K&N typhoon maintainaince - Toyota Yaris Forums

JapRulezz · 12-06-2009, 08:57 AM

does this k&N intake need cleaning ?
i ve done about 9000 KM with it , but it looks dirty
i live at the outskirts of cairo near the desert
some people say after 5 000 KM other say 10000 KM
but the customer support said 40, 000 Km but i dont agree

MUSKOKA800 · 12-06-2009, 01:41 PM

Look quite dusty.
If so then you may want to shorten the maintenance interval. Only you know exactly and it can't hurt to clean too often.

I had a similar K&N set-up on my previous car, a turbo Talon.
No problem cleaning the element except that the car was out of service during the process (remove, clean, air dry, re-oil, install) which as an overnight ordeal.

This time around I opted to use a K&N drop-in. I can put the still new OEM filter in the car while I service the element. No rushing and no downtime. A better commuter car alternative IMO.

12-06-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
JapRulezz Drives: yaris sedan 2NZ-FE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Egypt Posts: 75	K&N typhoon maintainaince does this k&N intake need cleaning ? i ve done about 9000 KM with it , but it looks dirty i live at the outskirts of cairo near the desert some people say after 5 000 KM other say 10000 KM but the customer support said 40, 000 Km but i dont agree

12-06-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Look quite dusty. If so then you may want to shorten the maintenance interval. Only you know exactly and it can't hurt to clean too often. I had a similar K&N set-up on my previous car, a turbo Talon. No problem cleaning the element except that the car was out of service during the process (remove, clean, air dry, re-oil, install) which as an overnight ordeal. This time around I opted to use a K&N drop-in. I can put the still new OEM filter in the car while I service the element. No rushing and no downtime. A better commuter car alternative IMO. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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