12-13-2018, 08:49 AM | #1 |
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New Air Filter - Oil?
Replacing my air filter - curious if we need to oil the air filter? AC Delco box did not come with oil but was not sure where to check if we need oil.
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12-13-2018, 09:19 AM | #2 |
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You only oil reusable air filters. Standard disposable paper filters are oil-free.
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12-13-2018, 09:36 AM | #3 |
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The Z28 is not a standard paper oil filter. Its a factory K&N that I think needs a light oil.
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12-13-2018, 10:15 AM | #4 | |
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Good question to the op. It appears it’s a dry filter, I’ve taken mine off and used compressed air to get the crap out of it already. But I could totally be wrong. Looking forward to the answer. |
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12-13-2018, 11:42 AM | #5 |
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The Z/28's stock, K&N conical filter is dry.
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12-13-2018, 01:24 PM | #6 |
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I stumbled upon a few of your vids on YouTube tracking your z. Awesome to watch, great driving. I can’t wait to hit the track this spring in my new to me Z. U running a catch can? I looked behind my throttle body the other night and was surprised how oily it was. 5,500 miles no track time. Catch can in order I guess.
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12-13-2018, 06:46 PM | #7 |
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No oil. Every LS application I've seen says no oil. Apparently if you use an oiled filter it will jack up the MAF.
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12-14-2018, 08:41 AM | #8 |
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I have first hand experience on this. Many if not most of the GM cars at dealer auction with a K&N need the MAS cleaned or replaced. I keep cleaner on the shelf and clean every one that comes in. I think its from to much oil on the filter but GMs take is to not use any at all.
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12-14-2018, 09:29 PM | #9 |
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