bought an air filter from NAPA today for my 240D. it fits, but is larger in circumference. the raised seal area won't go right next to the screen. i've got it centered for now, and i did show it to the counter guy. he said that's what he lists. i'll be taking it back if i can find another.

am i stuck with this size? anyone else buy filters at a certain place where they get the correct size?

thanks

Guy

The inside of the filter needs to be snug against the screen in the filter housing. I generally get my filters from the sponser parts houses here. It will take a couple of days but it is better to run a few days more with a dirty filter than put in the wrong one and run it long time risking poor filter performance.

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