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I wonder was there any trace of moisture on the boxes/packaging?

For those who purchase new filters, one of the most satisfying things in life is to clean a dirty air filter / cold air intake filter. I've invested in the K&N filter cleaner and oil spray and have cleaned and re-oiled filters a couple of times. Light application of oil and I've not run into any issues yet.
 

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Crap I bought a pre oiled filter for my Murano. It wasn't k&n though it was STP (I think lol) Now I have to check it. Guess. The heat caused the oil to soften and drip?
 
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I wonder was there any trace of moisture on the boxes/packaging?

For those who purchase new filters, one of the most satisfying things in life is to clean a dirty air filter / cold air intake filter. I've invested in the K&N filter cleaner and oil spray and have cleaned and re-oiled filters a couple of times. Light application of oil and I've not run into any issues yet.
It had some excess oil out of the plastic. I inspected them best i could, wiped down excess and they looked fine. Was fine for weeks until i got the CEL. CEL hasnt come back since removing them
 

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Used for years never oil in that amount, though some applications may affect sensors.
 

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that’s a lot oil in the picture. I was curious how these are made. Looks like factory K&N filers are sprayed after assembly and not even fully covered. looks like they skimp on oil - probably to save production cost. Would be cool to see a vid of the Z’s filter.

 

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that’s a lot oil in the picture. I was curious how these are made. Looks like factory K&N filers are sprayed after assembly and not even fully covered. looks like they skimp on oil - probably to save production cost. Would be cool to see a vid of the Z’s filter.

Thanks for sharing!
 
 






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