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Old 05-23-2010, 08:09 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Funnily enough yesterday I took mine out, knocked a load of dust out of it and then stuck a hoover (vacuumn cleaner) nozzle over it and it looks almost new. I'm hoping that reduces the recent smoke under full throttle issue I've been having, otherwise its the turbo. Maybe.
I actually have a copy of an SAE paper somewhere detailing and testing various air filters cleaning procedures. Tapping on a flat surface and vacuuming works, but tapping on a flat surface then blowing air from the inside out works even better.


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I sucked (well the cleaner did) from the outside so I hope that is the same thing. My one spot of 'fun' on my journey to work tomorrow will prove if this has worked.
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Nice video link!
Yeah, good link. Another link about air filter:
fueleconomy.gov/feg/pdfs/Air_Filter_Effects_02_26_2009.pdf
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Hello guys,

I reviewed the links and I think I must agree with you guys.


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