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brahmabull · 12-21-2016, 02:25 PM

Whats up everyone, happy holidays to my fellow Z/28-ers.

Question for you guys, how do you guys clean or do maintenance on your air filter? I remember putting a K&N air filter on mostly all my past vehicles. Do we just clean it the same way i.e shake out the dirt, wash with water, let dry and apply the oil, or do we buy a certain oil for it, or dont use any oil for it at all? What do you guys do, would like some opinions on this.

URBAN LEGEND · 12-21-2016, 03:49 PM

Looks like a dry filter to me. I'm sure it's replace time when it's time��

D2M · 12-21-2016, 04:42 PM

I believe a replacement is only $15 from GM. I usually shake the debris out of it the best I can or run a vacuum over it if I have it out.

69L48Z27 · 12-21-2016, 06:10 PM

No oil for these engines. You'll kill the MA sensors.

ZapperZ · 12-21-2016, 06:13 PM

Retail on the filter is $141.60 but you can get one a lot cheaper than that.
I do the same as D2M by cleaning with shop vac before an event.

cconn · 12-21-2016, 07:00 PM

I have heard someone else say not to use an oiled K&N filter cause it would damage the MAF sensor. My Camaro I just bought used has a K&N already on it. So I guess I should replace it with another brand? I will have to wait another week until I get home and see if it is oiled or not.

Zslash28 · 12-22-2016, 08:38 AM

One little piece of info/detail, the filter says Z/28 on the end. So, for anyone looking for a perfect replacement might want to get the OEM filter.

Olddudesrule · 12-22-2016, 09:37 AM

K&N type oiled filters are fine, the problem arises when owners over-oil them. Only a small amount if necessary. Used them for decades, and have never had a MAF sensor issue.

TonyNDeb · 12-22-2016, 09:53 AM

I think I paid $75 for mine. GM part, with Z/28 on the end. I believe I got it off of Amazon.

ksupkt87 · 12-22-2016, 12:33 PM

Here you go, $82.06 with coupon and free shipping:

http://www.gmpartsdirect.co/oem-part...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D

hjdca · 12-22-2016, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksupkt87

Here you go, $82.06 with coupon and free shipping:

http://www.gmpartsdirect.co/oem-part...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D

Thanks ! Just ordered one, free shipping like you said.

ron123 · 12-22-2016, 07:10 PM

Amazon with free shipping $74.98 - it has Z28 stamped in the top.
Part Numbers OEM 23164564 AC Delco A3194C (9.6 x 8.3 x 8.3 inches)
ACDelco A3194C Professional Air Filter

The_Raging_Bull · 12-23-2016, 06:01 AM

if you use a oiled filter, like the K&N on my 3000GT..which has never wrecked the Mitz MAF in 25 years... use a solvent like methanol, MIBK, acetone etc, to enable you to put on a low concentrate of oil. Once the solvent dried voila...you've got a low concentration of oil on the filter..just like K&N dd.

Ideally use acetone, as the carbonyl group will h-bond with the water ..which is completely miscible with it. (methyl-isobutyl ketone >> MIBK) will work too, just takes longer to evaporate.

* Wash the filter with soap and water, Lucas makes a really good water based surfactant for this. I'll look in my garage and add the name later. Removes almost all of the oil/grease
* Rinse with copious water> until it runs clean, not hot water..again you can shrink any cotton filter content.
* Rinse with acetone > until the acetone is water white..it will remove all grease/oil+ solvent soluble stains.
* Finally saturate with a 3% oil concentration in your solvent weight/weight once applied, the filter will dry to a perfect oil application.

Allow the filter to air dry, as any applied heat will shrink the cotton in the filter housing by 5 to 8%... In my career I used to coat textiles, so believe me, any heat..and you'll be buying the amazon filter referenced above.

This is the procedure I've used on my 3000GT, every 3 years now for 25 years, using the quart of K&N oil that came with it. Be sure to allow the filter and solvent to completely dry before putting it back into service. It won't take long if you use acetone as it has a low flash point, and evaporates quickly.

frenchsquared · 12-23-2016, 03:12 PM

MAS cleaning spray is $9 a can. No big deal. If you over oil the filter and oil gets on the center sensor of the honey comb it will mess up the reading and trigger the check engine light. You just spray some cleaner on the MAS and its all better. I have first hand experience. And I am not the one who over oiled the air filter.

