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How to: change/clean stock air filter?

   
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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How to: change/clean stock air filter?
I've been noticing some significant gas mileage loss in my 03 wrx. Is there a way of cleaning/changing my intake filter?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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If it's the stock panel filter, it is not possible to clean it (other than removing leaves and other loose debris) so when it gets dirty it has to be replaced.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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a little vacuuming might not hurt. with all the dust/smoke blowing around the filters are getting dirty on a faster cycle than normal.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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what I did was use the air blower at work. Sprayed it down with break cleaner. then useing the air blower to dry it. Works great. My filter looks brand new
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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You can always go to Kragen to get an air filter. $10 or something.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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just buy a new one. time and labor for you self worth more than that filter.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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kragen man. it iwll be like 8 bucks. or get the k&n panel worthlessness so you can clean it
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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^ +1
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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i agree man, $8 to solve ur problem
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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it shouldn't be that dirty if u have the full intake.... the snorkel, the silencer and then the air box..
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