# Question about the air filter on my car... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 30, 2008, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815 "2008-06-30T09:01:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/1 "2008-06-30T09:01:53Z")
Noticed that my Injen short ram intake filter on my car is pretty damn dirty, enough to where it’s hissing badly while trying to suck in air. So my question for everyone, do I buy the recharge kit? Or should I just run up to work and get a new K&N filter to put on? My guess is that this is the original filter on it, and is probably 3ish years old. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/2 "2008-06-30T09:04:18Z")
chris its a cone fliter, you can buy the recharge kit, and it really should make a sucking noise if you rev it up Is that what your hearing ? ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/3 "2008-06-30T09:05:41Z")
i was thinking about the recharge kit, but idk if its worth it cuz the filter is pretty old, it’s hissing very loud, at idle, enough to where you can hear it with the hood closed over most of the engine noise ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/4 "2008-06-30T09:07:04Z")
IDK then I’d have to listen to it, are you sure its just the filter, and if its soo old I’d say just replace it ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/5 "2008-06-30T09:07:56Z")
not all cone filters are rechargeable…the AEM that came with my NISMO isnt rechargable…its a paper cone filter,i dunno about the Injen ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/6 "2008-06-30T09:09:55Z")
Clean it with some soap and water, see what it looks like. If it looks good reoil it. If not toss it. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/7 "2008-06-30T09:10:31Z")
well i know the injen is a cloth cone, and yeah ian its pretty old, i think i might just get a K&N, i think after my discount its like 40 something so thats not too bad ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/8 "2008-06-30T09:11:32Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Clean it with some soap and water, see what it looks like. If it looks good reoil it. If not toss it. what kind of oil should i use? i heard that regular motor oil and transmission fluid are close, but can harden the rubber and cause the filter to distort ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/9 "2008-06-30T09:11:46Z")
I have the worst luck with K&N recharge kits…I always end up getting to much oil on the filter which in turn gets oil all over my MAF. ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/10 "2008-06-30T09:12:50Z")
if its cloth i dont believe u can recharge it…jsut get a cheapo $20 one from AZ ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/11 "2008-06-30T09:13:56Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > well i know the injen is a cloth cone, and yeah ian its pretty old, i think i might just get a K&N, i think after my discount its like 40 something so thats not too bad just replace it then, Im not sure though wheather or not that hissing has to do with the filter ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/12 "2008-06-30T09:16:35Z")
i just went out to start the car, and let it idle, i had my brother come out with me to listen to when we opened the hood he pointed to the filter too, if you put your head up to the filter you can hear its really struggling to get air into it. as opposed to a normal filter where it only hissing that loud when rpms are up ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/13 "2008-06-30T09:17:29Z")
Hmmm, ditch it then ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/14 "2008-06-30T09:18:15Z")
holy shit its an air filter.replace it. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/15 "2008-06-30T09:18:58Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > holy shit its an air filter.replace it. . ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/16 "2008-06-30T09:20:25Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > holy shit its an air filter.replace it. … ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/17 "2008-06-30T09:21:40Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > holy shit its an air filter.replace it. not to sound like a dick, but if i don’t HAVE to spend 40 dollars on a new one, I won’t, cuz I’m not made of money. Unless of course, you’d like to contribute $$ towards this… ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/18 "2008-06-30T09:25:25Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > what kind of oil should i use? i heard that regular motor oil and transmission fluid are close, but can harden the rubber and cause the filter to distort I just meant clean it and if it looks like something you want on your car buy the recharge kit. If it were me I’d try cleaning it for free with Dawn or some other oil-cutting dish soap, then give it an inspection, look for rips in the cotton or “oh shit that was just paper” and throw it away. If it looks good then spend $15 on the recharge kit. Or just replace it and chalk up the extra $25 or whatever to peace of mind. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/19 "2008-06-30T09:27:19Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > I just meant clean it and if it looks like something you want on your car buy the recharge kit. > > If it were me I’d try cleaning it for free with Dawn or some other oil-cutting dish soap, then give it an inspection, look for rips in the cotton or “oh shit that was just paper” and throw it away. If it looks good then spend $15 on the recharge kit. > > Or just replace it and chalk up the extra $25 or whatever to peace of mind. i think i might do this, i’m just trying to be money conscious here lol ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815/20 "2008-06-30T09:29:22Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > i think i might do this, i’m just trying to be money conscious here lol think about how bad its killing ur MPG, then decide where the money is being wasted lol [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-the-air-filter-on-my-car/50815.md?page=2)