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When should I change or clean my air filters? I installed it about 6 months ago and was just wondering when I should. Thanks
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What kind of filter do you have?1997 30th Anniversary A4 w/ some mods -
SLP's filters95 3.4 A4<br /><b>Performance:</b> SLP CAI, Flowmaster 80-Series Exhaust, Catco High-Flow Cat, ADS Performance Chip, 160* Thermostat, TB-Bypass<br /><b>Appearance:</b> 35th Ann. Stripes, SS hood, Wings West W-type bodykit, Wings West wing, 17\" Chrome Firehawk rims, Chrome Inserts, Clear Corners, Decals<br /><b>Audio:</b>2 12\" Audiobahn Subs, 1400watt Audiobahn amp, Streetwires, Subthump custom box, Audiobahn door speakers, JVC headunit<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/photo/86905013/106283184LzOzZC\" target=\"_blank\">New Pic</a>Comment
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IF theyre those donaldsons or whatever I think they are reusable arent they just like k&N you just have to clean and re oil them.1997 30th Anniversary A4 w/ some modsComment
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Those filters are just like K&N's. They can be cleaned and re-oiled in the same manner.Comment
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changing air filters...
oh yeah that's that nearly obsolete duty of upkeeping the car!
god bless K&N airfilters and K&N's brothers1994 Camaro 3.4L M5 R.I.P.<br />You know what they say- a small engine means big... errr... e/t\'s<br /><a href=\"http://www.pbase.com/rrj72/the_accident\" target=\"_blank\">www.pbase.com/rrj72/the_accident</a><p>replaced with: red 97 A4 vert (my brothers as soon as i find my REAL replacement)<p>soon to come: 1969 RS/SS<p>\"All you need are the esentials: scented candles, massage oil, and Berry White write that down.\" -Van WilderComment
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If it were me checking the filters. Personally I would hold them up to the sky and see if I could see any light out of it. If not maybee take an air gun and blow the dirth out. If it's a K&N type or you know it has to be re-oiled try that. If all hope is lost check out some new filters. 6 months shouldn't be too bad but they are probably considerably dirty.Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>6 months shouldn't be too bad but they are probably considerably dirty.<hr></blockquote>
How Often do you all clean your K&N's?
I assumed it was A LOT longer than 6 months. I mean i'm all for a clean air filter but it's really a pain in the a** to get to that thing underneath the front guard.
Just wondering, mine is only about 2 1/2 months right now [img]smile.gif[/img]2001 Camaro Z28 (A4) Sunset Orange Metallic w/ T-tops, Monsoon Stereo, factory GFX, BMR STB from the v6, 18K miles<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam22\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro Z28</a><br /><br />Dads car: 2002 35th aniv. Bright red Z28, fully loaded<br /><br />R.I.P.<br />1995 3.4L Camaro (A4) Bright Red<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam\" target=\"_blank\">1995 3.4 Camaro</a>Comment
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well if you have the !FRA mod or anything else that cuts the hole in the bottom of the box (e.g. FTRA, CAI) then I suggest you clean it every 8-12mo because it will get dirty FAST. However if you don't have what I stated in the above or if you have a 93-97 w/o the lid setup, you should be good for about 20K miles or so before cleaning it.Comment
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I clean mine about once every 3 months or right before I go to the track which ever comes first.1997 30th Anniversary A4 w/ some modsComment
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I have the !FRA mod and I checked my air filter and it was all dirty on just the one half. Instead of cleaning the whole thing I just turned it around. :D
redcamaro, just turn it around. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]- JT3<br />1998 Red V6 Camaro Y87 Y3F - J.E.T. Chip Stage II - Clear Parking Lights - Removed Grill - K&N - Whisper Lid - !FRA MOD - MAF Screen Removed - Pro 5.0 - Pacesetter Headers - Magnaflow Catback - 32mm Front Swaybar - And A System(bump bump)Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Red V6 Raider:
I have the !FRA mod and I checked my air filter and it was all dirty on just the one half. Instead of cleaning the whole thing I just turned it around. :D
redcamaro, just turn it around. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>
yea you can do that too...that's just the lazy way of doing it (I've done it myself) :DComment
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I did that several times w/ my stock filter :-D
Just picked the cleanest side, hehe
Nothing wrong w/ doing it, why waste oil on your filter when only half it is dirty?2001 75th Anniversary V6 Pewter Firebird w/ Chrome Wheels, T-Tops, & Y87<br />Mods: Free Ram Air, !Silencer, Holley Filter, Full 3\" Hooker Catback, 3\" Cat<br />Best time: 15.095 at 90.00 MPH with a 2.127 60\'Comment
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