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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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is it bad to oil the filter after you clean it or something? one of my buddies told me i shouldnt do it.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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what do you mean, is it the type of filter you oil...or is it a dry filter...
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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its like a knockoff of K&N so i guess it would be the type of filter you oil
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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oiled filters are not the best option for diesels , the turbo sucks all the oil off it and not only does it get oil all over the turbine but an oiled type filter dont filter very good with no oil on it . if you must use it do not over oil it
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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i wouldnt oil the filter unless it states to.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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it didnt say to oil it so when i go to clean it should i just clean it and let it dry and not oil it or what?
 
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