How often do you change air filter?
in theory wouldn't flipping it expose that same dirty and grime to the motor if the airflow ever dislodged it?
i can't flip my FIPK filter, but i wash it every 6k or so, 3k during bad allergy seasons and when its real dry or i drive through lots of construction(dust and dirt in the air).
i can't flip my FIPK filter, but i wash it every 6k or so, 3k during bad allergy seasons and when its real dry or i drive through lots of construction(dust and dirt in the air).
[QUOTE=cyphur_traq]in theory wouldn't flipping it expose that same dirty and grime to the motor if the airflow ever dislodged it?
The opening for my ramair is about 2'' and that is the part that gets dirty. I don't "flip it over" per say I rotate it 180 deg so that where the opening for the ramair is on a clean part of the air filter.
The opening for my ramair is about 2'' and that is the part that gets dirty. I don't "flip it over" per say I rotate it 180 deg so that where the opening for the ramair is on a clean part of the air filter.
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[QUOTE=conan] That's what I do with mine. You do get a nice slit of dirt with FRA or CAI.
Originally Posted by cyphur_traq
in theory wouldn't flipping it expose that same dirty and grime to the motor if the airflow ever dislodged it?
The opening for my ramair is about 2'' and that is the part that gets dirty. I don't "flip it over" per say I rotate it 180 deg so that where the opening for the ramair is on a clean part of the air filter.
The opening for my ramair is about 2'' and that is the part that gets dirty. I don't "flip it over" per say I rotate it 180 deg so that where the opening for the ramair is on a clean part of the air filter.
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This is going to sound like I'm trying to be "smart", but......honestly, I change or rotate my fram when it gets dirty. I leave it until it turns fairly dark, then rotate it 180 degrees, then go again till it gets dirty, then toss it. 
Edit: From what I've been hearing about the K&N's, I would throw it away when it got dirty and put a paper filter in.
Edit: From what I've been hearing about the K&N's, I would throw it away when it got dirty and put a paper filter in.
Last edited by Redneck Z; May 27, 2005 at 10:28 AM.
so you dont wash it.
See some people wash it. I have the k&n and you arent supposed to THROW IT AWAY. Wash it. I never knew exactly HOW to wash a filter so I just left it alone.
I had the cleaning kit (oil) but unfortunately my wife knocked over the bottle and all the red oil spilled out lol
See some people wash it. I have the k&n and you arent supposed to THROW IT AWAY. Wash it. I never knew exactly HOW to wash a filter so I just left it alone.
I had the cleaning kit (oil) but unfortunately my wife knocked over the bottle and all the red oil spilled out lol
Yeah I had a KN filter the oil got dirty really quickly it seemed like. So I just started buying cheap fram throwaways and they also fit better in my SLP lid, its alot tighter fit. BTW I also have the free ram air mod, and flip it around just about whenever!
K+N filters DO get washed. If youre throwing away K+N reusable air filters, youre practically throwing away $50 bills. Simply wash with the garden hose, and maybe some dish soap. Rinse well. Let it air dry or use a hair dryer. Use the K+N recharge kit to re-oil the filter gause. Dont over oil it or the oil will contaminate the MAF wires.
Originally Posted by VTC_WS6
It's only been about 2000 miles since the !FRA mod, and when I looked at the K&N the other week.. whoa!!
Well, at least it apprears the mod is working
Well, at least it apprears the mod is working
