K&N Airfilter

[paneraiwatches]

I just replaced the stock air filter with one from K&N. One question is the hose that attaches to the throttle body. I noticed a black plastic screen and a fine mesh metal screen. I removed them both, should I have left them in place? Does it make any difference? Just seemed to me they were restricting airflow? Any opnions or advice is appreciated.

Steve

[Loren]

I've done the same. As long as your air cleaner is clean (and also not too oily) and you have no air leaks -- it should protect the engine from anything harmful. A number of companies sell kits that do the same plus remove the air babble and plug the hole that is left by doing so. You just did 90% of that and for a lot less than $120 :lol:

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[paneraiwatches]

Thanks Loren!! I knew I'd get the right answer here. Thanks for all the invaluable information and for a kick *** site!!

Steve :rolleyes:

[paneraiwatches]

Hi Loren,

Well today I got the dredded check engine light. I'm going to reinstall the factory filter tonight. Do you know how I shut off the check engine light? If it trips again I'll take it to the dealer and have it looked at. Thanks,

Steve

[Loren]

Well, if there is oil on the MAF then resetting won't work. The easiest way is with an OBDII Scan tool -- if you have access to one. If not, here is a quick trick to try -- disconnect the battery for about 5 minutes (you will likely need the radio code and stations re-programmed). If it stays off you are lucky and the problem cleared itself... if not you will need a Porsche PST2 or other OBDII scan tool to see what triggered the MIL.

[paneraiwatches]

Loren,

Just reinstalled the factory air filter, disconnected the battery and problem cleared itself. I must have had an airleak?? :huh: Thanks for all the help again and again!! :)