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Oiled OE replacement filtration
aFe 10-10116 is the Pro 5R oiled-cotton replacement element for its specified factory air-filter housing. It is an air filter, not a complete intake or new airbox.
Key Features
- Five progressively finer layers of oiled cotton gauze.
- Washable and reusable media with tall open pleats.
- Five progressively finer layers of oiled cotton gauze, polyurethane top and bottom, tall open pleats and integrated urethane bump seal. The current exact page gives no numeric flow percentage, efficiency or dimensions; values from the Corvette or another M3 filter are not transferred.
Fitment
Exact manufacturer fitment is BMW M3 E90/E92/E93 2008-2009, 4.0L V8, US models only. Its explicit note directs 2008-2013 non-US and 2010-2013 US M3 applications to a different filter. Existing 2008-2009 M3 bounds are retained with the regional restriction; a generic M3 row cannot encode the market/housing distinction.
| Existing years | Make | Model | Named row |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | BMW | M3 | Base |
Match 10-10116 to the actual factory housing and sealing surfaces.
Specifications
| Brand | aFe POWER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10-10116 |
| Product type | Air Filters - Direct Fit |
| Media | Pro 5R: five progressively finer layers of oiled cotton gauze |
| Frame | Polyurethane top and bottom/base |
| Service | Washable and reusable; use appropriate aFe oiled-filter maintenance products |
| Numeric dimensions | Not established from the current exact product page |
| Emissions | Current exact manufacturer page states this product does not require a CARB EO number |
| UPC | 802959102053 |
| WARNING | This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
What's Included
One aFe 10-10116 replacement air-filter element. The generic website field “Coupler Included: Yes” does not itemize a separate hose, coupling or clamp; no such extra component is certified as supplied.
About aFe Power
aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.
Related Parts
- Manufacturer 10-10116 specifications
- Manufacturer filter for the other regional housing
- Manufacturer filter-media maintenance guidance
- Shop the complete aFe Power collection
Frequently Asked Questions
Which regional M3 is covered?Only the specified 2008-2009 US-market E90/E92/E93 M3 with the 4.0L V8 and matching factory housing.
Can this be used on a 2010-2013 US M3?The manufacturer explicitly points those later US applications to the separate filter listed in Related Parts. This element is not approved by the shared M3 name alone.
What about a 2008-2009 non-US M3?The manufacturer points non-US 2008-2013 applications to the separate filter in Related Parts. Match the actual regional housing, not registration year alone.
Is the frame silicone?The exact page specifies polyurethane top and bottom with a urethane bump seal. Do not substitute another material description.
Is a numeric flow gain stated?No percentage or vehicle power number is established on this exact page. Qualitative flow claims do not justify copying another filter’s test figure.
What is included?One replacement air-filter element. Confirm how many elements the actual vehicle needs. The generic coupler field does not itemize additional hoses or clamps; a cleaning kit and replacement housing are not listed as supplied.
How should the oiled media be serviced?Follow current aFe Pro 5R cleaning and re-oiling guidance. Confirm the current approved service product. Do not treat cotton gauze as oil-free synthetic media or over-oil it.
Does this OE filter require a CARB EO number?The current exact manufacturer page says it does not require a CARB EO number. That statement concerns this replacement filter and does not establish approval for an entire modified intake or another component.
Installation Instructions
Verify aFe 10-10116. Match the exact engine, factory housing and required element quantity before removal. Keep debris out of the clean intake side, seat the seal without twisting and confirm the housing closes correctly. No exact installation PDF is linked on the current page; no numeric torque, clip count or cutting procedure is certified. Follow the current manufacturer vehicle-specific guidance and Pro 5R maintenance instructions.
Important Disclosures
California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Manufacturer filter-flow and media-efficiency claims do not guarantee vehicle power gains. Actual engine, original housing and sealing interfaces must match.
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