stsdude2 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I put an air intake in my car a few months ago and I've been noticing lately the filter looks a little dirty or rather very dirty than how it was when I first bought it, DO i need to replace the filter at all can it be washed? I feel like the cars gotten quieter since when I first put the intake in and I thought the filter becoming dirty might impact that. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 If its an AEM filter then click this. Otherwise, you should probably just replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stsdude2 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 i've got one of these http://www.procivic.com/pages-popup_image/pID-222/index.html my friend told me i wouldnt need to replace the filter but your saying i should so where could i find a filter like that, I dont remember what model my intake is exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 how long is a few months? pic, if you can. you can wash a filter, just pull it off, spray it with the hose inside and out. let it dry, re-install it. i've had mine on for quite a few months and it isn't horribly dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 i've got one of these http://www.procivic.com/pages-popup_image/pID-222/index.html my friend told me i wouldnt need to replace the filter but your saying i should so where could i find a filter like that, I dont remember what model my intake is exactly. Those are AEM CAIs So yes, just clean it. They recommend some solution that they sell, but you don't need it. Just a few rinses in warm water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Those are AEM CAIs So yes, just clean it. They recommend some solution that they sell, but you don't need it. Just a few rinses in warm water. Dont you have to treat it with oil like K&N afterwards?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Dont you have to treat it with oil like K&N afterwards?? nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95eghatch Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Make sure if you do wash it that you rinse it from the inside out to ensure all the debris gets out rather than in. And K&N makes a recharge kit that includes the wash solution and the oil to put on the filter when its clean to keep it in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex37211 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The aem "dryflow" doesn't require an oil. Any others would benefit from the K&N "recharge kit". I picked mine up for like $12. I use it once per year. I figure the bottle is good for 15 yrs or so. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Just picked up a new K&N filter with recharge for $23.00 shipped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTiS Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 k&n recharge kit is actually pretty good. only thing is the cleaning stuff kinda bothers your hands if you dont wear gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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