Probably been covered...

MZ DAIZY · 09-23-2019, 11:48 AM

... but I can’t find it here. I’t been almost a year since I had Z1 install my Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I remember them asking me if I wanted oiled or dry filters, but I don’t remember my answer. (Sucks getting old)

So my questions are.... can I tell by looking at them which filters I have?

I also seem to remember that the oiled filters can be cleaned while the dry filters need to be replaced?

A quick google search found guys cleaning the dry filters with soap and water too, so I’m not sure of that either.

I’d like to have everything lined up before I pull the bumper off since it’s my daily driver. Any help is appreciated.

SouthArk370Z · 09-23-2019, 03:15 PM

If they are oiled, they will feel ... well ... oily.

All oiled filters I've seen could be cleaned and re-oiled.

The cleanable/resusable dry filters I've seen were foam. If the filter element is white(-ish), it's probably dry, one-time (although a good back flow with compressed air will often clean one out).

But I don't keep up with such things as well as I used to, so don't be surprised if all the above has changed over the years.

BettyZ · 09-23-2019, 03:28 PM

Lick the filter. If it tastes oily, it's oiled. If it tastes like you just licked an air filter, it's dry.

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MZ DAIZY · 09-23-2019, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

Lick the filter. If it tastes oily, it's oiled. If it tastes like you just licked an air filter, it's dry.

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What if it tastes like chicken? Or fish??? Or smells like cologne?

Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t slap you the next/first time we meet...

BettyZ · 09-23-2019, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

What if it tastes like chicken? Or fish??? Or smells like cologne?

Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t slap you the next/first time we meet...

Chicken: you hit a chicken.
Fish: you have flood damage.
Cologne: you hit a pedestrian.

How about because I'm younger, bigger, stronger, and better-looking?

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cv129 · 09-23-2019, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

Chicken: you hit a chicken.
Fish: you have flood damage.
Cologne: you hit a pedestrian.

How about because I'm younger, bigger, stronger, and better-looking?

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BettyZ never fails to entertain hahaha

SouthArk370Z · 09-23-2019, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

Chicken: you hit a chicken.
Fish: you have flood damage.
Cologne: you hit a pedestrian.

Feces: you ran over a Yankee.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

How about because I'm younger, bigger, stronger, and better-looking?

I'm older and have more insurance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QtjRPHFMMQ

BettyZ · 09-23-2019, 04:55 PM

In all seriousness, if you run some water inside-out through the filter before you clean it, and you see some sort of color tinting the water, it's probably oiled. Have you looked @ Stillen's website?

You could also call Z1 or go onto your account online and see what the invoice says...

MZ DAIZY · 09-24-2019, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

How about because I'm younger, bigger, stronger, and better-looking?

You old sweet talker you!

MZ DAIZY · 09-24-2019, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Feces: you ran over a Yankee.

I'm older and have more insurance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QtjRPHFMMQ

If it tastes like fish, it’s a dish! If it smells like cologne, Leave it alone....

Dynamis · 10-21-2019, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

... but I can’t find it here. I’t been almost a year since I had Z1 install my Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I remember them asking me if I wanted oiled or dry filters, but I don’t remember my answer. (Sucks getting old)

So my questions are.... can I tell by looking at them which filters I have?

I also seem to remember that the oiled filters can be cleaned while the dry filters need to be replaced?

A quick google search found guys cleaning the dry filters with soap and water too, so I’m not sure of that either.

I’d like to have everything lined up before I pull the bumper off since it’s my daily driver. Any help is appreciated.

They are oiled filters. Look at the question at the bottom of this page.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/air-in...it-p-3847.html

09-23-2019, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,776 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 549977	Probably been covered... ... but I can’t find it here. I’t been almost a year since I had Z1 install my Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I remember them asking me if I wanted oiled or dry filters, but I don’t remember my answer. (Sucks getting old) So my questions are.... can I tell by looking at them which filters I have? I also seem to remember that the oiled filters can be cleaned while the dry filters need to be replaced? A quick google search found guys cleaning the dry filters with soap and water too, so I’m not sure of that either. I’d like to have everything lined up before I pull the bumper off since it’s my daily driver. Any help is appreciated.

09-23-2019, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	If they are oiled, they will feel ... well ... oily. All oiled filters I've seen could be cleaned and re-oiled. The cleanable/resusable dry filters I've seen were foam. If the filter element is white(-ish), it's probably dry, one-time (although a good back flow with compressed air will often clean one out). But I don't keep up with such things as well as I used to, so don't be surprised if all the above has changed over the years. MZ DAIZY and BettyZ like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

09-23-2019, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684370	Lick the filter. If it tastes oily, it's oiled. If it tastes like you just licked an air filter, it's dry. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk cv129, cooltoy, wideglideleon and 3 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

09-23-2019, 04:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684370	In all seriousness, if you run some water inside-out through the filter before you clean it, and you see some sort of color tinting the water, it's probably oiled. Have you looked @ Stillen's website? You could also call Z1 or go onto your account online and see what the invoice says... wideglideleon and MZ DAIZY like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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