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Engine air filter question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Flatliner, Sep 23, 2019.

  1. Sep 23, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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    Ok, I admit that I'm not the most observant guy in the world but I removed my K&N engine air filter tonight to clean it and it appears there is a non pleated filter in the housing closer to the engine. It also looks pretty dirty but doesnt easily pop out. Are there two filters here?

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  2. Sep 23, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    Yea, you can remove it if wanted. It is riveted in I believe.
     
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    Is that what's called the pre-filter? Should it/can it be changed?
     
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    When running a oiled filter like K&N I would leave it.
     
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    100% leave it, it helps reduce air turbulence. It's not a restriction. Feel free to blow it out with compressed air.
     
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    Leave it.

    I also changed my filter today after a few years

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    Yeah. I see no need to be in much of a hurry either. Could just blow it out with some air. Put it back in.
     
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