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Used BMW 3 Series Air Filter Box
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About Air Filter Box
The 3 Series BMW air filter box houses the 3 Series BMW air filter, a crucial part of the car's air intake system. The 3 Series BMW air filter improves the performance of the engine, enabling it to work as efficiently as possible whilst increasing the life of the engine.
Air needs to be as clean as possible before it mixes with the fuel and burns in the cylinders of the car's engine. The 3 Series BMW air filter protects the engine, by filtering the air coming into the engine, collecting dust and other particles before they can get into the engine and cause damage. The air filter also helps to silence the engine to a degree, in that the sound is absorbed by the filter.
The 3 Series BMW air filter box is connected to the car's air intake, allowing the 3 Series BMW air filter to catch particles and filter the air at the point the air enters the air induction system. The 3 Series BMW air filter box assists also in the direction of air flow.
If the 3 Series BMW air filter box gets damaged, it's possible that some air will be entering the car's engine without being filtered which is not good. A broken air filter box could compromise the air filter it is meant to be protecting. Any damage to the 3 Series BMW air filter can cause serious problems that can lead to engine damage if not addressed.
BMW 3 Series trivia
- The 3 Series E36 ended up with a sports version thanks to the previous success of the E30. The end result, the BMW Z3, was the first BMW to be built in the US.
- The 3 Series Touring wasn’t a planned production model. It was actually designed by a BMW engineer called Max Reisbock, who used his spare time to convert a damaged 323i so that it was more suitable for his family. When his bosses saw the result, they made a few tweaks and then built a factory version.
- A 2015 BMW M3 was used in the Tom Cruise film Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, in a scene where the car ends up being completely destroyed but still keeps its occupants safe.
- The 3 Series launched its motorsport debut in 1977 for the German Championship. Now, BMW is a firm fixture in motorsport.
- The G20 BMW 3 Series is the first of the line to come with its own personal assistant., By saying, “Hey, BMW,” you can control your G20 using voice commands only! It’s also the first BMW 3 Series to not have a handbrake.