k&n drop in voids warranty

ruSERious805 · 12-22-2008, 04:24 PM

just spoke to my local dealer ship and was surpsied when he told me a k&n drop in filter would void the warranty. i know k&n is big on there promises and it just doesnt make sense for it to void a warranty. you think the guy just didnt know what he was talking about or is it the truth?

BoostedCosta · 12-22-2008, 04:28 PM

everything that you change on the car can pretty much void the warranty lol...thats if the dealer finds out lol
ull be safe with just the drop in filter but if your dealer is being a bitch about it just take it off and put the stock on on when u go in for check ups only takes minutes

bimdaddy · 12-22-2008, 05:44 PM

Your dealership is full of shit. I've taken 3 bmw over the last 11 years to two different dealerships and not one ever said anything about my k&n cold air intake.

NinetyEight740 · 12-22-2008, 09:11 PM

If any aftermarket accessory is installed and something in that system fails, it is not covered by warranty...

If your air mass meter fails, not warranty(they fail from over oiling the filter usually). If they want to go extreme and say your motor fails and say its due to a K&N, they could say that too...

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-22-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NinetyEight740

If any aftermarket accessory is installed and something in that system fails, it is not covered by warranty...

If your air mass meter fails, not warranty(they fail from over oiling the filter usually). If they want to go extreme and say your motor fails and say its due to a K&N, they could say that too...

Which is why you need to find the right tech to take it to

Bogo Shipyo · 01-02-2009, 01:59 PM

who ever gave you that info is wrong ~!

only voids if it was proven to be the cause of the failure
you dont have to take my word for it =X
but it will be pretty stupid for them to void it when u bringing the car in for a mal. on the taillights.

F32Fleet · 01-02-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bogoshipyo

who ever gave you that info is wrong ~!

only voids if it was proven to be the cause of the failure
you dont have to take my word for it =X
but it will be pretty stupid for them to void it when u bringing the car in for a mal. on the taillights.

No he's right to a point. The filter could void warranty for any sensor that's behind the filter (oil build up). Just as putting large heavy wheels on a car will void suspension/brake warranties. It's all about common sense.

Hit_Apex · 01-02-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Socom

No he's right to a point. The filter could void warranty for any sensor that's behind the filter (oil build up). Just as putting large heavy wheels on a car will void suspension/brake warranties. It's all about common sense.

The correct terminology is the dealer can "deny a warranty claim" for a sensor found to be impaired by a non-oem filter.

bolty · 01-02-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NinetyEight740

If any aftermarket accessory is installed and something in that system fails, it is not covered by warranty...

If your air mass meter fails, not warranty(they fail from over oiling the filter usually). If they want to go extreme and say your motor fails and say its due to a K&N, they could say that too...

I learned this by braille on my last car (2K1 maxima) and damn was it freaking costly to get the MAF sensor replaced. Are the n54's susceptible to this?? I've been very leery of oiled filters ever since.

chrisE92 · 01-02-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Which is why you need to find the right tech to take it to

+1 thats for sure

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ruSERious805 New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: california iTrader: (1)	k&n drop in voids warranty just spoke to my local dealer ship and was surpsied when he told me a k&n drop in filter would void the warranty. i know k&n is big on there promises and it just doesnt make sense for it to void a warranty. you think the guy just didnt know what he was talking about or is it the truth?
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BoostedCosta SUPERMAN 121 Rep 3,171 Posts Drives: AW e90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (6)	everything that you change on the car can pretty much void the warranty lol...thats if the dealer finds out lol ull be safe with just the drop in filter but if your dealer is being a bitch about it just take it off and put the stock on on when u go in for check ups only takes minutes
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bimdaddy Major 37 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	Your dealership is full of shit. I've taken 3 bmw over the last 11 years to two different dealerships and not one ever said anything about my k&n cold air intake. __________________ 2020 X3 X-Drive 30i; Alpine White/Mocha
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NinetyEight740 Major General 231 Rep 5,691 Posts Drives: 2 - 2013 535i msport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 E91 [0.00]	If any aftermarket accessory is installed and something in that system fails, it is not covered by warranty... If your air mass meter fails, not warranty(they fail from over oiling the filter usually). If they want to go extreme and say your motor fails and say its due to a K&N, they could say that too...
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Bogo Shipyo Colonel 83 Rep 2,425 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	who ever gave you that info is wrong ~! only voids if it was proven to be the cause of the failure you dont have to take my word for it =X but it will be pretty stupid for them to void it when u bringing the car in for a mal. on the taillights.
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