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Omega_Dan

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Air filters???
« on: 08 October 2010, 14:40:46 »
Hi all,


Had a poke around the engine bay last night checking fulid levels ect. whilst i was there got the airfilter out and looks like i need a new one. I have been tempted in the past with closed induction kits but i dont really want to spend loads and im not after any noise, so i have bought a K&N panel filter instead. only £33 and replaces the existing filter. anyone got one of these and do you feel or see any benifits?





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« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2010, 15:41:13 »
I wouldn't bother Dan, the general opinion here is the genuine Vauxhall one has a bigger surface area. If you want one give me a shout and i'll get it with my trade card :y

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« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2010, 15:56:24 »
Thats ok Pete i can do one at TC for £9.92 + VAT & Postage

As Pete has said they don't make ant difference to the performance and if its the oiled type you run the risk of frying the air mass sensor

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« Reply #3 on: 08 October 2010, 15:57:31 »

Iirc the oil in these filters have been known to contaminate the maf sensor, causing problems.

May be something to watch for. 
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« Reply #4 on: 08 October 2010, 15:59:36 »
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Thats ok Pete i can do one at TC for £9.92 + VAT & Postage

As Pete has said they don't make ant difference to the performance and if its the oiled type you run the risk of frying the air mass sensor

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I'm going over to do his cambelt next week Andy  ;)
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Re: Air filters???
« Reply #5 on: 08 October 2010, 16:00:36 »
I'd stick to genuine.  Its massive, and plenty large enough for the engine.

*Note that pattern ones that are the same type as GM ones tend to have about half the surface area of the GM ones.
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« Reply #6 on: 08 October 2010, 16:01:52 »
Ah fair enough Pete, have fun

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« Reply #7 on: 08 October 2010, 16:01:58 »
Dan and Pete, PM on it's way to both of you ;)
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« Reply #8 on: 15 October 2010, 09:08:04 »
general advise seems to be standard, i actually ordered a pipercross performance filter and as all you guys have said i will be mindful of the oil. i gave it a good wipe down to remove excess and ill see how i get on. coming back on the M6 last night seems a little sharper in sport mode.
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Re: Air filters???
« Reply #9 on: 15 October 2010, 09:56:07 »
Bear in mind that oiled filters do require some oiling or they are not effective in collecting dust. Best way is little and often. Take it out once a month, wash, dry and oil it sparingly.

Or take the easy route. Keep the standard one and replace every 20k. ;)

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« Reply #10 on: 15 October 2010, 09:58:49 »
cheers kevin, ill see how i go and clean and very lightly oil it every few months. :y
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