Time to clean Blackwing?
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From: Breese Illinois
I've heard some say that the BW works better when it's a little dirty (does not make sense to me, but I can't argue either way). I cleaned mine when I thought it needed it, first time was about 12k miles. If it looks dirty it more than likely is. Only minor problem I had was that I couldn't get the indicator to fully reset.
later,
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From: Enterprise AL
Originally Posted by yortsiyag
My indicator is still showing green, but I have about 6000 miles
on the filter.Does the filter need cleaning? What have some of
you other guys done?
Thanks
on the filter.Does the filter need cleaning? What have some of
you other guys done?
Thanks
I found that to be quite a profound statement, and coming from a person that sells the Blackwing product, cleaner, and oil.
He also emphasized the importance of not over oiling the filter element.
So based on this, I just check my indicator every time I'm under the hood, so far it's still green after nearly 15,000 miles after installation. Just to make certain the indicator wasn't stuck green, I had a friend watch while I revved the engine a couple of times, he noted that the indicator moved slightly, but never left the green area. That satisfied me on that issue.
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Last edited by ZO6vettepilot; Oct 5, 2004 at 09:42 AM.
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From: Cleveland OH
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
my brother just cleaned his . affter about 7000 miles mallett said it was dirty. only put a drop of oil every 2 slots. dont over oil. if its dirty clean it. i cant see it hurting
