SLK/R171: Installing Air filters
05-13-2006, 05:59 PM
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Installing Air filters
Hi there, I just bought 2 K&N filters and so I was trying to install it but the space were pretty tight under the hood so I couldn't really reach in to unscrews the engine cover to change the filters. I am just wondering if anyone had experiences installing it and have any tricks so it's easier to remove the cover? Thanks in advance.
05-13-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Wallance
Hi there, I just bought 2 K&N filters and so I was trying to install it but the space were pretty tight under the hood so I couldn't really reach in to unscrews the engine cover to change the filters. I am just wondering if anyone had experiences installing it and have any tricks so it's easier to remove the cover? Thanks in advance.
05-13-2006, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ynot
I didn't know K&N made air filters for this car. I have not done it but heard it's similiar to the C-class, here's the link. http://www.euroteckmotorsports.com/i...owse&pageid=84
Thx for the help there! I got it put in now, but just wondering if I should put in the gasket too? the Package comes with the gasket but it doesn't seem like I need it there. Thanks again.
05-14-2006, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Wallance
Thx for the help there! I got it put in now, but just wondering if I should put in the gasket too? the Package comes with the gasket but it doesn't seem like I need it there. Thanks again.
05-22-2006, 09:15 PM
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Just curious, what do these filters really do? I know it's "less restrictive," but is the difference only psychological? I remember when I had my Civic, filters only helped for like 0.5 hp if any, but the cold air intake made the difference. Our intake system is almost a ram-air type intake, so I figure a new filter won't make too much difference?
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
Just curious, what do these filters really do? I know it's "less restrictive," but is the difference only psychological? I remember when I had my Civic, filters only helped for like 0.5 hp if any, but the cold air intake made the difference. Our intake system is almost a ram-air type intake, so I figure a new filter won't make too much difference?
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
Just curious, what do these filters really do? I know it's "less restrictive," but is the difference only psychological? I remember when I had my Civic, filters only helped for like 0.5 hp if any, but the cold air intake made the difference. Our intake system is almost a ram-air type intake, so I figure a new filter won't make too much difference?
