mushroom filter, how to mainteance it? Options

[cyb593]

this is the filter i just bought for my celi, do you have to oil it like a regular cone filter? or just put it on and rinse the sponge all the time. also is there a place where i can a new sponge for it when it goes bad. any information on this product would be great. thanks.

[addictions]

were did u buy this filter i have been looking for this but can only find the K&N and its way to much!

[cyb593]

ebay man look up celica intake filter

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?f...&category0=

or click that and see if it works.

[GriffGirl]

Try "rinsing" the grease and grime off that sponge... hmmm.

[tonytutino]

Wash it with Orange hand cleaner

[goferris]

on RC cars you can clean the foam filters with gasoline. not sure if it would be safe with these or not.
doubt you can just replace the foam though.
i want to get an HKS mushroom personally but they are like 300 bucks for a real one.

[cyb593]

thanks for the useless information, i need real info on this. do you have to oil it like the regualr cones is all i want to know.

[Rayme]

These are throw away if I recall (good luck removing all the dirt that gets trapped inside..and the dust that also goes into the engine.

There are bad filters filtration wise

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/index.html

This post has been edited by Rayme: May 16, 2008 - 7:17 PM

[_mikeE]

I have this in my car, actually the same R1 brand too but i have the dual filter version, meh it looked cool haha.
Anyway, I just take it off and wash it through with a hose then dry it with a blowdryer.
And no, i don't think you need to oil it.

This post has been edited by _mikeE: May 17, 2008 - 1:22 AM

[cyb593]

k thanks for the information, i am just trying out this type of filter to see what exactly it will do. it is going to be above the engine bay under cover for my CAI so i am sure some dirt will get in it but probably not much if i clean it pretty well but i will let you guys know. thanks again

[DEATH]

These are throw away if I recall (good luck removing all the dirt that gets trapped inside..and the dust that also goes into the engine.

There are bad filters filtration wise

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/index.html

x2 - it's been well proven but still some people prefer the look so they still sell well. I had heard they have improved the filtration since that study tho.
Luckily for me the Apex'I one both matches the look I'm going for and provides the best balance of gains/maintenance and most importantly filtration.

This post has been edited by DEATH: May 17, 2008 - 7:54 AM