Air Filter Question

S2000dude · 06-12-2007, 07:12 AM

Here's a basic question - How often should the air filter be changed?

Do you go by looks to see if it's dirty or do you change according to miles on the car?

Thanks !

batguano · 06-12-2007, 07:57 AM

The best thing to do is get a K&N filter. It's washable and garranteed (sp)for longer than you will drive your S.

gomarlins3 · 06-12-2007, 06:08 PM

I go by miles to remind me to look at it. If it's not dirty, then I don't clean it out. I have a reuseable filter as well.

Scott · 06-13-2007, 06:45 PM

I guess I'll be the 3rd to chime in and advise a K&N filter. They only cost about $40, and should last your car's entire life as long as you clean it every once in awhile. I've only cleaned it once since I've had it, and it probably didn't even need to be cleaned.

MattG · 06-13-2007, 07:48 PM

Clean or replace when dirty is my advice. Everybody drives in different environments so I can't specify on magic number of miles to replace it at.

Different air filters are made from different materials and designs. You may be sacrificing filtration for better air flow. K&N is a well known brand. I would watch out for really cheap quality air filters, as I don't want them breaking apart and getting sucked into my engine.

S2000dude · 06-14-2007, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Advance Auto Parts is having a 25% off sale on all air filters. Sounds like a trip is instore !

Java Junky · 06-14-2007, 11:37 AM

I'm still runnin' the stock unit n' keepin' an eye on it, but have had some experience with K&Ns n' have always found 'em to be top'a the line. When installin' a K&N you jus' godda realize that it's not a "drop-it-in-n'-fuggeddabouditt" operation. It requires some monitorin' n' very occassional maintenance, not unlike the stock unit.
'Nice to have your input again Matt.
Be well.
Java

bjurasz · 06-14-2007, 11:41 AM

In particular a K&N filter MUST be oiled for it to actually filter the air. I also recommend them.

S2000dude · 06-14-2007, 12:40 PM

Oiling K&N filters? Do they require a spcial oil? Does it come with the filter?

batguano · 06-14-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2000dude

Oiling K&N filters? Do they require a spcial oil? Does it come with the filter?

There is a kit that has the detergent and the oil. You buy that seperately.

06-12-2007, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 238	Air Filter Question Here's a basic question - How often should the air filter be changed? Do you go by looks to see if it's dirty or do you change according to miles on the car? Thanks ! __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

06-12-2007, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
batguano Andiamo Veloce Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grittsburg NC Posts: 480	The best thing to do is get a K&N filter. It's washable and garranteed (sp)for longer than you will drive your S. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The true measure of a man is how many times he makes a stranger happy.

06-12-2007, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,440	I go by miles to remind me to look at it. If it's not dirty, then I don't clean it out. I have a reuseable filter as well. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

06-13-2007, 06:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 259	I guess I'll be the 3rd to chime in and advise a K&N filter. They only cost about $40, and should last your car's entire life as long as you clean it every once in awhile. I've only cleaned it once since I've had it, and it probably didn't even need to be cleaned. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

06-14-2007, 07:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 238	Thanks for the advice everyone! Advance Auto Parts is having a 25% off sale on all air filters. Sounds like a trip is instore ! __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

06-13-2007, 07:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 363	Clean or replace when dirty is my advice. Everybody drives in different environments so I can't specify on magic number of miles to replace it at. Different air filters are made from different materials and designs. You may be sacrificing filtration for better air flow. K&N is a well known brand. I would watch out for really cheap quality air filters, as I don't want them breaking apart and getting sucked into my engine.

06-14-2007, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,207	I'm still runnin' the stock unit n' keepin' an eye on it, but have had some experience with K&Ns n' have always found 'em to be top'a the line. When installin' a K&N you jus' godda realize that it's not a "drop-it-in-n'-fuggeddabouditt" operation. It requires some monitorin' n' very occassional maintenance, not unlike the stock unit. 'Nice to have your input again Matt. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-14-2007, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	In particular a K&N filter MUST be oiled for it to actually filter the air. I also recommend them.

06-14-2007, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 238	Oiling K&N filters? Do they require a spcial oil? Does it come with the filter? __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

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