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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Default Did this happen to your filter?

Washed a few filters in my time but this was the first time I seen one rust. Probably wont hurt anything but dont know for sure.

 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Yep, same here with the stock one.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Didn't know you could wash the stock one. Thought it was replace only??
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 69cj
Didn't know you could wash the stock one. Thought it was replace only??
my 2011 owners manual says wash and wear with luke warm water. I don't remember my 04 saying the same thing but I never looked because I replaced it right away lol. I did on my new one too but just looked to see because I was not sure.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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that filter can now be replaced with an oiled k&n filter
 
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