Please Green filter guys...I am BEGGIN you to check!!
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From: San Diego.Ca
K3 05 E55 sold, 09 GL550
VRP custom 2 stage foam filters
Guys , How about VRP custom 2 stage foam filters . I looked at both K&N air filters and VRP filters and Im sure VRP filters was all over K&N filters.
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From: San Diego
2015 S212
Since the air inlets to the engine (on the engine side) in the air boxes are above the air filters, are you suggesting that during throttle application the filter is being pulled upward towards the top of the air box housing, and then when the engine isn't running, you get the result we see in the pictures, where the filters droop down toward the fresh air inlets?
Yes, that is exactly what I am saying MAY be happening.
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2015 S212
The VRP ones have better gains than the K&Ns but they let fine particulates through. If you will not be in a very dusty area, then it is a thought. I got rid of mine and am back to the K&Ns.
+1 for Neal and customer service.
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From: sac, calif.
'06 slk55
Yeah, please DO check your airbox.
I called Green Filters and they're sending replacements and a cleaner free of charge. (Thanks for the number Neal). Good service, I hope the quality has improved.
BTW, I think I have about 10k on these filters and cleaned them about 6k ago.
Filters starting to seperate:
Pulled out from airbox and tore apart!
What's inside?
What came out?
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I called Green Filters and they're sending replacements and a cleaner free of charge. (Thanks for the number Neal). Good service, I hope the quality has improved.
BTW, I think I have about 10k on these filters and cleaned them about 6k ago.
Filters starting to seperate:
Pulled out from airbox and tore apart!
What's inside?
What came out?
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1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
You said you cleaned them out 6K miles ago.... so dirty.... where did you drive it?I just checked my OEM filter last weekend. The rubber trims still look good and it was still pretty clean (only some fine but black sand/dust).... the last time I changed them was about 4-5K miles ago.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
Hope it doesn't mean that mines don't catch the dirt, hence, stay clean... LOL.
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From: Daytona, Florida
SL600
Yeah, please DO check your airbox.
I called Green Filters and they're sending replacements and a cleaner free of charge. (Thanks for the number Neal). Good service, I hope the quality has improved.
BTW, I think I have about 10k on these filters and cleaned them about 6k ago.
Filters starting to seperate:
Pulled out from airbox and tore apart!
What's inside?
What came out?
I called Green Filters and they're sending replacements and a cleaner free of charge. (Thanks for the number Neal). Good service, I hope the quality has improved.
BTW, I think I have about 10k on these filters and cleaned them about 6k ago.
Filters starting to seperate:
Pulled out from airbox and tore apart!
What's inside?
What came out?
Did you take the benz offroading or something? Got really drunk and forgot you weren't in the range rover? lol
I have never seen so much crap in one filter.
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From: sac, calif.
'06 slk55
Well, I go offroading about once a week. I've found that the SLK is a great car for rally cross. Yeah right....
Seriously, I drive in normal everyday weather. No dirt roads or back roads. There is new construction around by I don't drive thru that either. Looking at the debri closely, I must have about 4 bees (did I hit a hive?). The rest of the debri looks like a little sand and broken leaves. Also, the picture shows just end of the filter. The other end is relatively clean. It mainly accumulates on the engine side.
The message is simple. Clean your filters. Check your filters for tearing. You too might be surprised.
Lastly, remember my pic is from a NA SLK55. It could be potentially worse on a supercharged engine if it requires more air.
Seriously, I drive in normal everyday weather. No dirt roads or back roads. There is new construction around by I don't drive thru that either. Looking at the debri closely, I must have about 4 bees (did I hit a hive?). The rest of the debri looks like a little sand and broken leaves. Also, the picture shows just end of the filter. The other end is relatively clean. It mainly accumulates on the engine side.
The message is simple. Clean your filters. Check your filters for tearing. You too might be surprised.
Lastly, remember my pic is from a NA SLK55. It could be potentially worse on a supercharged engine if it requires more air.
Last edited by dsb; Nov 28, 2007 at 06:30 PM.
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'06 slk55
Well, I am on the highway often and it's not 100% pavement where I live. However, it's not farm country either.
I'm gonna get the new filters installed and check them every 1k. Besides, it's only a 5 min job to check and 15 mins to clean.
If I detect any seperation in the new filters, I will switch to BMC.
PS. My current filters had nothing on them (ie EEC). Does this mean I had the 'new' versions? I will soon compare the replacements being shipped to my current set. I'll keep you guys posted.
I'm gonna get the new filters installed and check them every 1k. Besides, it's only a 5 min job to check and 15 mins to clean.
If I detect any seperation in the new filters, I will switch to BMC.
PS. My current filters had nothing on them (ie EEC). Does this mean I had the 'new' versions? I will soon compare the replacements being shipped to my current set. I'll keep you guys posted.
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From: Long Island, New york
2004 S55 AMG
Now with all this talk about the Green air filters I looked at mine and guess what. Please guys like Jakpro said check the your green air filters.
Last edited by SSM AMG; May 16, 2008 at 09:49 AM.
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2003 E55 & 2014 GL550
I sure took some flames over the time I have posted this (previous time included), but if it saves just one 55 motor, it's worth it.
Plus you guys owe me a beer.
Plus you guys owe me a beer.
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From: Toronto, ON
Bentley Flying Spur, CL550
Ok guys, I just spoke with Green Filter and they stand behind their product and admit to the bad batch. They said the bad batch of filters have "EEC" stappmed on the filter housing, although not all of them are bad. The new filters will not have that, or possibly say USA on them since now all the filters are made here in the USA. Anyone who has a problem they said to call them direcly and they will replace them with the new ones under warranty. Their phone # is 724-430-2050 you can ask to speak to anyone in tech support. If you do not reach anyone there, ask for Jason.
Rafal, since you are out of the US, do not bother contacting them, I spoke with them about you and they are sending me new ones for you which i will have sent to you. I am going to PM you now so that you can give me your shipping address.
Rafal, since you are out of the US, do not bother contacting them, I spoke with them about you and they are sending me new ones for you which i will have sent to you. I am going to PM you now so that you can give me your shipping address.
I use the greens when my K&n's are drying after cleaning.
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Fast Cars!
They SHOULD be fine if EEC is not on it at all. If you do run them, just to be safe, check them after a few hundred miles to look for stress.
