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edevlin · 07-19-2006, 10:52 AM

Yikes, I took the air filter out of my aftermarket cold air intake, and found it is a BMC filter that is to be cleaned and recharged (not an N&K). I have about 2K on the filter and it was quite dirty when I cleaned it. Also, I can now see how an overapplication of oil can muck up the system.

I am interested to see if my check engine light is due to a dirty sensor. I would be very interested in how to clean the sensor to see if that is my problem.

Also, a fellow poster asked what the error code was. Is there an relatively inexpensive diagonostic tool that would allow me to plug into the port on the car and check the error codes? I could have it done at the Porsche shop, but would like to be able to check these things for myself as they come up.

Ed

07-19-2006, 10:52 AM	#9
edevlin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 916	Dirty BMC Conical Air Filter Yikes, I took the air filter out of my aftermarket cold air intake, and found it is a BMC filter that is to be cleaned and recharged (not an N&K). I have about 2K on the filter and it was quite dirty when I cleaned it. Also, I can now see how an overapplication of oil can muck up the system. I am interested to see if my check engine light is due to a dirty sensor. I would be very interested in how to clean the sensor to see if that is my problem. Also, a fellow poster asked what the error code was. Is there an relatively inexpensive diagonostic tool that would allow me to plug into the port on the car and check the error codes? I could have it done at the Porsche shop, but would like to be able to check these things for myself as they come up. Ed