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Change your Air Filter! Look at this!
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Holy crap. I just bought this car last month so I don't know how old this air filter is, but..... damn.... I'm glad I decided to change it. This filter was so old even the foam was dry and crunchy, and crumbled when I touched it. There was some other crap embedded in it to, dirt, leaves, and... A CIGARETTE BUTT!!
Remember when you change it, make sure you don't drop any dirt or leaves down into the box. I would visually check the box too before installing the new one. If anyone has any questions, there are good links on youtube and here on how to change it. It was easy and only took a couple of minutes. |
Are you de-snorkled? Wondering how all that crap got in there. The snorkle seems like it would make it harder if installed...
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You might consider doing a full service. It looks like it has never been replaced, I would have a good mechanic check everything, if the previous owner was neglecting regular maintenance like this. I'm curious what your cabin filter and radiators look like.
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no, not de-snorkeled |
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I think you're right. The car only has 40k miles, but from the looks of that air filter it's probably a good idea |
I think you could squeeze abnother 40k out of that air filter.
In all honesty, seeing that would scare the crap out of me regarding if any servicing has been done on this thing. I would have that thing totally gone thru. Good luck, I hope you don't have a nightmare on your hands.:confused: |
Looks better than mine did! Last Feb I bought a 99 Boxster with 72k. The air filter was crumbling as I took it out. I vacuumed the box with my shop vac. Care ran MUCH better. Don't know how people can buy these cars and not take care of them!
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That's gross mate. Damn.
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I agree. Btw, is that your car in the avatar picture? If so, where did you get the speedster humps? I've been looking for a pair on line but they're too pricey. Holman, I know, that's why I put in the title for this thread "Change your air filter" - there are probably some even worse ones than mine out there. |
horsepower found!
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Is that a standard paper filter? Over here the filter is just the corrugated/wedged paper. There isn't a foam laye, lije the black layer, you have.
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I replaced mine with a k&n filter fit and forget
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I just bought a 2000 S, and the first thing I wanted to do was check the air filter--but how?
I have to admit ignorance on how to do even simple maintenance on this car when you can't see the motor. Can anyone give some instruction on how to access the motor without dropping it out? |
Damn that is a nasty looking filter! Better get you car up on a lift and have a professional look things over carefully.
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quick and easy! :cheers: |
Did he live near an active volcano? Or LA? I mean...holy crap. That is insane.
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So you want to see the front of the engine and the belt? Get a 10mm socket. On the top of the carpet bend the seats there are 4 plastic nuts. Unscrew them. You may need a stright blade screwdriver. Notice how the carpeting is tucked in so you put it back the same way. Remove the carpet by pulling it up off the 4 studs where the nuts were and out of the car. This reveals the firewall closeout plate. Now for the 10 mm socket. Remove the nuts in the center of the plate by the center console paying special attention to not dropping one or it will fall and hide beneath the center console. Ask me how I know. Then remove the rest of the 10mm bolts and remove the access panel from the car to see the front of the engine and the belt. Thats about it. |
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I use them in my other car and bike and they have been fine. |
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