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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Teach Me About K&N Air Filters
I ordered two K&N Air Filters that I can go ahead and pick up tomorrow. I've done a bit of reading into them and I think I want to take out these stock filters and put these in and possibly do a charcoal delete. The charcoal delete is the part that's confusing me a bit.

Is the charcoal part of the new k&n filer or is it a seperate thing that I need to remove? Is there anything else I should know/be careful about?
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Separate. Remove the charcoal and when re-attaching the box tops, make certain the seal is 100% or you may have a possible CEL.
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So the charcoal filter is just a second filtration that is not needed (emissions related or something)? Is this just a U.S thing because I think ROW intake boxes don't have them right?
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well that video's certainly going to help tomorrow. is there anyway to confirm that i've sealed it 100% after removing the charcoal?
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Avoid the case that the filter is over oiled, take it out for couple of days before you install.
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So the charcoal filter is just a second filtration that is not needed (emissions related or something)? Is this just a U.S thing because I think ROW intake boxes don't have them right?
Correct on both.
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OP you need to be very careful about how you lift up the plastic piece with the Merc badge. It is very easy to crack it (ask me how I know). Start with the front and work back.

Otherwise the rest of the install is elementary.
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Avoid the case that the filter is over oiled, take it out for couple of days before you install.

can you clarify a little bit on what you mean?
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Originally Posted by SheryarYO
can you clarify a little bit on what you mean?
i think what ATT means is after you recieve them, and open the filters out of the bag, let them sit for a few hours so the excess oil drips off..
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Thanks for the link, I have been wanting to install my K&N's and removing the charcoal's for awhile now.
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i think what ATT means is after you recieve them, and open the filters out of the bag, let them sit for a few hours so the excess oil drips off..
Right on , but a day or two will be better
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