D.I.Y. - M271 Air Filter Change
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D.I.Y. - M271 Air Filter Change
Okay dudes. Most of you already know that this should be your first, cheapest and easiest mod. I bought the filter and cleaning kit online for around $64.00 with shipping. This here is not the site: http://www.speedyperformanceparts.co...r=2005&br=true but it's a good place to start. I didn't notice a huge difference in power but I do feel a better throttle response and a quicker rpm range. Very simple procedure.
1. Remove the plastic cover
2. The stock filter should now be exposed
3. Remove the stock filter along with extra dirt, leaves, bees, you name it
4. install your K&N filter (it already comes pre-oiled)
5. Screw the plastic cover back on
6. Haul ***!
Enjoy
1. Remove the plastic cover
2. The stock filter should now be exposed
3. Remove the stock filter along with extra dirt, leaves, bees, you name it
4. install your K&N filter (it already comes pre-oiled)
5. Screw the plastic cover back on
6. Haul ***!
Enjoy
Last edited by Zillarpillow23; Aug 21, 2015 at 06:56 PM.
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I couldn't more pics so here they are with some alternate views and some collaterall damage. Thanks to Outland, drexappeal and amdeutsch and many more for all the advice!
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awesome! thanks for the pics and the write-up!
it looks like there's only four screws... at least now I know it won't be as hard (looking at least) from the writeups I've seen from the C55 and C320.
hopefully I'll be doing the same soon.
it looks like there's only four screws... at least now I know it won't be as hard (looking at least) from the writeups I've seen from the C55 and C320.
hopefully I'll be doing the same soon.
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btw, why did you get the cleaning kit? I thought they were supposed to last 100k miles before needing cleaning?
also, the stock is supposed to last pretty long too right?
the reason why I ask is because I was thinking of just getting the filter and then after 30k miles or so just getting a new one so I don't risk re-oiling it and such and possibly messing up my MAF...
also, the stock is supposed to last pretty long too right?
the reason why I ask is because I was thinking of just getting the filter and then after 30k miles or so just getting a new one so I don't risk re-oiling it and such and possibly messing up my MAF...
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
btw, why did you get the cleaning kit? I thought they were supposed to last 100k miles before needing cleaning?
also, the stock is supposed to last pretty long too right?
the reason why I ask is because I was thinking of just getting the filter and then after 30k miles or so just getting a new one so I don't risk re-oiling it and such and possibly messing up my MAF...
also, the stock is supposed to last pretty long too right?
the reason why I ask is because I was thinking of just getting the filter and then after 30k miles or so just getting a new one so I don't risk re-oiling it and such and possibly messing up my MAF...
You could always just purchase a new filter, Phil. $50 ain't that much. I'm too lazy to clean stuff, so I might do the same.
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chkdg8, very good DIY! If you can, edit your first post in the thread to indicate that the screws on the filter cover are torx screws. Very important so that people don't use another type of tool and strip the heads.
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hey drex... I had a friend that had an MX6 very similar to yours.. what's your name?
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
awesome! thanks for the pics and the write-up!
it looks like there's only four screws... at least now I know it won't be as hard (looking at least) from the writeups I've seen from the C55 and C320.
hopefully I'll be doing the same soon.
it looks like there's only four screws... at least now I know it won't be as hard (looking at least) from the writeups I've seen from the C55 and C320.
hopefully I'll be doing the same soon.
the whole process should take less than 10 minutes.
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noob question : was just wondering
1-do u have to screw the plastic peace bak on??
2-if you dont .. is it louder ...
3.possibly a bit .. better .. as in hp ?
4- what could be as a result if you dont screw it bak on? ..
cause like some cars like Honda ect .. has it like that as a intake opened ...
5-will i have to replace the filter earliar if i do open the plastic .. be cause dust will ge tin easiar and faster ?
Thanks you
1-do u have to screw the plastic peace bak on??
2-if you dont .. is it louder ...
3.possibly a bit .. better .. as in hp ?
4- what could be as a result if you dont screw it bak on? ..
cause like some cars like Honda ect .. has it like that as a intake opened ...
5-will i have to replace the filter earliar if i do open the plastic .. be cause dust will ge tin easiar and faster ?
Thanks you
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Originally Posted by STi_JL
noob question : was just wondering
1-do u have to screw the plastic peace bak on??
2-if you dont .. is it louder ...
3.possibly a bit .. better .. as in hp ?
4- what could be as a result if you dont screw it bak on? ..
cause like some cars like Honda ect .. has it like that as a intake opened ...
5-will i have to replace the filter earliar if i do open the plastic .. be cause dust will ge tin easiar and faster ?
Thanks you
1-do u have to screw the plastic peace bak on??
2-if you dont .. is it louder ...
3.possibly a bit .. better .. as in hp ?
4- what could be as a result if you dont screw it bak on? ..
cause like some cars like Honda ect .. has it like that as a intake opened ...
5-will i have to replace the filter earliar if i do open the plastic .. be cause dust will ge tin easiar and faster ?
Thanks you
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this just increases the RPM range and throttle? id wann make my car a bit louder.....like that "nice" loud.....but theres no intakes for my whip and i hate the sound of exhausts
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Originally Posted by artur023
this just increases the RPM range and throttle? id wann make my car a bit louder.....like that "nice" loud.....but theres no intakes for my whip and i hate the sound of exhausts
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Originally Posted by chkdg8
I couldn't more pics so here they are with some alternate views and some collaterall damage.
uhh.....
how much?
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Originally Posted by Bing
uhh.....
how much?
how much?
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Originally Posted by superduper
I just installed mine this weekend. Boy was the stock air filter dirty. When is the dealer suppose to change it anyways?
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Originally Posted by chkdg8
They replace it in 4 years or when you reach 52,000 miles. Page 50 in your maintenance booklet.
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lols, you know, I called MBUSA and they said no replacements of the air filter =T
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I brought mine to service dealer approximately 5 days ago and they mentioned to me that my air filter was a bit dirty and offered to replace it for about $120.00. I said no way.... LOL
Now, I'm an 03 and the car did about 23k in SoCAL, and I've added about 4k of Vegas Valley Dust, currently at 27K. When I am done replacing my filter (I appreciate this thread.... BIGUPS to chkdg8 and mbworld) I will try and post pics to see how dirty it really was.
Now, I'm an 03 and the car did about 23k in SoCAL, and I've added about 4k of Vegas Valley Dust, currently at 27K. When I am done replacing my filter (I appreciate this thread.... BIGUPS to chkdg8 and mbworld) I will try and post pics to see how dirty it really was.
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lols, you know, I called MBUSA and they said no replacements of the air filter =T
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Thanks for the wonderful write-up with photos! It helped tons.
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS:
1. Torque size is T27.
2. There are 6 screws - not 4. (dont' forget the ones hidden in the back)
3. It only takes 10 minutes b/c the screws are so damn long. Otherwise it would take 5 min or less.
4. I found a moth in my airbox! Yuck!
Good luck. Have fun. I'm getting my K&N asap.
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS:
1. Torque size is T27.
2. There are 6 screws - not 4. (dont' forget the ones hidden in the back)
3. It only takes 10 minutes b/c the screws are so damn long. Otherwise it would take 5 min or less.
4. I found a moth in my airbox! Yuck!
Good luck. Have fun. I'm getting my K&N asap.
