When I bought my '04 6MT I assumed the cold air induction was factory, but apparently it's aftermarket. I need to change the filter but there's no markings/ part # anywhere on this thing ? Is there a standard filter that fits these ? Where can I even get one ? The auto parts store seems clueless.

 

Give us something..the brand name, any markings on it, the outside diameter of the tube the filter attaches to.

 

just take the filter off and go the the auto parts store... every filtre i used had a 3" diameter to fit the tube!

 

There's absolutely no markings whatsoever on the filter, so I suppose I'll just get the diameter and go to the parts store and get one with that configuration..if they have one.

 

How do you expect us to help you with nothing more than telling us there's no name of the filter? If it's a cone type filter they don't get replaced, they can be cleaned....most of the time! Does the CAI have a name on it? Taking a pic would get you the answer your looking for, without it we're only guessing....
Gary

 

pictures would definitely help us give you an accurate answer

 

man took 5 posts to ask for pics.

 

Pics would deff help, kinda hard to make a mental picture from what you described, even figure what type of filter that you have....

 

Still no pics

 

I guess I was a little vague. Here are some pics. I think it's an S&B filter because they are the only ones I've seen online with the concave top. It has a 6" inner diameter where it attaches. But..apparently you just need to clean these things and you're good to go, so I'm going to just get some cleaner and clean this beeoch.

 

ztube and popcharger minus the heat shield.

 

Okay, he posted pics, what's the answer. I have no idea, but man that is the dirtiest engine bay I've seen on a luxury car.

Edit: see above

 

im sure the filters are washable. check out JWTs site to make sure. if you have an air compressor, blow the dirt/debris off from inside the filter, then rinse it from the inside out, let it dry.

 

Some of the K&N's used to need to be re-oiled (maybe they all do) but I don't know if this type needs oil or not. Make sure you find out.

 

Air compressor will damage the filter. Get a K&N filter cleaning system.


http://www.knfilters.com/clningacc.htm


1. APPLY CLEANER

Liberally spray K&N Air Filter Cleaner onto both sides of filter and allow to soak for 10 minutes to loosen the dirt. Do not allow cleaner to dry on air filter.




2. RINSE FILTER
Rinse off air filter with cool low-pressure water applied to the clean side out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter. Continue to rinse the filter until all traces of cleaner are gone. It may be necessary to repeat steps 1 and 2.




3. DRY FILTER
After rinsing, gently shake off excess water and only allow filter to dry naturally. Do not oil until the filter is completely dry.

4. OIL FILTER

A.) Squeeze Oil (99-5050)

Apply K&N Air Filter Oil evenly along the crown of each pleat. Allow oil to wick for approximately 20 minutes. Touch up any light areas on either side of filter until there is a uniform red color at all areas.

http://www.knfilters.com/images/cone-3s.jpg


B.) Aerosol Oil (99-5000)

Spray K&N Air Filter Oil evenly along the crown of each pleat holding nozzle about 3" away. Allow oil to wick for approximately 20 minutes. Touch up any light areas on either side of the filter until there is a uniform red color at all areas.




The above process is the only approved procedure for maintaining your K&N Air Filter.