How Often to Clean Dry Air Filters?
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2009 c63
How Often to Clean Dry Air Filters?
25k miles?
I have Weistec Dry Filters in about two years and 25k+ miles...
just rinse and air dry? mild soap or are air filter cleaners the way to go (or just bs mild cleanser in a bottle?)
I have Weistec Dry Filters in about two years and 25k+ miles...
just rinse and air dry? mild soap or are air filter cleaners the way to go (or just bs mild cleanser in a bottle?)
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For these filters, should I use a "Synthetic" Cleaner Spray? ... as opposed to a Cleaner/Degreaser which I think is used for oil filters?
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2010 C63 AMG
Originally Posted by afepower.com
You should clean the filter around the 25K - 30K mile mark under normal conditions. In extreme dusty or dirty environments, you should check more frequently. Over cleaning the filter will shorten the life of the filter and reduce its filtration efficiency. Accumulating some dirt actually helps the filtration.
Cleaning procedure: http://afepower.com/media/pdp-files/31-10263-is.pdf
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From: Sidney, BC
2009 SLK55 AMG. & 2022 GLA250 4Matic
I check them every 6 months and when they start to look grubby I change them. Usually about every 2-3 yr which in my case is about 18000 mi. I typically can buy Mann or Mahle for around $35 CDN for 2.
aFe runs around $200 plus tax for 2 so say $224 CDN. I would have to run 6-7 change cycles to recover the cost. Do they really wash clean and how long do they take to dry? Are there stats to tell us just how much the improve performance?
aFe runs around $200 plus tax for 2 so say $224 CDN. I would have to run 6-7 change cycles to recover the cost. Do they really wash clean and how long do they take to dry? Are there stats to tell us just how much the improve performance?
