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Performance Air Filter for Q8 Q7 Cayenne Urus Bentayga (2018-2025) 4.0L V8



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Unlock the Full Potential of Your 4.0L V8: BMC High-Performance Air Filter (FB01023)

You didn't compromise when you chose a high-performance SUV from the world's most elite manufacturers. Whether you are driving the aggressive Lamborghini Urus, the refined Bentley Bentayga, or the precision-engineered Porsche Cayenne, your vehicle shares one common heart: the twin-turbo 4.0L V8.

However, even these engineering masterpieces leave the factory restricted by standard paper air filters. These stock filters prioritize silence and low cost over airflow, effectively choking your engine's potential. It’s time to let your V8 breathe. The BMC FB01023 Performance Air Filter is the ultimate upgrade, bringing Italian racing pedigree to your daily drive.

Why Upgrade to BMC?

BMC Air Filters are not just replacements; they are upgrades. Born on the race tracks of Formula 1 and Le Mans, BMC brings race-winning technology to the street. By replacing your restrictive OEM paper filter with this high-flow cotton gauze system, you ensure your engine receives the massive volume of oxygen required for peak combustion.

Performance Benefits & Features

  • Maximize Airflow & Throttle Response: The multi-layered cotton gauze allows significantly more air into the intake manifold than standard paper, reducing turbo lag and sharpening your throttle response.
  • Superior Engine Protection: Increased flow doesn't mean less protection. The epoxy-coated alloy mesh and oiled cotton layers trap impurities as small as 7 microns, ensuring your precision V8 remains free of debris.
  • Italian Engineering: Manufactured in Italy, this filter matches the craftsmanship and quality standards of your European vehicle.
  • Lifetime Durability: Unlike disposable paper filters that end up in landfills, the BMC filter is washable and re-oilable. It is designed to last the lifetime of your vehicle.
  • Seamless OEM Fitment: Designed specifically for the 4.0L V8 platform, this filter drops directly into your factory airbox with zero modifications required.

Vehicle Fitment

This filter is engineered for the specific airflow requirements of the following 4.0L V8 AWD vehicles:

  • Lamborghini Urus: 2018–2025
  • Porsche Cayenne III (9YA): 2018–2025
  • Bentley Bentayga: 2018–2025
  • Audi Q8 (4M): 2019–2025
  • Audi Q7 (4M): 2019–2025

Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: FB01023
  • Filter Material: Oiled Cotton Gauze with Epoxy-Coated Alloy Mesh
  • Filter Type: Flat Panel Drop-In
  • Origin: Made in Italy

Installation

Installation is straightforward and requires no special tools. This is a direct "drop-in" replacement. Simply open your factory airbox, remove the disposable paper filter, and insert the BMC High-Performance filter. It perfectly mimics the dimensions of the original part to ensure a perfect seal.

Give your V8 the airflow it deserves. Upgrade to the BMC FB01023 today and experience the difference superior filtration makes.




Fitment

Make

PorscheBentleyLamborghiniAudi

Engine Size

  • 4.0L

Year

  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • 2025

Installation & Tools

The Wrench Time

  • Estimated Time: 30-45 Minutes
  • Difficulty: 3/10 - Straightforward panel and airbox maintenance, but requires patience with fragile engine bay plastics.

Tools You Will Need

  • 10mm socket and ratchet (for battery terminal isolation)
  • T25 Torx driver (or long-reach T25 bit)
  • Nylon trim panel popper tool
  • Shop vacuum (for cleaning leaf debris from lower airbox)
  • Silicone spray or rubber conditioner (for engine cover grommets)
Mechanic’s Pro Tip (The "Gotcha"):
The MLB Evo platform features extensive plastic aesthetic cowl covers that lock into place with fragile push-clips and rubber ball studs. Never yank the engine beauty covers straight up from one corner; apply gentle, even upward pressure using a nylon panel popper directly under each mounting point. Furthermore, the airbox T25 Torx screws thread directly into plastic housings—hand-thread them on reassembly to avoid cross-threading or stripping the factory plastic threads.

Phase 1: Removing the Factory Part

  1. Disconnect the Battery: Always start by isolating electrical load on your 2018-2025 Porsche Bentley Lamborghini Audi Cayenne Bentayga Urus Q8 Q7 4.0L. Disconnect the negative battery terminal using a 10mm wrench to ensure no sensor codes trigger during the service.
  2. Remove Engine Bay Trim Covers: Using a nylon trim panel popper tool, gently unclip the front radiator shroud and side cowl covers. Carefully lift the main 4.0L V8 twin-turbo engine cover straight up to release the ball studs from the rubber retaining grommets. Set the panels on a soft, clean surface.
  3. Disconnect Sensor Connectors: Locate any intake pressure/temp wiring harness clips routed across the airbox covers. Press the locking tab using your thumb (never pry with a metal pick) and gently pull the connector free to prevent harness strain.
  4. Loosen Airbox Cover Fasteners: Using a T25 Torx driver, loosen the perimeter screws securing the upper airbox housing lids. These fasteners are captive on most 4.0T EA825 chassis, so back them out until fully unthreaded from the lower casing without forcing them completely out of the lid.
  5. Extract the OEM Filters: Tilt the airbox lids upward and carefully slide the factory pleated paper air filters out of their sealing tracks. Inspect the lower intake housing for road grit, leaves, or debris.

Phase 2: Installing the Performance Air Filter

  1. Prep and Clean the Lower Airbox: Use a shop vacuum and a clean microfiber towel to clear out all trapped dirt and road debris from the bottom of the air filter box before installing new media.
  2. Seat the New Performance Filter: Align the new Performance Air Filter with the lower housing track on your 2018-2025 Porsche Bentley Lamborghini Audi Cayenne Bentayga Urus Q8 Q7 4.0L. Press firmly around the entire perimeter rubber sealing gasket to ensure a completely airtight seat with zero pinching or gaps.
  3. Fasten the Airbox Housing: Lower the airbox lid back into position. Hand-start all T25 Torx screws to ensure clean thread engagement, then tighten them in an alternating crisscross pattern until snug. Do not over-torque.
  4. Reattach Harnesses and Engine Trim: Reconnect any sensor wiring harnesses until you hear a positive click. Apply a light dab of silicone lubricant to the rubber mounting grommets, then press the engine beauty covers and radiator cowl shroud back down until all retaining clips snap securely into place.
  5. Reconnect Battery & ECU Calibration: Reconnect the negative terminal using your 10mm socket. Turn the ignition to the "ON" position and start the engine. Do not touch the gas pedal for at least 20 seconds to allow the engine management system to adapt to the improved airflow and calibrate base idle trims smoothly.

Disclaimer: This is a general guide provided for the 2018-2025 Porsche Bentley Lamborghini Audi Cayenne Bentayga Urus Q8 Q7 4.0L. Always refer to your factory service manual for exact torque specifications and safety procedures.

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Performance Air Filter for Q8 Q7 Cayenne Urus Bentayga (2018-2025) 4.0L V8

$291.00