nvexplorer Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Need to get my car smogged soon, so I changed the air filter. My Loyale was getting around 26 mpg, which is about normal, but it should be changed anyway. Took the old one out and so much dust came off of it. It would fall off with barely a breeze or a tap. Think it was time to change it? Maybe I'll get closer to 30 mpg now. I love my subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I see that alot... I wrench on vehicles for family, friends and co-workers of the Wife and mine. Just did a Topaz, needed new T-stat and one must pull the filter box to do so. Man,,,, was that filter nasty. Plus, there was enough acorn nuts under it to fill a 2 pound butter bowl. Owner is much happier now, she has "heat", and her car is running better. Gee, I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ... I love my subaru. Me Too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebisko Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Who doesn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 You should see my air filter after driving back from the mountains. There's usually even little tiny rocks in the air filter. I just take mine out and vacuum it out. I still replace it after 10,000 miles though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ... I still replace it after 10,000 miles though. 10,000 Miles! I will Vacuum the Rectangular Li`l Filter of my Weberized Subie... in the Info. Booklet says that Weber Filters` can be Washed too! ... is That True? if so: With what?, Gasoline or Just Plain Water? there doesn`t says anythin` About... Here you can see the Filter (It`s an Animated Image of my EA82 White Wagon) (Excuse me for use your Thread, Thanx ) Thanx! JesZeK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 10,000 Miles! I think the onwer's manual says something about every 15,000 miles? I forget what the interval is, but I figure if it gets regularly that dusty, I'll replace it. I will Vacuum the Rectangular Li`l Filter of my Weberized Subie... in the Info. Booklet says that Weber Filters` can be Washed too! ... is That True? if so: With what?, Gasoline or Just Plain Water? there doesn`t says anythin` About... Aren't those oil filters? I would think it would say in the Weber booklet, though most cleanable filters you clean with water, let to dry, then oil the filters with some special air filter oil. Though, I would check the weber manual first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ... I would check the weber manual first. Thank you; I`ve Checked the Manual Twice... It Doesn`t says Anythin` About how to Clean the Element, it only says "...with Washable / Cleanable Element"... so I was wondering how is the Best Procedure to clean it up. Since it seems to be a some sort of Fiber (Non Metallic) between its small grille, I think that element can`t be Inmersed in Liquids... I`m not Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy D Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Me Too! second:banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvexplorer Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 Got the smog done today and passed with flying colors. ~176000 miles and still doesn't come close to the limits for HC's or CO%. Not bad for a $500 car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Aren't those oil filters? I would think it would say in the Weber booklet, though most cleanable filters you clean with water, let to dry, then oil the filters with some special air filter oil. Though, I would check the weber manual first. It's just a cotton gauze filter like a K&N. I use the K&N cleaning kit. You spray the element with a detergent solution, let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse under a tap. DO NOT use pressurized water, and DO NOT blow it dry with compressed air. Once dry you oil it with aerosol filter oil. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank B Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I usually change the air filter every other oil change. The Weber filters are reusable filters. You need to buy a K&N filtercharger kit, or recharger kit? I can't remember. It has a mild soap to clean it and a light oil to spray on after it dries. Let it air dry in the shade! The filter media is cotton gauze, it will shrink if you force dry it or set it in the sun to dry. It will shrink over time just being in the air cleaner too. I never liked the K&N filters, I have had them on 3 cars. Two were stock replacements, one was a square weber unit and all three vehicles started smoking(lightly) after two or three oil changes, 10-12K miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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