Cold Air Intake Filter Cleaning
06-01-2008, 07:40 PM
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Cold Air Intake Filter Cleaning
I have an Airaid with about 10k miles. It looks dirty, but the mfg. says to clean every 30k to 50k miles.
I am looking for real world experience with how often they need to be cleaned. Is 30k to 50k realistic? I have been off road many times in dusty conditions. It looks dirty. Performance seems good still, but...
Suggestions? Experiences please...
Dan
I am looking for real world experience with how often they need to be cleaned. Is 30k to 50k realistic? I have been off road many times in dusty conditions. It looks dirty. Performance seems good still, but...
Suggestions? Experiences please...
Dan
06-03-2008, 11:08 PM
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These filters actually work best when they got a little grime on 'em. I have a Airaid banger too and I think 30K is pushing it....maybe 20....heh.
You should be fine...commomn sense will tell you when it's due!
You should be fine...commomn sense will tell you when it's due!
06-04-2008, 02:26 AM
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If you've been off-road a lot then you may be due for a cleaning, those high mileage claims are geared toward road use. It's true that these oil based filters do filter better with some dirt build up, but eventually it will become a restriction and cease to be beneficial.