K&N Air Filter, Oil?
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Hi all,
I recently changed my Air Filter and replaced it with a K&N Air Filter.
I have been browsing the forums and read somewhere that they had to be kept oiled? Why?
I haven't done so for the past 1000 miles, is that a problem?
What if I don't oil it?
Effect on MAF Sensors?
Please help, as I'm not sure what to do now.
Thanks again
I recently changed my Air Filter and replaced it with a K&N Air Filter.
I have been browsing the forums and read somewhere that they had to be kept oiled? Why?
I haven't done so for the past 1000 miles, is that a problem?
What if I don't oil it?
Effect on MAF Sensors?
Please help, as I'm not sure what to do now.
Thanks again
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http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm#10
It'll also explain how to clean/oil it when required in there
Almost all K&N air filters come pre-oiled and ready to use. They are packaged in a clear cellophane wrapper with the words "Factory Pre-oiled - Ready To Install". The filter oil we use is red. A new oiled filter will appear red-pink in color. Some crankcase vent air filters come unoiled, however, they come with a small packet of K&N filter oil so they can be oiled before use. There are also a limited number of filters with specialty uses which are not pre-oiled. These items will be clearly marked as unoiled. Using an unoiled K&N filter will greatly reduce the filter's efficiency and void our product warranty on filters that come pre-oiled from the factory. If you receive a filter that is packaged in its cellophane wrapper and is unoiled, contact K&N's Customer Support department at (800) 858-3333.
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hmm. thanks.
i just checked my box cause i remember when i purchased it, that their was no wrapping around the filter. it was just in the box (no instructions, no oil. - just a filter in a box).
i think it was a return, because i saw a guy rip one of those returned stickers off of it.
do you forsee a problem?
i just checked my box cause i remember when i purchased it, that their was no wrapping around the filter. it was just in the box (no instructions, no oil. - just a filter in a box).
i think it was a return, because i saw a guy rip one of those returned stickers off of it.
do you forsee a problem?
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