BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI B37 B38 Charge Air Line Pipe Hose 8513849

BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI B37 B38 Charge Air Line Pipe Hose is an original intake system component from the Lines, hoses and pipes category, designed for use in modern BMW B37 and B38 series engines. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures proper airflow routing in the engine bay, stable engine operation, and compliance with the manufacturer's requirements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8513849-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8513849
• Substitutable numbers: 8513849, 11618513849
• Category: Hoses, Lines & Pipes

Purpose and function in the intake system

The presented air line is designed specifically for BMW F-series models with the LCI facelift, equipped with B37 and B38 engines. It is responsible for controlled airflow within the intake system, which has a direct impact on engine refinement, throttle response, and combustion parameter stability.

A properly selected air hose allows for maintaining:

• proper intake system tightness,
• correct airflow routing to engine components,
• compliance with the factory engine bay geometry in F20, F21, F30, and F31 LCI models.

Construction and fitment for BMW

As an element from the Lines, hoses and pipes category, this air hose is structurally matched to the stock mounts and connectors in BMW F-family vehicles. The shape, connection diameters, and routing of the line are adapted to the factory layout of components in the engine bay, which facilitates installation and eliminates the need for modifications.

Proper molding of the line reduces the risk of unwanted kinks, ensures stable routing under thermal and mechanical load, and helps maintain proper airflow under various operating conditions.

Benefits of using an original BMW line

Using an original air line in B37/B38 engines brings a number of practical service and operational benefits:

• Factory fitment – the line works with stock intake system components, which reduces installation time and minimizes the risk of leaks.
• Stable engine performance – proper airflow promotes the maintenance of correct mixture values and efficient operation of control systems.
• Seamless integration with accessories – the geometry of the line is consistent with the layout of components in the engine bay, which facilitates service maintenance.

This solution is particularly recommended for intake system repairs, replacing damaged lines, or restoring the vehicle to a configuration consistent with the manufacturer's specifications.

Condition and service application

The item comes from the BMW range and is intended for reinstallation in vehicles where restoring the correct air line routing is required. It is suitable both for standard replacement of worn components and for post-collision repairs, where maintaining the correct geometry of the intake system is essential.

Selecting a line compatible with the B37/B38 engine and the F20, F21, F30, or F31 LCI body allows you to avoid fitment issues and reduces the risk of improper installation, which could affect engine operation.

Expanding the intake system in BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the intake system area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional lines, hoses, or air pipes, check the available parts in the BMW lines, hoses and pipes category.

For those interested in a broader look at the development of technical solutions in the automotive industry, including changes in system design and the selection of spare parts, the following article may be helpful: Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class: from W140 to W222 – innovations, model differences, and Mercedes auto parts over the years.