Cleaning panel filter

[munk]

I have a panel filter fitted and on recent inspection it's looking a bit grim.. Pretty sure it's a cosworth one.. How do I go about cleaning it or should it be replaced?? Been told you need to oil some of them!? Ta

[Banstead Stig]

Not entirely sure on the best method for cleaning, but those which need oiling are best avoided I believe.

I was told the oil can foul your MAF, which makes choosing a different panel filter the obvious choice to me.

Not aware the Cosworth filter needs oil though, so you're probably okay.

Sorry not to be more help. I'm pretty useless, but retain things well, so once I've been told it tends to stick!

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by munk

I have a panel filter fitted and on recent inspection it's looking a bit grim.. Pretty sure it's a cosworth one.. How do I go about cleaning it or should it be replaced?? Been told you need to oil some of them!? Ta

Get a new one,

I have a spare used one, its yours if you want it.

With mine I take it out of the air box and hoover (from the back) between the fins every now and then, its now three years old but you would not know it..

[munk]

thanks stig...didnt really know what to do with it......

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Get a new one,

I have a spare used one, its yours if you want it.

With mine I take it out of the air box and hoover (from the back) between the fins every now and then, its now three years old but you would not know it..

thought you could clean some...
your going to become my no1 filter supplier at this rate mate....
im goin to order a brand newen tommorow morning just to be done with it!! just was unsure as its the first time iv had one..

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by munk

thanks stig...didnt really know what to do with it......

thought you could clean some...
your going to become my no1 filter supplier at this rate mate....
im goin to order a brand newen tommorow morning just to be done with it!! just was unsure as its the first time iv had one..

You can clean them but I could not be asked.

I got a Green panel filter from Scoobyparts its nice hearing the car breath when you fit a new one...they do seem to make a difference.

[asperformance]

the likes of the cotton ones (K&N, Green, etc.) can be cleaned very easily and as long as the oil is used sparingly its NOT an issue...........

the main MAF problem comes from the foam type filters which tend to be more oiled........