Cold air filter replacement
 

i was doing oil change the other day and the filter looks really black. does that mean i should change/wash it?

how do i go about doing that. some input no where to buy or what size filter or type of filter would really help. i tried googling. it didnt go too well.

thanks in advance. i know how much you guys hate noob questions.

In before flaming

Remove filter, clean filter, if your not happy measure and replace filter...
I would personally replace it and buy a Pre-filter if you don't have one already.

The mazdaspeed cai filter is dryflow. You can clean with cleaning solution they sell or pick up a new AEM one from autozone - AEM filter is same as mazdaspeed one.

racist.

does it matter which one specially or are they all basically the same shit. does any air filter cleaning solution work. or better deal to just buy another one.

also what is prefilter?

Basicly a cloth bag ish type thing that goes over your filter.


Edit: this is what I am talking about http://www.aemintakes.com/images/l/AEM-1-4004.jpg

I replaced my filter with a AEM Brute Force filter for my MSCAI

What about size?

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Depends on the woman. Some say size doesn't matter, others say size is everything. Its up to the girl you're talking to, really.

so aem and k&n is same now?

and how often am i suppose to clean it.

My bad, you know what I mean. Clean it when it's dirty

The Brute Force filter is gray so dirt blends in. I hold it up to the sunlight to guage when to clean it or you could go with the regular AEM in the same size. The filter element is red so it's easier to see the grime

i was only curious cuz the filter was grey. went to auto zone. they dont got it. so i guess ill order online. 2.75" x 5" is correct right?

2.75 inlet and the rest of the dimensions is up to you. 5" is the one I purchased and it fits with the splash shield just fine

what about if i dont use the splash sheild. im just afraid if it doesnt fit if i get it too big. but i think a 5er is fine.since there isnt much difference in performance im sure lol