- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Car
- 2007 FX35 RWD
when you oil it, just do enough to get it moist, but it shouldnt be dripping wet. if you need to, just pat it a bit with a towel to soak up the excess.
Stillen Intake Filter
- Thread starter 909FX
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- Location
- FONTANA, CA
- Car
- 2010 Honda Crosstour
Sounds like a plan Stu. Will do.
- Location
- Southern California
let me know Carlos, when you are doing it. maybe I can help....
- Location
- FONTANA, CA
- Car
- 2010 Honda Crosstour
Thanks Alan. Planning on doing it today or tomorrow. Want it clean for the long drive down to San Diego. Should I wait to do it after? lol
Going to add some fuel injector cleaner today when I fill up.
- Location
- Southern California
it would be best to clean the filter when the sun is out, so it can dry better /faster.
I would do it after
so no unexpected problems with intake. IMObut if you must , then let it dry over night
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
My friend who's an experienced mechanics told me some soap water to clean the filter and some transmission oil to oil the filter will just do the trick.
Personally, I haven't tried that just got my intake installed like couple weeks ago. But for those who don't want to spend the money, it is an option. (But I'm not responsible for it)
Personally, I haven't tried that just got my intake installed like couple weeks ago. But for those who don't want to spend the money, it is an option. (But I'm not responsible for it)
or forget oiling and use dry filters.
This is the one I just ordered.
http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=1380
This is the one I just ordered.
http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=1380
- Location
- FONTANA, CA
- Car
- 2010 Honda Crosstour
Is this a one time use filter?
- Location
- Boston, MA
I think it's similar to K&N only that this one only needs to be cleaned. Probably foam based, which explains no-wires and no-oils application..
More info http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=93
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- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Car
- 2007 FX35 RWD
interesting, let us know how you like it Jeff.
This is the filter I am running on my new FI setup too. So far no issues...
- Location
- Austintatious, TX
- Name
- Sj
haven't heard of that. i do know that it's best to oil your filter and leave it overnight and let it soak in. you can install it the next day, drive it and be fine with it. Did you have any problems?
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Not true. You can drive immediately after applying oil to the filter. You need to wait when cleaning the filter - let all the water dry completely from the filter element before applying the oil. After washing my old K&N, I would sit it in front of a fan for a couple hours to dry completely. Then apply the oil and good to go.
I haven't cleaned it yet. I am going away for the weekend and leaving my car at my house so I am probably going to clean it and re-oil it and then reinstall it when I get back.
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Ok thanks Jumbo
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Is it really necessary to disconnect the negative battery cable and unplug the MAF when taking out the filter. Can I just remove the stillen airbox as a whole, before the MAF, and then take out the filter?
Just because of clearance issues with tools, it's easier to take off the MAF as well, but no - you don't HAVE to do that. Just be gentle with the MAF assembly and harness.
It's always a good idea to disconnect the battery when working on the car. Remember that the negative is grounded to the chassis, which means if you touch any live wire and the car at the same time, you complete the circuit. The MAF and Throttle Body in particular are sensitive to both impact and Electro-static discharge. Disconnecting the negative reduces the risk to them a lot - especially when working in that area.
sirtrojan
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- Location
- Poland, Warsaw
- Car
- 2006 FX35 AWD
You have convinced me - I will clean my filter too