12-21-2016, 02:25 PM	#1
brahmabull Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newbury Park, Ca Posts: 40	Air Filter maintenance Whats up everyone, happy holidays to my fellow Z/28-ers. Question for you guys, how do you guys clean or do maintenance on your air filter? I remember putting a K&N air filter on mostly all my past vehicles. Do we just clean it the same way i.e shake out the dirt, wash with water, let dry and apply the oil, or do we buy a certain oil for it, or dont use any oil for it at all? What do you guys do, would like some opinions on this. __________________ 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic Z/28 2014 Merz Benz E350(sold) 2010 Ford Raptor(sold) 2009 Chev C6 ZO6(sold)-beast 2006 BMW E46 M3(sold) 2000 Honda S2000(sold)

12-21-2016, 03:49 PM	#2
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Looks like a dry filter to me. I'm sure it's replace time when it's time�� __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

12-22-2016, 08:38 AM	#7
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	One little piece of info/detail, the filter says Z/28 on the end. So, for anyone looking for a perfect replacement might want to get the OEM filter. __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41

12-22-2016, 09:37 AM	#8
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	K&N type oiled filters are fine, the problem arises when owners over-oil them. Only a small amount if necessary. Used them for decades, and have never had a MAF sensor issue. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

12-22-2016, 07:10 PM	#12
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Amazon with free shipping $74.98 - it has Z28 stamped in the top. Part Numbers OEM 23164564 AC Delco A3194C (9.6 x 8.3 x 8.3 inches) ACDelco A3194C Professional Air Filter __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

12-21-2016, 04:42 PM	#3
D2M Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 538	I believe a replacement is only $15 from GM. I usually shake the debris out of it the best I can or run a vacuum over it if I have it out.

12-21-2016, 06:10 PM	#4
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 805	No oil for these engines. You'll kill the MA sensors.

12-21-2016, 06:13 PM	#5
ZapperZ Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE 2022 GMC AT4 HD Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Valparaiso,Indiana Posts: 284	Retail on the filter is $141.60 but you can get one a lot cheaper than that. I do the same as D2M by cleaning with shop vac before an event.

12-21-2016, 07:00 PM	#6
cconn Drives: 2013 Silver 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: East Texas Posts: 56	I have heard someone else say not to use an oiled K&N filter cause it would damage the MAF sensor. My Camaro I just bought used has a K&N already on it. So I guess I should replace it with another brand? I will have to wait another week until I get home and see if it is oiled or not.

12-22-2016, 09:53 AM	#9
TonyNDeb Drives: Candy Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland, NY Posts: 324	I think I paid $75 for mine. GM part, with Z/28 on the end. I believe I got it off of Amazon.

12-22-2016, 12:33 PM	#10
ksupkt87 Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 170	Here you go, $82.06 with coupon and free shipping: http://www.gmpartsdirect.co/oem-part...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D

12-23-2016, 06:01 AM	#13
The_Raging_Bull Raging Bull Reborn Drives: '09 CGM Z063LZ '15 RH Z/28 #0631 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 765 View My Garage	if you use a oiled filter, like the K&N on my 3000GT..which has never wrecked the Mitz MAF in 25 years... use a solvent like methanol, MIBK, acetone etc, to enable you to put on a low concentrate of oil. Once the solvent dried voila...you've got a low concentration of oil on the filter..just like K&N dd. Ideally use acetone, as the carbonyl group will h-bond with the water ..which is completely miscible with it. (methyl-isobutyl ketone >> MIBK) will work too, just takes longer to evaporate. * Wash the filter with soap and water, Lucas makes a really good water based surfactant for this. I'll look in my garage and add the name later. Removes almost all of the oil/grease * Rinse with copious water> until it runs clean, not hot water..again you can shrink any cotton filter content. * Rinse with acetone > until the acetone is water white..it will remove all grease/oil+ solvent soluble stains. * Finally saturate with a 3% oil concentration in your solvent weight/weight once applied, the filter will dry to a perfect oil application. Allow the filter to air dry, as any applied heat will shrink the cotton in the filter housing by 5 to 8%... In my career I used to coat textiles, so believe me, any heat..and you'll be buying the amazon filter referenced above. This is the procedure I've used on my 3000GT, every 3 years now for 25 years, using the quart of K&N oil that came with it. Be sure to allow the filter and solvent to completely dry before putting it back into service. It won't take long if you use acetone as it has a low flash point, and evaporates quickly. __________________ Toy 1 '15 RH Z/28 w/AC & Radio S/N 0631 Toy 2 '09 CGM Z06 3LZ My DD: '17 Ford Mustang GT Her DD: '14 F150 Ecoboost 3.5 Last edited by The_Raging_Bull; 12-23-2016 at 08:39 AM.

12-23-2016, 03:12 PM	#14
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	MAS cleaning spray is $9 a can. No big deal. If you over oil the filter and oil gets on the center sensor of the honey comb it will mess up the reading and trigger the check engine light. You just spray some cleaner on the MAS and its all better. I have first hand experience. And I am not the one who over oiled the air filter.