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Old 10-12-2009, 11:55 AM   #49 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
Have you been flow testing your old filters? How can you be sure that they actually needed to be changed?
No, I don't have a flow testing setup in my garage. (Nor a dyno, alas.) Now how much would one of those cost? And how much time would I have to spend setting up a test?

As for how I know they need to be changed, I think the manufacturer's recommended interval is a good clue. Or I could just drive until they get black with dust & crud...

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Also - If you can only find your filters at the dealer, you're not looking hard enough.
Plus shipping, if you order on-line. They don't (or didn't) have them at the local parts store.
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