Dirty air filter... bad to drive? *problem fixed*
#14
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Originally Posted by cdelena,Apr 24 2007, 12:22 PM
Not even dirty enough to talk about... go drive.
this is what it looks like:
here's the steps to clean it out:
1. take out foam filter
2. spray the filter with the cleaner covering all areas, outside and inside the filter
3. let it stand for about 5min
4. spray the filter down with water, in and out
5. if it's still dirty, clean it again using the same steps
6. let it air dry or use some paper towels to dry it off, make sure it's completely dry in and out
7. spray the filter with the oil covering all areas inside and out, the oil is a yellow color
8. install filter back in
that's about it. the filter looks brand new! here's some after pics (the yellow residue is the oil):
#17
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Originally Posted by Silvers808,Apr 24 2007, 03:48 PM
ok so cleaning it works....
but where do i get an AFE Filter??
but where do i get an AFE Filter??
there's one site that might have them, but i didn't try to call. they have that part # listed on their list... here's a link: http://www.cyclonediesel.com/afe.htm
#20
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Originally Posted by Silvers808,Apr 24 2007, 06:35 PM
noone worries about this filter falling apart?
i was told on another car board that foam filters fall apart after a short while.....any truth to this?
i was told on another car board that foam filters fall apart after a short while.....any truth to this?
check with the MFG before cleaning the foam, not all foam element is serviceable.
hks super mega uber hyper mucho el grande flow(AKA hks mushroom) element is not cleanable.(at least that's what hks recommends, but the whole insert was less than 20 buck)