air filter change/recommendations
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air filter change/recommendations
Guys,
my 2008 C6 has 25K miles, but since they're 90% highway, I've never changed the air filter. Can anyone outline the steps involved and your recommended brand--other than K&N which I consider too porous and open.
TIA
my 2008 C6 has 25K miles, but since they're 90% highway, I've never changed the air filter. Can anyone outline the steps involved and your recommended brand--other than K&N which I consider too porous and open.
TIA
Melting Slicks
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The stock filter provides all the air your engine would ever need, so why sacrifice filtering ability?
And those who doubt it, if it's good enough for a 7L engine revving to 7K rpm, it has to be more than enough for a 6.2L one revving to 6.5K rpm, just by simple common sense 
. Just change it. Instructions are on your owner's manual. Just loosen a clamp, remove MAF sensor connector, and lift. Once out, it's self-explanatory. Only a few torx screws. Good luck.
And those who doubt it, if it's good enough for a 7L engine revving to 7K rpm, it has to be more than enough for a 6.2L one revving to 6.5K rpm, just by simple common sense . Just change it. Instructions are on your owner's manual. Just loosen a clamp, remove MAF sensor connector, and lift. Once out, it's self-explanatory. Only a few torx screws. Good luck.
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Since nearly all your miles are highway, you should easily be good to 50K. That's due to both a lower engine speed per mile and a generally cleaner running environment.
Relax and enjoy it for the next 25K.
Relax and enjoy it for the next 25K.
Burning Brakes
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My 2008 had its air filter changed at 75,000 miles - I drive on dirt mountain roads, country back roads, and highways - and RAIN too. The filter looked like it really didnt need replacement.
It's a GREAT huge filter - and in my opinon a GREAT design too. The best air filter I ever saw!
I LOVE MY VETTE!
It's a GREAT huge filter - and in my opinon a GREAT design too. The best air filter I ever saw!
I LOVE MY VETTE!
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