Deck Plate mod vs. AFE prodry filter for 3.4

That would be because the name of the company is aFe Power...

I don't know. I just went out and pulled mine out. Doesn't say any model number on it anywhere. There's a little A-03, but who knows what that refers to.

Maybe the instructions are generic. I honestly don't remember, I tossed mine after reading them. Maybe shoot aFe an E-Mail and ask if they have a way to identify it.

 

I have one, didn't keep the box, but assumed it said 'pro-dry' on the outside somewhere. Here's a photo of mine, before install:


The instructions specify occasional cleaning, but not using oil.

 

see my filter is blue. Im gonna call AFE. I think the box may be the same for either one.

 

My filter is black.

 

well, that sux for me

granted i only paid $45, but i was under the impression that it was the dry version



If the filter is blue (Pro5R) or gold (ProGuard7), then it is oiled. If the filter media is grayish white (Pro Dry S), then it not oiled. With conical filters, look at the top. If it has the "aFe" or "Pro Guard 7" logo printed on the end, then it is an oiled type filter. If the filter has Pro Dry – S printed, it is an oil-free filter. Their may also be a part number on the filter. look for a small circle plug on the urethane part of the filter. There will be a part number located on it. Any numbers with 10-, 30-, 24- are Pro 5R, 11-, 31, 21- are Pro Dry S and any filter number beginning in 7 will be a Pro Guard 7 air filter. If you have further questions, please call us directly at 951-493-7155 and we can help you figure out the filter.

 

No, it's not. My filter is grayish-white. The rubber part is black.

Well, the ad you linked to said it was, so you paid for something you didn't get.

Were it me, I'd contact the seller for a refund. $45 is only $15 short of

$95 aFe POWER Magnum FLOW OE Replacement Air Filter w/Pro DRY S Media for Toyota Tacoma 95-04 V6-3.4L #31-10013

the filter you actually want.

 

I did message him. Lets see what he responds with. At this point I would like a refund. I made a for sale ad so if it sells, then its all good too. I guess i cn say its kinda my faultfor not knowing what I was buying????

 

No, you knew what you were buying based on the seller's ad. You received something other than what was advertised. That's clearly not your fault.

 

True! I like that! lol. I'll keep ya posted on how this plays out. Hopefully he is cool enough to refund me

 

Either way, you're now an expert on AFE filters

 

Just holla at me with all your AFE needs LOL

 

How are you all washing your pro dry

 

I haven't had mine long enough to need cleaning...but in the kitchen sink with soap and then air dry is my plan.

 

Same here, haven't had it long enough. Still looks brand new. I still have the instructions that came with it, and there are 3 options for cleaning:

Repeated many times : "NEVER OIL YOUR PRO DRY S FILTER"

1 - 85% clean - Tap it several time until visible debris is gone

2 - 96% clean - use a vacuum

3 - 100% clean - wash with water
- run water 'from inside out', let dry for a few hours.
[ I wouldn't wash it with a garden hose, though, since it might be too forceful and damage the filtering material. Kitchen sink would be better, me thinks. ]

For step 3, if there is "grease or road grime", then it says you can soak it in warm water, with a little mild liquid detergent. Then rinse clean.

 

I haven't done the deck plate mod yet to the new Taco, but when I bought the Pro Dry filter from Amazon, in the "people who bought this also bought" section was a 4" deck-plate. I wonder how many people (non toyota owners) wonder about combination