Not oiling air filter

SkyHighTacoma · 10-30-2009, 03:19 AM

What could happen if you dont oil an oiled filter? I dont even know why there suppose to be oiled its just a air filter why does it need oil? i ask cause i have the AFE stage 2 intake and i have not oiled it since i bought it, even though i havent had it buy for maybe 2-3 months. And its not dirty i blow it out with a compressor. But im buying a dry filter for it soon.

RCBS · 10-30-2009, 03:32 AM

the oil helps to catch & hold fine dirt particles.

Janster · 10-30-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RCBS

the oil helps to catch & hold fine dirt particles.

X2

The filter material isn't as 'fine' to catch the smaller dust particles - and why they need to be oiled.

xsvtoyz · 11-01-2009, 10:10 AM

it should come pre- oiled and blowing it out is a HUGE no no! oiling is a must! I use a spray pump from Wally World.

Brunes · 11-01-2009, 10:14 AM

Yeah...2-3 months isn't a big deal. It will need oil (or to be changed toa dry flow fliter) at some point tho.

And I second the not using a compressor...Brush it out and that's about it.

sachou · 11-01-2009, 10:27 AM

I know that in dirtbikes, the foam filter itself does not catch any dust particles, and without the oil, it is useless.

DO NOT oil the filter with anything besides whatever was specifically made for it.

My idiot retard friend decided to cut corners on his POS ricer civic and use No-Toil foam air filter oil on it and ruined his entire intake/exhaust system - MAF, idle air, O2 sensors, the works.

JKD · 11-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Send your oil in for an analysis, and see if it comes back with high iron (cylinder wall wear) and silica (dirt) levels.

SkyHighTacoma · 11-04-2009, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the replys, all though im not worried about it im buying a Pro Dry S filter tomorrow when i get payed so problem solved...

10-30-2009, 03:19 AM	#1
SkyHighTacoma Silver Phantom Name: Josh Joined: Aug 2009, #21054 Location: Angleton,Texas Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 114 07 Tacoma 4WD Base Model 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE Debadged,BHLM,Tails,Undercoated,Tint,AGT 6000k HID'S,Grille,Headunit/Amp/Sub,AFE Satge 2 Intake,Flowmaster 40,Baby Blue neons under dash,Painted engine cover,auxiliary reverse lights,Redline Tuning hood struts,Stock wheels painted black.	Not oiling air filter What could happen if you dont oil an oiled filter? I dont even know why there suppose to be oiled its just a air filter why does it need oil? i ask cause i have the AFE stage 2 intake and i have not oiled it since i bought it, even though i havent had it buy for maybe 2-3 months. And its not dirty i blow it out with a compressor. But im buying a dry filter for it soon.

10-30-2009, 03:32 AM	#2
RCBS WHOA! Joined: Apr 2008, #5845 Location: Ohio Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 798 06 TRD OR 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0	the oil helps to catch & hold fine dirt particles. __________________ Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. -- Thomas Paine

11-01-2009, 10:14 AM	#5
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,820 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	Yeah...2-3 months isn't a big deal. It will need oil (or to be changed toa dry flow fliter) at some point tho. And I second the not using a compressor...Brush it out and that's about it. __________________ Namaste Brunes

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