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Panel/Cone filters = maf/turbo issues?
- Thread starter Donnyboy
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I had a cone filter on for 2 days, it was pretty big though but it did cause my MAF to show up fault codes which I had to replace, kept standard air box ever since. That was on my PD170 though
Danny.
A lot of ppl in the sates are running dry filters like AEM. This is mainly on cone filters because the oil can burn out the MAF sensor or something? I imagine the same stands for panel filters.
And yes the MAF is between the engine and the cone/panel filter. I have a Nesupeed P-Flo which is designed to run with oil added. I've only given it a very light coating so it is still effective at filtering. Best thing is to invest in a 'dry' filter or cone.
And yes the MAF is between the engine and the cone/panel filter. I have a Nesupeed P-Flo which is designed to run with oil added. I've only given it a very light coating so it is still effective at filtering. Best thing is to invest in a 'dry' filter or cone.
Ps. I've had no negative effects on the MAF from running a cone with oil. I occasionally give the MAF sesnor a wipe now and again just to be safe.
Hmmmm. So will a panel filter also let oil get to the Maf? I've not had engine cover off so don't know location.
I ran a Green Cotton Filter in my Golf & in the FR, the golf is still on its original MAF now & has done 140k, I would guess its on a OEM filter now as its my mums car & cant see her being that bothered
I switched back to a normal OEM filter in the FR last service as its was at the end of its life & havent really bothered to get a new one.
Clicked over 60k last night, so no doubt she'll go wrong now the warranty is expired
I switched back to a normal OEM filter in the FR last service as its was at the end of its life & havent really bothered to get a new one.
Clicked over 60k last night, so no doubt she'll go wrong now the warranty is expired
You need to get the "oil" into respective, filters should be lightly oiled , and should cause no direct problems , its only usually when people clean their filters and are a bit too keen re oiling them , or if you buy an unknown make which again contains a bit too much oil.
If you stick with the main makes of filters , KandN , Green filters you should be fine
If you stick with the main makes of filters , KandN , Green filters you should be fine
Thanks guys. I'd imagine the filter will still do a good enough job even with no oil. As you say though, a 'light' oiling is all thats needed.
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yeah it'll still work to some extent just the very fine particles may not stay outside too easily as they are not getting trapped by the oil. Just don't over oil as said.
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