[shaneguags]

Hey guys I was just curious on how often I should look to clean my intake filter ? My intake filter is exposed with an open box housing, so I was wondering how often it should be cleaned. Also, do people usually just clean them or do they just replace the whole thing ? As well, has anyone noticed noticeable benefits from cleaning it ? I'm assuming the induction would be slightly better, maybe less lag, lower IATs, and better performance ?

[DrKevM5]

I just replace the filter

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by DrKevM5

I just replace the filter

how often do you recommend doing it and when can you tell it needs to be replaced ? mine a little dirty but not black

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

how often do you recommend doing it and when can you tell it needs to be replaced ? mine a little dirty but not black

Is it a dryfilter or an oiled one? 10K miles is usually the interval given.

[DrKevM5]

It comes oiled. I change it every 5000 mi. but I track a lot.

[Drop the hammer]

My eventuri has a dry filter. I washed it with low pressure water and let dry. It is pretty fragile material so don’t hit it hard with pressure. Ill probably order a new one this spring, I dont drive it much in winter anyways.

[Drop the hammer]

And I see you have the eventuri version 1 for N55 M2. You can get the updated V.2, which has a heat shield to pull more fresh air in rather than under hood heat. That’s the route I went. Had the V.1 then I updated to V.2.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by DrKevM5

It comes oiled. I change it every 5000 mi. but I track a lot.

every 5k ? damn that seems a little early, no ? how often for a daily driven car ? however, I do have my fun here and there given my big turbo setup. I'm guessing more frequently with a stage 3 turbo setup

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by Drop the hammer

And I see you have the eventuri version 1 for N55 M2. You can get the updated V.2, which has a heat shield to pull more fresh air in rather than under hood heat. That’s the route I went. Had the V.1 then I updated to V.2.

I tried to order a blue kevlar carbon one to match but they stopped selling it. the only reason it is exposed is because I don't want mismatched carbon colors combined lmao

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Is it a dryfilter or an oiled one? 10K miles is usually the interval given.

yea I figured every 10-15k milage, sounds good

[Zeese]

My Eventuri was inherited. It came with a dry filter. There is (was) conflicting information on cleaning. Kits, I think, were including oil. No longer.

Out of an abundance of caution, I purchased both a dry filter cleaner and a second filter. This allows me to remove one filter and install the other (clean) one. Clean, rinse and repeat.

Cleaning? Using this: K&N Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner and Degreaser. Rinsing with water.

V2 filters. Added the new scoop too. Whistling noises are free.

Changing about every 5,000 miles.

Did I get this right? I do not know. Best guess :-0

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by Zeese

My Eventuri was inherited. It came with a dry filter. There is (was) conflicting information on cleaning. Kits, I think, were including oil. No longer.

Out of an abundance of caution, I purchased both a dry filter cleaner and a second filter. This allows me to remove one filter and install the other (clean) one. Clean, rinse and repeat.

Cleaning? Using this: K&N Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner and Degreaser. Rinsing with water.

V2 filters. Added the new scoop too. Whistling noises are free.

Changing about every 5,000 miles.

Did I get this right? I do not know. Best guess :-0

interesting, gonna see what my tuner and shop say to this

[Zeese]

This may be interesting:

Eventuri Filter Cleaning Kit

Note: Eventuri does NOT recommend oiling their filters and the oil in the photos is no longer supplied with their kit.

And:
This is the instructions from Eventuri i just received:[sic]

Perhaps I should be cleaning the filter more often. I'll go 3,000 miles now.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by Zeese

This may be interesting:

Eventuri Filter Cleaning Kit

Note: Eventuri does NOT recommend oiling their filters and the oil in the photos is no longer supplied with their kit.

And:
This is the instructions from Eventuri i just received:[sic]

Perhaps I should be cleaning the filter more often. I'll go 3,000 miles now.

good find !

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by SarenDavid

It's great that you're curious about taking care of your intake filter. In terms of how often you should clean it, it really depends on your driving habits and the environment you're driving in.

I do frequent pulls here and there but mainly spirited driving. I also live in Florida so it’s mainly hot all the time. I still have got time to clean it but probably will soon !