BMC Air Filter (FB702/20) for 15+ B 1 (F20/F21) 114D COUNTRYMAN Replacement Panel Air Filter

In general, vehicles such as car or motorcycles require a total particle filtration efficiency up to a minimum size of 10 microns, to avoid any risk of passage of foreign objects that may damage the mechanical components downstream of the intake system (Air Flow Sensors, injectors, valves and segments). OEM air filters are made of paper and their main function is to protect the engine. These filters have high resistance to the air flow, which reduces the inlet pressure and reduces the engine's performance. BMC's air filters provide a considerably greater air flow. Furthermore, compared to a conventional paper filter, which at the time of maintenance must be replaced, the BMC air filter (being reusable) has a life equal to that of the vehicle itself. Another type of air filters on the market are synthetic filters, which BMC has produced for years only for non-road applications. The main difference between the BMC oiled cotton filters and filters made of synthetic material (for example plastic canvas) is the principle of impurities stoppage. The synthetics allow passage of particles in the size of the micro-filter material: it follows that a filter with 80 micron holes allows the passage of all items below that size, stopping only particles larger than the size of the hole (an example: the sand has a size of about 50 microns). The cotton has a larger plot, which favors the passage of a large flow of air and through the combination of different layers containing oil, ensure the stoppage of all the impurities from 7 microns up. To date, this concept is the best solution for both better filtration and higher performances.

• The panel air filter, also known as the "replacement air filter," is designed to be installed in the vehicle's original airbox, replacing the OEM air filter.
• Constructed from high-performance materials, it facilitates increased airflow and enhances filtration efficiency, capable of containing impurities as small as 7 microns, compared to the OEM's 10 microns.
• BMC air filters utilize a "Full Moulding" system, crafting the characteristic red filter from a single mould without welded joints, ensuring durability and avoiding breakage.
• The rubber used in BMC air filtering systems exhibits long-lasting properties, exceptional durability, and optimal adhesion characteristics to various airbox shapes.
• BMC filters consist of a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked with low viscosity oil and covered with an epoxy-coated alloy mesh, providing protection against petrol fumes and oxidation due to air humidity.
• Pre-oiled for convenience, BMC air filters can be washed and regenerated using the appropriate BMC regeneration kit, extending their lifespan and maintaining optimal performance.