makes and numbers please, I'd like to visit a local filtration outfit to try and match something up. Unfortunately the BMW part number was of no help to them but I'm hoping to suggest a few other makes so they can provide an alternative.Thank you.

LaurelPerryOnLand · 12-04-2012, 12:21 AM

I use the K&N 164 on R1200GS without any problems.

Another source often used:
http://www.beemerboneyard.com/11427673541mk.html

More options:
http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthread...975#Post298975

Oil Filter and Other Alternative Parts from the Master:
http://www.jimvonbaden.com/BMW_Alter...arts_List.html

Also...you can use the SEARCH function for "Oil Filters" and you'll return LOTS of threads with cross references.

koenig · 12-04-2012, 02:09 AM

Local bloke round here keeps Mahe filters, made in Austria. Number is 306 from memory. I know it's the same for my GSA and an F800gs. Lots cheaper than original, and this bloke actually wants my business........don't get me started. Nurse, nurse time for my medication, and a rerun of Flying High.

Twilight Error · 12-04-2012, 02:43 AM

According to this site, you've got several options. All are commonly available in North America, I've got no idea what might be local to Dubai.

H96669 · 12-04-2012, 09:28 AM

All them filters are a match for a V6 Toyota.

JethroDog · 12-04-2012, 12:19 PM

Try this. http://www.hiflofiltro.com/ TUV approved. I bought mine from http://www.grobmotorik.org/

Model# HF164.

Fatboy206 · 12-04-2012, 09:16 PM

Thanks guys, appreciate it.

Dan Alexander · 12-05-2012, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JethroDog

Try this. http://www.hiflofiltro.com/ TUV approved.

My local BMW dealer carries those and asks which one you prefer.... no problem pushing only OEM stuff.

Yellow Iron · 12-05-2012, 05:25 PM

We use a ton of Wix filters at work. I work on everything on from heavy equipment to small welders and forklifts.

Try this http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/App...aspx?Section=6

Let me know how it works.
Wix also makes filters for Napa

magallanas · 12-05-2012, 05:42 PM

I use the 3330 by bosch all the time....no prob here.

H96669 · 12-06-2012, 09:59 AM

That Bosch D3330....exact same filter as the Purolator PureOne PL10241. Made in the same factory.

Maybe not for the OP but I buy mine at K-mart. Also saw them on the shelves at Freddie Meyer for the Westcoasters.

qman8 · 01-01-2013, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magallanas

I use the 3330 by bosch all the time....no prob here.

Cant see how the D3330 can work...it's a good 1.3 inches longer than the BMW OEM unit. ?????

larryboy · 01-01-2013, 08:15 AM

I'm sold on the K&N, no more filter wrench BS since it has a nut on the end of it.

ADV Fool · 01-01-2013, 09:30 AM

Me too. . . . .

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryboy

I'm sold on the K&N, no more filter wrench BS since it has a nut on the end of it.

LaurelPerryOnLand · 01-01-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryboy

I'm sold on the K&N, no more filter wrench BS since it has a nut on the end of it.

+1...BUT be sure to place the appropriate size SOCKET on the filter...
Give it a good solid tap with a hammer to seat it...
BEFORE you attached a handle to the socket.

That way..the socket is less likely to slip off the filter when turning.

Also...open ended wrenches are not recommended...by me!
Don't ask me how I know this!

12-03-2012, 10:09 PM	#1
Fatboy206 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Dubai, UAE Oddometer: 25	Oil Filters Looking for an oil filter other than the BMW specified item, my local dealer is out of stock and seemed very expensive too. I have read that the BOSCH 3330 and K&N-164 work on the R1200GS, can anyone specify other makes and numbers please, I'd like to visit a local filtration outfit to try and match something up. Unfortunately the BMW part number was of no help to them but I'm hoping to suggest a few other makes so they can provide an alternative.Thank you.

12-04-2012, 12:21 AM	#2
LaurelPerryOnLand Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 2,422	I use the K&N 164 on R1200GS without any problems. Another source often used: http://www.beemerboneyard.com/11427673541mk.html More options: http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthread...975#Post298975 Oil Filter and Other Alternative Parts from the Master: http://www.jimvonbaden.com/BMW_Alter...arts_List.html Also...you can use the SEARCH function for "Oil Filters" and you'll return LOTS of threads with cross references. LaurelPerryOnLand screwed with this post 12-04-2012 at 12:36 AM

12-04-2012, 02:09 AM	#3
koenig Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Hiding in the shed South Australia Oddometer: 90	Local bloke round here keeps Mahe filters, made in Austria. Number is 306 from memory. I know it's the same for my GSA and an F800gs. Lots cheaper than original, and this bloke actually wants my business........don't get me started. Nurse, nurse time for my medication, and a rerun of Flying High. __________________ If it doesn't hurt Your not doing it right.

12-04-2012, 09:28 AM	#5
H96669 A proud pragmatist. Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Hiding off Hwy 6, B.C. Oddometer: 2,859	All them filters are a match for a V6 Toyota. __________________ Have tools, will travel!

12-04-2012, 12:19 PM	#6
JethroDog dogs bark Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Mainz, Germany Oddometer: 168	Try this. http://www.hiflofiltro.com/ TUV approved. I bought mine from http://www.grobmotorik.org/ Model# HF164. __________________ Jethro '09 R1200GS '83 R100RT

12-04-2012, 02:43 AM	#4
Twilight Error Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2002 Oddometer: 21,546	According to this site, you've got several options. All are commonly available in North America, I've got no idea what might be local to Dubai.

12-04-2012, 09:16 PM	#7
Fatboy206 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Dubai, UAE Oddometer: 25	Oil Filters Thanks guys, appreciate it.

12-05-2012, 05:25 PM	#9
Yellow Iron Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mountain Corners North Jersey Oddometer: 2,449	We use a ton of Wix filters at work. I work on everything on from heavy equipment to small welders and forklifts. Try this http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/App...aspx?Section=6 Let me know how it works. Wix also makes filters for Napa __________________ Bigger Better Faster More----4 non blondes Feel the Power of the Wheel

12-05-2012, 05:42 PM	#10
magallanas AK to Mexico commuter Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 160	3330 I use the 3330 by bosch all the time....no prob here.

12-06-2012, 09:59 AM	#11
H96669 A proud pragmatist. Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Hiding off Hwy 6, B.C. Oddometer: 2,859	That Bosch D3330....exact same filter as the Purolator PureOne PL10241. Made in the same factory. Maybe not for the OP but I buy mine at K-mart. Also saw them on the shelves at Freddie Meyer for the Westcoasters. __________________ Have tools, will travel!

01-01-2013, 08:15 AM	#13
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 12,852	I'm sold on the K&N, no more filter wrench BS since it has a nut on the end of it.

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