Orange County! HERE I COME!!!

As you guys might know by now, I going to head to Orange County tomorrow. (At least thats the plan...) Anyway... I have still "one" more question before i "headout". I dont know this or not but if i need to clean my air filter, do i just clean it with water? If not please tell me otherwise. And if you guys think that i need anything on my trip for not me but my car, please enlighten me. Thanks guys.

Have a safe trip

What are you waiting for get out of here. I said to my wife its going to snow around 3 so lets get over the mountain so where is my wife NOT HERE. NOT PACKED,

Hope I'm not too late.

Oil bath air cleaners need to be drained, and can be cleaned with a mild solvent or even gasoline. Refill up to the line with motor oil. Oil bath air cleaners are incredibly efficient.

Paper element filters should really be replaced. A rinse out with water probably couldn't hurt, but it won't remove much since they tend to get a little oily/grimy. Think of it like a vacuum cleaner bag - best replaced. Replace it once it's past anything like light gray.

Have a great time.

Don't rinse out a paper element filter with water!! You'll ruin the filter. Use compressed air only.

The only filter I know of that you would rinse with water would be a K&N filter.

There you go. Someone who knows.
Without knowing what kind you're using, it's tough to give a definitive answer.
If you're going to a show and not running an oil bath cleaner, one of the parts vendors will probably have the one you need for $3-$8.

Thanks guys. I dont have an oil filter, but i think that its an aftermarket brand one. Dont know the type tough... Came with the car when i bought it... also doesnt have a hose running to it like normal ones.....

Check your private messages. Your signature is a mess.

Can you send a picture of what you have?

Ya i can try... Give me a sec.

Auto parts stores carry a few of the paper elements. Take the old on in with you. The size can be deceiving on those retail cards!

Siggy getting better, but still a mess.
Copy and paste this below (right mouse button).

If you're not rubbin', you're not Dubbin'.

Ok so there is a hose going to the filter, sorry my bad... didnt ever take the time to look at it properly. Well anyways here it is.

How about driving it by PFI???

Just a thought.

Just did... And bought a new filter while i was there.... they didnt have my replacement size in stock... Oh well... Orange County here i come!!!!

That looks the part of a K&N. You can clean it with a mild detergent or I like to use Simple green. You then need to let it dry and finally give it a very thin coat of oil. It is good to have a spare just like it so you'll always have one clean and ready to go.

By the way, have a safe trip Spencer. At least it's nice and cool today and you'll climb the "Vine" at night. Don't get in a hurry. Take your time and be safe.

Thanks, Will do. And for you you few that want to know how my new filter looks like on my gross greasy engine. Its like a diamond on a dog turd. (To put it nicely.)

Cool. That'll be motivation to make the rest fit the part of the filter.

Have a good trip.
Someone at the show will have that filter. I have the same one on my green Bug. It's a common one.

K, well i got to tell you guys this... Bursting my bubble and yours maybe.... Im not going any more due to the infamous "Money issues" that even the best of us get... So sorry guys. I wont be going anymore. BUT hopefully soon in the future i will make this trip! I WILL!!

Money issues suck...



I know your frustration, as we all probably do these days.

Bummer.

Spencer i agree with Dann it look like a reusable air cleanable air filter. PFI should of told you that.

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You have to do what is best for you Spencer. Don't worry. You'll make the trip eventually. In the meantime we'll keep making your car better and better.

Haha. Thanks guys. And PFI did tell me that. They just didnt have my filter size in stock. So i just bought a new one for cheap. <---- At least for temporary use untill i get the right filter.

Anyways, thanks guys for all the support. I have really appreciated it!

Speaking of gross engines. I used some of that foamy engine de-greaser on mine and it took paint off stuff
I think I left it on too long.

There are some other events coming up, so hopefully we'll see you at some of those. If we can help with entry fees or a little gas money, or buy lunch or something, let Dann or I know. It's only an investment in our good time to make sure you're along. I need to take a look at the events and try to get to one in your area. I had sucha a good time with everyone in February.