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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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To oil or not to oil..

Hey guys, i was reading through the installation instructions for my injen cai for my 2009 se 2.0 and couldnt see anywhere stating whether it was an oiled filter or not. anyone know offhand? and if its not does anyone have any recommended cleaning procedures they do anyways? thanks much
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Etrain49
Hey guys, i was reading through the installation instructions for my injen cai for my 2009 se 2.0 and couldnt see anywhere stating whether it was an oiled filter or not. anyone know offhand? and if its not does anyone have any recommended cleaning procedures they do anyways? thanks much
Don't oil it..
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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I kimdbof.figured since there was nothing saying to, you never know if something wasnt in the box, thanks much
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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You sure? I would have guessed to oil it, but I've never bought Injen....
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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My INJEN (on the 350Z) is a dry filter.
You only soap/water wash/air dry when dirty.

Unless it says to oil - Don't.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Thanks again, i had a friend look at it to confirm too. thanks for the cleaning tips tho, i was just going to blow it out with compressed air.
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Compressed air can damage the air filter, be careful
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Yea ill hold it away from the filter a couple inches for sure
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