Air filter question...
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Air filter question...
I have been using a K&N air filter for ~1 year now & think it adds a bit of horsepower- perhaps my imagination, but that's ok. I noticed a new subtle sound this week coming from the air filter "area." The Toyota folks say K&N is fine, but they see a good bit of situations (especially Celicas) where the oil builds up & can clog some kind of butterfly that to replace could cost ~$200 (dealer price of course).
Well, I thought I'd put a dry filter in for a month or so just to see if it changes at all - I hate to take the K&N out but just temporary perhaps. I could have easily put too much oil on the first time or two that I cleaned it, until I learned how to apply it better - I know it's not rocket science.
Anyway, what are your thoughts on what is the best filter, & is this an issue with the K&N with the 4Runners? Thanks!
Well, I thought I'd put a dry filter in for a month or so just to see if it changes at all - I hate to take the K&N out but just temporary perhaps. I could have easily put too much oil on the first time or two that I cleaned it, until I learned how to apply it better - I know it's not rocket science.
Anyway, what are your thoughts on what is the best filter, & is this an issue with the K&N with the 4Runners? Thanks!
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a lot of the guys on the board here don't like the K&N's and i think that is the reason why. most, if not all of the 3rd gen guys have amsoil rechargeable filters. nobody really makes performance filters for the 3.0 besides K&N. have you tried a search on here about the sound?
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I've heard a fast clicking sound coming from my airbox before. I was able to trace it down to the reed vavle. It doesn't seem to be a problem so I haven't messed with it. Is this what you are talking about?
Otherwise I would just clean the TB and see what that does. I have no idea what other butterfly they would be talking about.
Otherwise I would just clean the TB and see what that does. I have no idea what other butterfly they would be talking about.
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
Otherwise I would just clean the TB and see what that does. I have no idea what other butterfly they would be talking about.
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I used to run a K&N filter but stopped after finding out how much dirt it let in. Also tried an Amsoil filter on a GF's Runner and wasn't really impressed w/ the quality of the filter. I only use stock Toy filters now and will run nothing else. The minute amount of HP a K&N might provide isn't worth the damage it might cause my engine IMHO.
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I just pulled my throttle body today and gave it a good scrub down. I also pulled my K&N filter and cleaned it and oiled it. I haven't had any problems with build up. I guess that's because I maintain my vehicle and don't just jam the filter in there and never clean the throttle body. I think everybody should clean there throttle bodies, it's only six bolts, 2 at the maf sensor and 4 at the intake on my 3.4. it probably takes me about 30 mintutes to pull it, clean it, and reinstall it. by pulling it I mean completely out and clean it on the bench. I wish I had taken pics then I could have done a writeup for you. sorry.
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check out this site, you can try and clean it like this yourself if you don't feel comfortable pulling it to give it a proper bath.
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...throttle_body/
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...throttle_body/
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Originally Posted by keisur
check out this site, you can try and clean it like this yourself if you don't feel comfortable pulling it to give it a proper bath.
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...throttle_body/
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...throttle_body/
Do you get a much better clean that way?
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Originally Posted by Maddog
Thats basicly the way i do it,I didnt relise it wasnt that hard to take it off,Please do a write up on so we can have the option.
Do you get a much better clean that way?
Do you get a much better clean that way?
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