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How can I tell if the filter for a short ram is oiled?

Touch the filter, it will feel oiled or not.

I just checked and it feels a little oily (if that makes sense) but I'm still not sure. Nothing was said about oiling the filter in the instructions and it was wrapped up in a big plastic bag so I figured it was already oiled.........About to make a call, hopefully someone is there.....

What type of fiter/short ram is it.Not all filters come pre-oiled.

afe, just called and the woman said it was but didn't sound too sure, so I asked her to double check and she then told me I need to check with the manufacturer

K&N sell a filter recharge kit for like 10 bucks that comes with the oil and cleaner at most auto parts places.If your not sure if it has oil,buy some oil and wet her up.Most filters are oil type.

should I do a very quick un-install, and put the original system back in? this sucks, the instructions were terrible, thanks

Why do you want to un-install it?

a buddy of mine told me that the filter MUST be oiled or I could crap up my engine.

Does it have any traces of oil in it now.You said it felt oily.It it feels oily,then you have nothing to worry about.But go to auto parts place and get the kit.But remember not to over oil your filter,it will get your maf sensor all dirty.

Get a synthetic filter. You'll never go back to oiling again.

Stupid question alert: What's a synthetic filter?

called the manufacturer and they said it came pre-oiled. I finished my install by attaching the heatshield. I know it takes about 100 miles to achieve max h.p. increase but it is really cool right now! What shall I do next? Now I want more speed!

if u want speed get the TRD supercharger lol..then maybe do internals..port n polish..secret cams..titanium pushrods and pistons..then nos? who knows

Quote, originally posted by kevera »K&N sell a filter recharge kit for like 10 bucks that comes with the oil and cleaner at most auto parts places.If your not sure if it has oil,buy some oil and wet her up.Most filters are oil type.Not wise.There IS such a thing as over-oiling a filter. Too much oil can clog the filter, or worse, the oil can get sucked into the intake system and foul up your MAF sensor, and possibly more.

Quote, originally posted by kevera »But remember not to over oil your filter,it will get your maf sensor all dirty.Raging,you must of missed this post just below it.

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »Stupid question alert: What's a synthetic filter?AEM Dryflow would be one example. Never needs oil. There is some debate that they don't allow as much air... I've never seen any data to back it up though. I'm happy with mine, no chance of over-oiling contaminating my MAF.

The dry flow is next on my list.I'm not a big fan of the oil either.Plus here in Toronto,the oil worries me when I have to get the emission test done.

Downside to the Dryflow with a Cosmo CAI is foglight interference. I ended up cutting a little off the bottom of the intake tube so the filter fit properly. It's much larger than the "filter" Cosmo supplied. In the end I guess I traded tube length for filter size... works out about the same.

Thanks for the heads up