Air Filters...stick With Oem One ?

[dazz32]

my air filter on my is200 is well.... a bit dirty..( drop in filter )..would there be any benefit on getting a toms one ( from prolex ) or stick to the OEM one? would it make the car breath any better or just a waste of money? if i did get one would it be an idea to reset the ECU after?

in the future would maybe get an induction kit ..re map...new piggy back ecu..etc

just looking for an answer to the OEM filter at the mo.

cheers.

( i do have a HKS silent hi-power exhaust fitted )

[sparkystav]

A better filter will definitely help the car breathe more and sometimes better panel filters can be more effective than Induction kits.

Stav

[dazz32]

Hi stav..

really..? didnt know that.. :D

Do you happen to know if the TOM`S one on the prolex website ( appart from asking dave ) is covered in oil? i have heard that the oil can sometimes mess about with the MAF sensor?

Would it be an idea to reset the ECU after if i got one/

[IRLRs200]

Hi stav..

really..? didnt know that.. :D

Do you happen to know if the TOM`S one on the prolex website ( appart from asking dave ) is covered in oil? i have heard that the oil can sometimes mess about with the MAF sensor?

Would it be an idea to reset the ECU after if i got one/

Had an Apexi induction kit on mine and have since changed to Drop in Apexi panel filter and its a lot better. Not sure if its cover in oil cant see this affecting the sensor. i think unless its the induction kit is mapped properly you won't see the full benefit of it and might actually lose torque, well mine was!

[dazz32]

Where did you get your apexi filter from mate?

[DJ Wozza]

I've got a K&N Panel Filter on mine.

The K&N and similar type filters have a special oil on them which helps to extract more dirt from the air

making the filter work better (or so I understand it). They are washable when dirty over time then

you re-oil them and then they are ready for use all over again.

[dazz32]

I've got a K&N Panel Filter on mine.

The K&N and similar type filters have a special oil on them which helps to extract more dirt from the air

making the filter work better (or so I understand it). They are washable when dirty over time then

you re-oil them and then they are ready for use all over again.

Ok cheers for that Wozza....do you mean wash them as in stick it in the washing mashine? or do you have to be carfull with how and what you use to wash it with .then re-oil.

[DJ Wozza]

You get an instruction leaflet in the box.

Not sure if you use Ariel or Daz with the blue whitener

I've never had one on a car long enough before for it to need cleaning,

so never read the leaflet :winky:

[dazz32]

You get an instruction leaflet in the box.

Not sure if you use Ariel or Daz with the blue whitener

I've never had one on a car long enough before for it to need cleaning,

so never read the leaflet :winky:

i surpose what smell you want as well...let me see....

[Dave-Ellen]

TOM's is a foam one.

Best to change them every 10k miles (less if dusty)

[ibby]

yes

but which ones better!

[dazz32]

TOM's is a foam one.

Best to change them every 10k miles (less if dusty)

Ok cheers for that dave...

is it better than the OEM one..? standard ones cotton? will prob get TOM`S one..do you have them in stock?

[Lexus2D]

I've got a K&N Panel Filter on mine.

The K&N and similar type filters have a special oil on them which helps to extract more dirt from the air

making the filter work better (or so I understand it). They are washable when dirty over time then

you re-oil them and then they are ready for use all over again.

Hello Cheeky :P

Iv got same as Wozza

[aztecbandit1]

I had the K+N in mine from when i first had the car and it worked a treat, i've now got the pipercross induction kit on which makes a nice sound but still think the K+N was a better filter :D

[SHAHZ]

Got the K&N, much better than the stock B)

[kam05]

I just bought a K&N panel filter, should arrive in the next couple of days, £40 from eBay.

[dazz32]

I've got a K&N Panel Filter on mine.

The K&N and similar type filters have a special oil on them which helps to extract more dirt from the air

making the filter work better (or so I understand it). They are washable when dirty over time then

you re-oil them and then they are ready for use all over again.

Hello Cheeky :P

Iv got same as Wozza

Hiya 2D :P

cheeky me never..

[ibby]

Cough...

where is the filter box ?

[Chris.S]

I've got a K&N Panel Filter on mine.

The K&N and similar type filters have a special oil on them which helps to extract more dirt from the air

making the filter work better (or so I understand it). They are washable when dirty over time then

you re-oil them and then they are ready for use all over again.

Hello Cheeky :P

Iv got same as Wozza

Me too

[stuie]

Cough...

where is the filter box ?

Its the thing with the L on it

[rig-pig]

K&N on mine working good

[dazz32]

Was going to go for the TOMS one on the Prolex website...but out of stock at the mo just waiting to see when its back in stock. :)

[sparkystav]

Cough...

where is the filter box ?

Its the massive black thing on top of the engine.

The bit with the L on pulls out.

Stav

[leks200is]

hi there boys, i'm new here, and also im intresting change a air filter on my is200, and have a question, are K&N panel filter give any noice? and maybe some BHP? or its get working absolutly the same like with original is200 air filer?

many thanks.

[sparkystav]

The K&N will be a better filter not sure about noise but it may free up a horsey or two.

Stav