Boxster air filter

[Adam]

Oh come on guys, let's not start this again about paper vs cotton air filters. Neither of you are going to change each others minds. Lets just agree to disagree!

[texomawaves]

Well, I figured how to get access to the engine (and air filter), piece of cake!! Thanks again guys. The filter had a date of June 1998, holy crap!!!!!! So instead of ordering and waiting, I immediately ran to the Porsche dealership ($42.50 + tax). I'm getting 28mpg hwy, and 22 in the city (tiptronic). I'll inspect the ac filters tonight. I'm sure they are another archeological discovery.

I sure hate a dirty looking engine. Do you guys advise one way or the other spraying down the engine at a car wash? Of course putting water on a hot anything is bad... maybe I let it cool. Any issues with the ignition getting wet and not being able to start it?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by texomawaves

Well, I figured how to get access to the engine (and air filter), piece of cake!! Thanks again guys. The filter had a date of June 1998, holy crap!!!!!! So instead of ordering and waiting, I immediately ran to the Porsche dealership ($42.50 + tax). I'm getting 28mpg hwy, and 22 in the city (tiptronic). I'll inspect the ac filters tonight. I'm sure they are another archeological discovery.

I sure hate a dirty looking engine. Do you guys advise one way or the other spraying down the engine at a car wash? Of course putting water on a hot anything is bad... maybe I let it cool. Any issues with the ignition getting wet and not being able to start it?

Some people hose down the engine, but if I was going to clean the engine I would just take a damp rag with soapy water or maybe a mild detergent/cleaner like simple green and wipe it clean.

[Jaxonalden]

I use a pressure washer and try to avoid a direct blast to the alternator. All other electrical connections are sealed. The big thing is to not spray the inside of your car, hang a plastic sheet to prevent the dust and dirt from getting all over things.

I spray all my engines down and never have had a problem, I'm sure someone will say, "Never spray your engine". Trust me, you'll be fine. One thing though, after your done use a spot free rinse so it doesn't look like crap when it dries.

[texomawaves]

yea, I was already thinking about a cheap tarp from walmart to prevent the overspray into the cabin. Thanks jax.