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Sep 5, 2019 | 02:40 AM

newblue1991

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Air filter info for newbie...

The air filter in my 2002 is the oval shaped one, they cost around $300.00 on ebay to replace,the rectangle ones cost about $50.00,I assume
my car is the base model, would it have come with the more expensive filter?, is it possible for me to adapt the $50.00 one?.
Is it possible the oval one is reusable, can it be cleaned?. Thanks

Last edited by newblue1991; Sep 5, 2019 at 02:54 AM. Reason: Had the wrong price listed.

Sep 5, 2019 | 06:43 AM

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Do you have pictures of it? Sounds like its an aftermarket filter. I believe S&B and K&N both make similar style filters that can fit the stock air duct if that is what you have

Sep 5, 2019 | 03:54 PM

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Do you have pictures of it? Sounds like its an aftermarket filter. I believe S&B and K&N both make similar style filters that can fit the stock air duct if that is what you have

Thanks, first time sending pic., hope it works.

Sep 5, 2019 | 04:06 PM

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That's aftermarket, maybe K&N hard to tell. You can clean that one, look for instructions on K&N site (assuming that's what it is). To install original stock filter you will need the factory air box.

Sep 5, 2019 | 04:20 PM

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That's aftermarket, maybe K&N hard to tell. You can clean that one, look for instructions on K&N site (assuming that's what it is). To install original stock filter you will need the factory air box.

Thanks, I will try to find cleaning instructions.

Sep 5, 2019 | 04:42 PM

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Thanks, I will try to find cleaning instructions.

Just to assure myself that this filter is reusable (washable) would the material used for the filter media be more of a hard plastic or metal
construction, rather then the "paper" type material?, is it essential to use coat of oil after cleaning?. Thanks

Sep 5, 2019 | 05:14 PM

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"Name Brand" filter will have their name on it, remove it and take a look. K&N claims their's is good for 50K miles, if you clean it properly. Some filters are oiled some are not, need instructions from mfg.

This is for a C-6 but similar

Sep 5, 2019 | 05:45 PM

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Thanks, I will try to find cleaning instructions.

IF you do have a K&N filter on the car, the filter will have an embossed logo on it (per the pic). Most auto parts stores will carry the K&N Filter cleaning kit and there will be instructions for the cleaning process and re-oiling. It's real easy to clean the K&N filters but be careful when re-oiling! The oil will be in a spray can so just use a very light coat. Too much oil and it will get sucked up into the intake and cause running issues.

IMHO, having a stock filter may be a better deal in terms of the work involved and the overall price. If you simply replace a stock filter once a year, it would be cheaper than buying a K&N style filter and the cleaning kit.