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      08-23-2015, 08:39 PM   #1
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Stock air filter or no?

Is this stock or no? Looks like a KN...
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Look on the face near the centering pin to see if there is a "MS" logo (Macht Schnell).
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Definitely not stock.
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Look on the face near the centering pin to see if there is a "MS" logo (Macht Schnell).
Thanks! I'll check tomorrow after work. If it's a MS, can it be cleaned?
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Most filter oil I've used is red so will look like k&n if used on any oiled filter. Would guess that one can be cleaned and reoiled.
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Thanks! I'll check tomorrow after work. If it's a MS, can it be cleaned?
Absolutely, no reason to change the filter - just clean and reoil when needed.
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Thanks! I'll check tomorrow after work. If it's a MS, can it be cleaned?
Absolutely, no reason to change the filter - just clean and reoil when needed.
Thanks. What should I use to re-oil?
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Here is what the side looks like
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Macht snell. You can buy their filter oil. I just buy k&n oil as auto zone has it.
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