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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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I had some time today and decided to clean the air filter. I was in disbelief when I opened it The air box was empty. I have 5K miles since I purchased the vehicle. Where can I purchase a Filter?
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Purchase a filter? I'd sell the car...seriously. 5000+ miles of no filter, bottom feeding with a VR.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Call or go to the Vararam website. They will help you out with a filter.
Cannot believe there was no filter in there. What does the throttle bdy look like?
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Yikes! Depending on what roads and the conditions you drove in I wouldnt worry about it too much. Unless you drove in sandy / salty / crappy conditions just throw a filter on her and change the oil you'll be good to go
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www.vararam.com
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1 REDBIRD
I had some time today and decided to clean the air filter. I was in disbelief when I opened it The air box was empty. I have 5K miles since I purchased the vehicle. Where can I purchase a Filter?
Call me at 866-507-2648 and I can help you!!!
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1 REDBIRD
I had some time today and decided to clean the air filter. I was in disbelief when I opened it The air box was empty. I have 5K miles since I purchased the vehicle. Where can I purchase a Filter?

Did you buy the VARARAM new or used? Was the VARARAM on the car when you purchased it (used)?
I'd have concerns just as you do...
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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If the car was driven like this, you have big issue's that cannot be easily fixed. I would recommend taking an oil sample and sending to Dyson Analysis. Terry will make recommendations to get the engine back on track to the acceptable wear range.

I had a similar issue where my CAI filter was leaking because of installation error and I would not have found the issue unless I used oil analysis. It took a good amount of time to sort out the issue, but it's okay now.

Good luck!
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Looked up this info earlier. Still have to go get one and see if it does fit though.

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