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      02-03-2011, 04:53 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by jmillet View Post
Sleeve stays on as it keeps the pleated filter paper from expanding when saturated with oil.
Interesting and i makes some senses. However, my buddy uses Mann filters for his e46 M3 and the 5series but we never seen the sleeve on any of the filter. Must be BMW OEM thing?
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