Air filter advice needed

rennyboy · #1 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 04:23 PM

I want to change my air filter. I went to Rock Auto and they have 6 different kinds. I have a 2001 SLS, can you guys tell me what you use and like the best. Thanks

Shaggy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 04:45 PM

Use the OEM paper filter.

**Ranger** · #3 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 06:31 PM

Pleated paper filter. Just like it came from the factory.

rennyboy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the replies, where can I order it, or do I just go to Autozone? Is it easy to replace? Thanks again

StuJac · #5 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 06:40 PM

What about those 'activated charcoal' filters? Ever try those?

**Ranger** · #6 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 09:07 PM

You should be able to pick one up and any store that sells auto parts. Yes, it's easy to change.

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What about those 'activated charcoal' filters? Ever try those?

Activated charcoal? I think he is talking about an engine air filter, not a cabin filter.

submariner409 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 11:08 PM

renny........ANY parts house will have a filter for your car. $6.50 at the most. Fram, ACDelco, PartsMaster, WIX, any of the store brands. K&N is cleverly marketed overpriced .........stuff.

Take a hard look at the intake tract and figure out what to pull in order to get to the filter panel. Be careful of the two spring clips that hold the panel mount to the air box: unless you hang onto the clip when you unsnap it, it hops off and down to who-knows-where. You may have a horseshoe-shaped "resonator" on top of the flex hose to the TB. Unscrew the Torx fastener on top, front, and pull it up and out. Now loosen the three 5/16" nut hose clamps and first remove the flex hose (careful, twist and turn, watch the plastic lines near the TB, pull the TB end first) then unplug the press-snap connector for the MAF and carefully remove it. Don't bend anything in the MAF bore. Remove the filter panel and vacuum out the air box. Using a tad of silicone grease wiped around the hose end bores, put it all back together. 30 minutes the first time, 10 minutes after......the resonator will be a bitch. Search the threads and search function for "butt plug" and do away with the resonator all together. Makes the transmission dipstick easy to access and gives the intake a bit of power moan.

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**Ranger** · #8 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 11:16 PM

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Using a tad of silicone grease wiped around the hose end bores

Sub, I recall our old Guru saying that silicone is instant death to O2 sensors. I'd be very leary to use it anywhere near the intake.

submariner409 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-04-08, 11:22 PM

Yeah, you're probably correct. It's better not to recommend the procedure to someone who may not be familiar with emissions control precautions.

StuJac · #10 (**permalink**) 03-05-08, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger

You should be able to pick one up and any store that sells auto parts. Yes, it's easy to change.

Activated charcoal? I think he is talking about an engine air filter, not a cabin filter.

Ranger-they make the activated charcoal filter for both the cabin and the main air cleaner.

iametarq · #11 (**permalink**) 03-05-08, 11:37 AM

Would a charcoal filter for the cabin/engine air filter help me to NOT smell the dead skunks on the road??

submariner409 · #12 (**permalink**) 03-05-08, 11:42 AM

I really don't think the engine cares about whether or not it smells a skunk. You might be able to cut down on the cabin smell by going to a charcoal filter, but not by much. When you see the roadkill ahead, punch the recirc button on the HVAC panel......