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Old 08-22-2008
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Wet Cold Air?

i HAVE A k&n SO OBVISIOUSLY WET! WELL I HAVE HEARD FROM PEEPS THAT AT SOME POINT I NEED TO CLEAN MY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. IS THIS TRUE AS WELL AS HOW DO I CLEAN IT WITHOUT DAMAGING IT. WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE TO A DRY FILTER? I HAVE ALWAYS USED K&N AND LOVE IT!
 
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Yes you need to clean your MAF with MAF cleaner (auto parts store)
Clean it using the instructions with the K&N 'recharge' or cleaning kit. Lightly coat the filter with the given oil, let it air dry for awhile before oiling.
You absolutely do NOT want to run a "Dry" K&N filter in an extremely dusty place like Albuquerque, filtering capabilities will drop fast.
 
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Originally Posted by Goodysgotacuda
You absolutely do NOT want to run a "Dry" K&N filter in an extremely dusty place like Albuquerque, filtering capabilities will drop fast.

What a/b Phoenix? What would you recommend for a dusty area?
 
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Originally Posted by 06sport2WD
What a/b Phoenix? What would you recommend for a dusty area?
Ah just keeping your k&n airfilter oiled not running it dry.
 
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