HKS pod filters

[shif_tea]

I know this is a dumb question but i have to ask. I have a HSK mushroom pod filter on my 95 gtst. Its pretty dirty, so i went to buy a cleaning kit for it (the guy said that the K&N cleaning kits work on em) i cleaned it once and now its dirty again.

In that time i've heard that these filters are actually replacement type (i hope not as they are 65 bux each) but i just wanted to know if i can clean it or if i actually need to replace it. I don't want my engine sucking in any crap.

Cheers

[Silver-Arrowz]

Yeah they're replacement types alright. But even still they do suck in a lot of dirt with a new filter. If you really want to keep it, then I suggest clean it regularly. Not what HKS recommend but oh well....

If you want less hassels and worries, get something else.

[shif_tea]

dammit i was worried that might be the case.

Thanks man

[jaik]

Perhaps this might help: http://www.sido-takushi.com/mods/hks_filte...filter_test.jpg

JK

[Penfold]

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/showthre...+filter+adapter

[tridentt150v]

Please see my replies in:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=52075

Foam filters are made to be cleaned..................

[shif_tea]

hey are the hks pods oiled?? i've read all them threads attached and there seems to be a bit of contradictory advice in there. I oiled it when i bought that cleaning kit (not overly) but i'm wondering if thats a bad thing to have done now.

Thanks for all the help too guys

[shif_tea]

forget that last comment.....sorry just stumbled across the answer in another thread. They are oiled

[tridentt150v]

I don't agree with the thread on the UK site, oiled foam air filters are a superior filter. And the person [sorry can't remember his acronym] was unaware that HKS foam filters are oiled indicates to me that he is making conclusions while not in possession of all the facts, a dangerous practise. Foam air filters -- oiled -- are usually multilayered and so trap dirt very well without inhibiting induction. They do require regular cleaning, and are engineered to be so treated.

The other thread with the filter test, I would be somewhat suspiscious of, many tests are conducted and distributed by competitors that malign other products. I can't verify if this is the case, however the fact that many racing fraternities use and help develop various filters [as well as other auto accessories] reinforces dependability, performance, and function.

[Gizmo73]

ive got a hks pod, and ive had the car for about 22k now (over about 5 months...)

Daily driver on the F3, so the car (and intake) sure get a workout..

I replace the filter element every 10k (Autobarn, $65 - usually order in) and yes they are pre-oiled.

I have also regularly checked the intake pipe and AFM, and i cant say that there is an exsessive amount of dirt, crap, etc getting through..

Like anything, regular maintanence is a good preventative measure if you are worried.

All pods are going to allow more airflow (and hence more particles) than the stocker paper filter (more flow = less restriction) - so if you are super worried go back to stock..

[shif_tea]

yeah you're right, i'm just the uber whinger!!

i'll just start replacing em every 10k or so. Can't go past the soudn they make. Mine sounds louder than a bloody blow of valve!!!