AEM Filter + K&N Cleaner = WTH - Toyota Yaris Forums

Marie · 05-25-2011, 05:49 PM

Hello Yaris World,

I am regretfully embarassed to say that I do not know what the hell I am doing anymore.

Long story short, I ordered a K&N Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner for my AEM Filter. I followed the video instructions. I did not notice any dirt come off of the filter. How many miles can you go without changing the air filter? I was told 20,000.

Anyway, it is now approximately 30 hours later and my filter is still not dry. AEM is sending me a new filter apparently, but has not confirmed it with me yet.

I am getting impatient and I started using my hair dryer on it. Now I am worried that I am damaging it and dust will get in my engine if I use it.

And if I finally dry my air filter, and it is okay to use it, how long will I be able to use it until I need to replace it?

I am definitely planning on replacing it in two weeks or so, but I want to hear from someone that this is probably okay at least for however long...

Thank you for any information you can give me.

.Kevin. · 05-25-2011, 06:39 PM

To be safe, I'd just get a new one. All the things being done to your current filter will affect the quality even if it does dry.

Marie · 05-25-2011, 07:00 PM

Thank you Kevin,

I am getting a new filter shipped in 5 business days, so I'll replace it then.

The filter is dry, so I put it back on for now. Think it will be okay for a week? I have court tomorrow morning for a speeding ticket.

Thanks again for helping me out :)

thebarber · 05-25-2011, 11:52 PM

assuming you had a regular oiled filter from aem, the k&n kit should be fine to clean it

the point of oiling the filter is that the moist oil will collect dirt particles....it won't look dry

Mister Z · 05-26-2011, 12:23 AM

I don't know if this has to do with anything but as far as I know the AEM is a dry filter. Not oiled like the K&N or injen.

thebarber · 05-26-2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Z

I don't know if this has to do with anything but as far as I know the AEM is a dry filter. Not oiled like the K&N or injen.

i have an aem oiled filter sitting in my garage....pretty sure you can still get both

05-25-2011, 05:49 PM	#1
Marie Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 5-door Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 29715 Posts: 9	AEM Filter + K&N Cleaner = WTH Hello Yaris World, I am regretfully embarassed to say that I do not know what the hell I am doing anymore. Long story short, I ordered a K&N Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner for my AEM Filter. I followed the video instructions. I did not notice any dirt come off of the filter. How many miles can you go without changing the air filter? I was told 20,000. Anyway, it is now approximately 30 hours later and my filter is still not dry. AEM is sending me a new filter apparently, but has not confirmed it with me yet. I am getting impatient and I started using my hair dryer on it. Now I am worried that I am damaging it and dust will get in my engine if I use it. And if I finally dry my air filter, and it is okay to use it, how long will I be able to use it until I need to replace it? I am definitely planning on replacing it in two weeks or so, but I want to hear from someone that this is probably okay at least for however long... Thank you for any information you can give me.

05-25-2011, 06:39 PM	#2
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	To be safe, I'd just get a new one. All the things being done to your current filter will affect the quality even if it does dry. __________________

05-25-2011, 11:52 PM	#4
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	assuming you had a regular oiled filter from aem, the k&n kit should be fine to clean it the point of oiling the filter is that the moist oil will collect dirt particles....it won't look dry __________________

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05-25-2011, 07:00 PM	#3
Marie Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 5-door Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 29715 Posts: 9	Thank you Kevin, I am getting a new filter shipped in 5 business days, so I'll replace it then. The filter is dry, so I put it back on for now. Think it will be okay for a week? I have court tomorrow morning for a speeding ticket. Thanks again for helping me out :)

05-26-2011, 12:23 AM	#5
Mister Z Drives: 08 Yaris HB Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 282	I don't know if this has to do with anything but as far as I know the AEM is a dry filter. Not oiled like the K&N or injen.