CorvetteSonntag

I know this is an amateur question.

I have an 87 vette with only 17k mikes on it. i doubt that the air filter has ever been replaced and I'm wondering if it needs replacing. i live in FL, in a mildly dusty area with lots of pollen but the car is always garaged. i checked the manual but it doesn't give any info on it. any suggestions? I'm thinking of getting a K&N filter and eliminating the problem. thanks!!

Sweet 90

It's an air filter for God's sake, just change it. Also, just because you install a K&N, that will not eliminate your problem, you still have to clean a K&N filter

c4cruiser

A K&N filter will last longer in terms of its overall life, but if you add the cost of the filter and the cleaning kit together, you can buy a bunch of Fram filters or other parts store brand.

Changing a regular paper air filter once a year would probably cheaper and just as effective.

CorvetteSonntag

Well yes obviously I still have to clean the K&N haha. but thanks guys that helped.

dukeallen

You could always just move to a less dusty area.

Sweet 90

Well forgive me for having my suspicions.

pkazsr

I change mine every spring. I would never install anything on my cars that was made by Fram.

Frizlefrak

NOW you tell us....

Vette Daddy

With only 17k miles, I'd stick it in a Car Capsule storage bag for preservation.

WW7

Yea think????....Just put a new filter in once a year ,then you can move onto real questions like which oil to use.......WW

Tommy T-Bone

You should have changed that filter yesterday.

kimmer

uptown193

Why not?

Alan777

There have been plenty of reports about fram oil filters failing. That being said, their air filters work great, I've used them in both my vettes for 4 years

uptown193

Interesting, thanks.

JrRifleCoach

JrRifleCoach

Oops. Almost forgot.

OBOY!!! Another filter thread!