3.0d breather filter

andym3 · Post by **andym3** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:09 pm

Can anyone tell me why people seem to be fitting the vortex type breather filter instead of the standard type? :blink:

rb0135 · Post by **rb0135** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:15 pm

Because the pre-facelift models have a paper element type and if it was forgotten to be changed, it ended up disintegrating which could lead to a huge repair bills.

Post Facelifted has a vortex type made of plastic and doesn't have the disintegrating issues.

X5-D-Sport · Post by **X5-D-Sport** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:20 pm

Where does this filter live on the post-facelift vehicles ?

andym3 · Post by **andym3** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:25 pm

Its right next to the air filter, I change mine with every service!
Before I do my next service I was thinking of using the Vortex type as they seem to be popular!

andym3 · Post by **andym3** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:26 pm

Horizon · Post by **Horizon** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:27 pm

If you fit a vortex one, they are good forever, as there is no filer to block up, do once then forget.

andym3 · Post by **andym3** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:28 pm

[quote="Horizon"]
If you fit a vortex one, they are good forever, as there is no filer to block up, do once then forget.
[/quote]
Sounds good!

Leeg · Post by **Leeg** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:35 pm

Hi, iv got a brand new vortex breather if your interested, was fitted for literally few hours then I decided I'll just use the original one and change filter every major service, if interested can have it for £20 + postage. I bought for £45.

andym3 · Post by **andym3** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:43 pm

Thanks but I have a friend that's a manager of a parts firm so can get it trade price anyway.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:55 pm

[quote="Leeg"]
Hi, iv got a brand new vortex breather if your interested, was fitted for literally few hours then I decided I'll just use the original one and change filter every major service, if interested can have it for £20 + postage. I bought for £45.
[/quote]

If the breather clogs then there is an increasing risk of over pressure in the engine which can (in the worst case) force oil past the seals in the turbo and a runaway engine or damaged turbo follows. Both are far more expensive to fix that a one off vortex changeout.

Leeg · Post by **Leeg** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:09 pm

No probs mate, thought I'd ask,

andym3 · Post by **andym3** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:29 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
[quote="Leeg"]
Hi, iv got a brand new vortex breather if your interested, was fitted for literally few hours then I decided I'll just use the original one and change filter every major service, if interested can have it for £20 + postage. I bought for £45.
[/quote]

If the breather clogs then there is an increasing risk of over pressure in the engine which can (in the worst case) force oil past the seals in the turbo and a runaway engine or damaged turbo follows. Both are far more expensive to fix that a one off vortex changeout.
[/quote]
I'll definitely be buying a vortex for the next service, which I will do by March!

chelsea · Post by **chelsea** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:13 pm

k, on the face lift is the vortex standard or do I need to change it? where is it situated on the facelift if I do ?

TimX5 · Post by **TimX5** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:41 pm

Think it's standard on the face lift

Horizon · Post by **Horizon** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:20 pm

It wasn't fitted on the facelift until sometime in 2005 from the factory, some may have been retro fitted since. Worth checking for peace of mind

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