Paper Filter
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Originally Posted by XFIRED
Darth, I would just replace the car 
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From: Richmond Virginia
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I check mine at each oil change. If it needs attention, I act accordingly. It isn't that hard to access, you just have to be dressed so that you don't mind leaning on something dirty. - That's why I do it when I am changing my oil - I'm already in my 'working' clothes.
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From: Kanata ON.
K&N, less of a worry!
It depends on how many miles the car sees each year, I don't drive it in the snow but then it probably wouldn't get to dirty in the winter.
Maybe I should get snow tires, or get the acid treatment on the old ingrown toenail?
It depends on how many miles the car sees each year, I don't drive it in the snow but then it probably wouldn't get to dirty in the winter.
Maybe I should get snow tires, or get the acid treatment on the old ingrown toenail?
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From: Director of Bands
St. Jude Donor '08
I have a K&N, but if I had a paper element filter, I would change it depending on my driving conditions. If you live in a really dusty, dry climate, then you probably ought to change it more often.
Just for reference, the Helms specifies every 30,000 miles.
Just for reference, the Helms specifies every 30,000 miles.
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From: Crestwood Il.
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by kwik_ta
Now I don't think that's necessary... but I personally don't think you need an air filter. I removed mine when I cut my lid and it seems to flow tons better
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From: Nanaimo, BC
Originally Posted by 65Z01
I just finished cleaning and reoiling my K&N; I do that 2-3 times a year.
Check your owner's manual for recommendations on the stock paper filter.
Check your owner's manual for recommendations on the stock paper filter.
Wow! 2-3 times per year to clean and oil the K&N???? - That seems excessive to me. If a paper filter, in the manual, is supposed to last 30k miles, which even on daily driver would be 2+ years..... 3 times a year maintenance seems like overkill on a K&N? Am I wrong?
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by smack123
Wow! 2-3 times per year to clean and oil the K&N???? - That seems excessive to me. If a paper filter, in the manual, is supposed to last 30k miles, which even on daily driver would be 2+ years..... 3 times a year maintenance seems like overkill on a K&N? Am I wrong?
The K & N filters better as it gets dirty. I have a K & N on my daily driver VW and it hasn't been cleaned in four years.....that car still gets 36-38 mpg on the highway.
The AC-Delco paper filter in the Vette gets replaced every 20K miles.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
The K&N filters better when it's dirty, but doesn't flow better.
Actually, paper filters work better when they're dirty too, up to a point. The K&N can just hold a helluva lot more dirt.
I have to clean mine after two trips to the track.
Also, flip your air filter 180 to get more life out of it. Usually just dirties certain parts of the filter.
Actually, paper filters work better when they're dirty too, up to a point. The K&N can just hold a helluva lot more dirt.
I have to clean mine after two trips to the track.
Also, flip your air filter 180 to get more life out of it. Usually just dirties certain parts of the filter.