{"product_id":"bmc-air-filters-for-mahindra-thar-1-5l-fb01215","title":"BMC Air Filters For Mahindra\u003eThar 1.5L (FB01215)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMC Air Filter for Mahindra Thar 1.5L (2023+) (FB01215)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BMC FB01215 is a high-flow OEM-replacement air filter built for the 2023+ Mahindra Thar 1.5L. Multi-layered oiled cotton gauze in a Full-Moulding rubber frame delivers 7-micron filtration — finer than the 10-micron OEM paper element — while increasing intake airflow for cleaner combustion in one of India’s most demanding off-road platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahindra Thar 1.5L (2023 model year onwards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-micron filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — captures finer particulates than the OEM 10-micron filter; particularly valuable on a vehicle that’s regularly driven in dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-layered cotton gauze\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-soaked with low-viscosity oil for high airflow without compromising filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Moulding rubber frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-piece construction with no welded joints; resists cracking and seal failure under off-road vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean and re-oil with the BMC regeneration kit; outlasts the vehicle when properly maintained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect OEM fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — drops into the Thar airbox with no modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for trail use\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-suited to the dust and grit a working Thar sees regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFB01215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel Filter (drop-in OEM replacement)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-layered Cotton Gauze with Epoxy-Coated Alloy Mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown to 7 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahindra Thar 1.5L (2023 onwards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWashable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a BMC Filter on the Thar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thar is built to be driven hard — through dust, light water and rough trail. That environment is harsh on air filters. A disposable paper filter clogs faster than it should under those conditions and is binary: it’s either fine or it’s done, with no field-recovery option. A BMC cotton-gauze filter trades a small filtration buffer for the ability to be cleaned and re-oiled in the field, which means longer service intervals, lower long-term cost per kilometre, and a filter that actually keeps up with how Thars are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this fit the older Thar (pre-2023)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No — FB01215 is specifically for the 2023 model year onwards. Older Thar generations use different airbox dimensions and require a different BMC part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this for diesel or petrol Thar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 1.5L designation in the title covers Thar variants with that displacement. Confirm your specific engine variant matches before ordering — Thar 2023+ also has 2.0\/2.2 options that use different filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often should it be cleaned for off-road use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Inspect after every off-road outing. Clean and re-oil whenever visibly dirty. For Thars driven mostly on tarmac with occasional off-road, every 30,000-50,000 km is typical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a water crossing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Cotton-gauze filters tolerate brief splashes better than dry paper, but they still need to be removed, dried and re-oiled after a deep water crossing. They’re not a substitute for a snorkel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.customelements.in\/product-category\/cars\/car-accessories\/car-parts\/car-air-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#0066cc\"\u003ecar air filters\u003c\/a\u003e or the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.customelements.in\/brand\/bmc-air-filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#0066cc\"\u003eBMC range\u003c\/a\u003e at Custom Elements. Authentic, GST invoice, fast delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52175370879205,"sku":"BMC-FB01215","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4422\/0133\/files\/img_9201.webp?v=1787810156","url":"https:\/\/motowheeler.in\/products\/bmc-air-filters-for-mahindra-thar-1-5l-fb01215","provider":"MOTOWHEELER Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}