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    K&N Advice

    Hey all:

    I'm about to replace my filters with some K&N's. I'm worried there is too much oil b/c they come pre-oiled. What do you think?

    Thanks
    1998 C43
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    I replaced my air filter on a 2 series Volvo several years ago and I didn't think the filter was "oily". I have since washed and re-oiled the filter. I do think I am getting a little more power and the engine does breath a little easier with the K&N. I wouldn't worry about the filter being pre-oiled.
    Jim
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    Yup!!! no worries on K&N filters. IMO they are the best filter I've ever used..
    E55 2000
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    i've had k&n in all my cars and never once had a problem with them.

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    K&N filters right out of the box come with a little more oil than I like to see, so I take them and spray Simple Green on them and wash them real well, let them dry out and then very lightly spray the K&N filter oil on the intake side only of the filter.

    I want to see a light mist of oil on the filter and thats all.

    Put a light coat of grease on the rubber sealing surface and install.

    Jeff
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    hey jeff can you check your mail please.

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    CKlasse
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    How about this instead?

    Stainless steel covered CONE air filter with Mercedes STAR on the front



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    Hey Denla, I thought they were pretty wet when I put mine in, but just did it, and had no problems. Besides its gonna dry out over the long haul so why not have a little extra sticky in there Later ,MOE
    98 c43(mine) lots of goodies
    97 c280sport(hers)17 monos only

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