The aFe 30-10156 replaces the original airbox filter in the specified applications with five layers of factory-pre-oiled cotton gauze. The current manufacturer specifies the N54 3.0L twin-turbo engine: 135i 2008–2010, 335i 2007–2010, 535i 2008–2010 and Z4 2009–2016. The old 2009–2015 title incorrectly blended those individual applications. Exact Turner engine tables independently list N54 335is and Z4 sDrive35i / sDrive35is, supporting the retained 335is 2011–2013 and restored sDrive35i 2009–2016 row alongside the existing sDrive35is 2011–2016. The existing 2011 1 Series M scope remains an individual N54 retailer application. Turner prose groups some later 335i years broadly, but its detailed table specifies N54; those later prose years are not transferred to the N55 335i. No N55, N52, diesel or later B58 filter interchange is inferred from the same BMW model number.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW 135i N54 | 2008–2010 E82/E88 original housing |
| BMW 335i / 335xi / 335i xDrive N54 | Existing individually bounded 2007–2010 rows; later N55 335i not inferred |
| BMW 335is / 1 Series M N54 | Existing 335is 2011–2013 and 1 Series M 2011 retailer scopes retained |
| BMW 535i / 535xi N54 | Existing 2008–2010 family; each xDrive / xi range retained |
| BMW Z4 E89 N54 | sDrive35i 2009–2016 restored; sDrive35is existing 2011–2016 retained |
30-10156: verify the exact engine, original element and housing. Model or trim names alone do not establish all-engine interchangeability.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30-10156 |
| Media | Pro 5R; five layers of pre-oiled cotton gauze |
| Configuration | One OE-replacement air-filter element; original housing retained |
| Pleat description | Rounded open pleats; no unverified overall dimensions |
| Frame / seal | Polyurethane perimeter frame; progressive bump seal |
| Service | Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media. |
| Flow statement | The manufacturer advertises up to 31% greater filter flow and tested 98.6% media efficiency. These figures do not guarantee a 31% power gain or complete particle removal. |
| Emissions | Exact manufacturer page states this filter does not require a CARB EO number; other modifications are not certified by that statement |
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One Pro 5R OE-replacement air-filter element for the verified housing and engine application described here; this is not a complete intake system.
Which application should I verify?The current manufacturer specifies the N54 3.0L twin-turbo engine: 135i 2008–2010, 335i 2007–2010, 535i 2008–2010 and Z4 2009–2016. The old 2009–2015 title incorrectly blended those individual applications. Exact Turner engine tables independently list N54 335is and Z4 sDrive35i / sDrive35is, supporting the retained 335is 2011–2013 and restored sDrive35i 2009–2016 row alongside the existing sDrive35is 2011–2016. The existing 2011 1 Series M scope remains an individual N54 retailer application. Turner prose groups some later 335i years broadly, but its detailed table specifies N54; those later prose years are not transferred to the N55 335i. No N55, N52, diesel or later B58 filter interchange is inferred from the same BMW model number.
Is the Pro 5R media oiled?Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media.
Does the flow percentage guarantee more engine power?The manufacturer advertises up to 31% greater filter flow and tested 98.6% media efficiency. These figures do not guarantee a 31% power gain or complete particle removal.
How does this filter seal?Its progressive bump seal and full polyurethane perimeter frame conform to the original housing. The manufacturer says separate filter gaskets or sealants are not required; the existing housing must still close and secure correctly.
Are a hose coupler and cleaning kit supplied?The exact listing identifies an OE-replacement filter. A generic Coupler Included field does not establish a separate hose package; no airbox, tube, sensor, cleaner or oil bottle is documented as supplied.
Does 2011–2013 335is use the same engine as later 335i?The 335is retains N54, while later 335i applications can use N55. The exact retailer engine table, not a combined model-year prose heading, governs this filter’s N54 scope. Do not transfer a later 335i year without confirming the original housing.
When should I clean and re-oil it?Inspect according to actual dust exposure and restriction. Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media. Use low-pressure rinse from the clean side toward the dirty side, let the element dry naturally and allow the specified oil to wick before reinstalling. Do not use heat, compressed air or excess oil. Do not treat an older general-care mileage example as a guaranteed interval for every vehicle or environment.
No vehicle-specific installation PDF or numeric airbox torque is linked on this exact manufacturer page. Follow the original housing service procedure and the correct oiled Pro 5R maintenance directions. Read the manufacturer media maintenance guidance.
30-10156: verify the original filter interface before operation.
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