Acceleration problem since filter cleaning

yellowstang6r · March 19th, 2008, 05:41 PM

I have a CAI and recently cleaned the filter. Since the cleaning/re-oiling and reinstallation, my car does not seem to be as responsive (odd considering it worked better dirty). There is about a .5-full second delay when going from cruising to full throttle in mid-rpms. What happened???

CNASHGO · March 19th, 2008, 05:46 PM

did you possibly over oil the filter. it may have gotten on the MAF.

GreenFaleen · March 19th, 2008, 05:47 PM

clean your MAF and reset your battery probably just got a little water on it

1FUN4RD · March 19th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by CNASHGO

did you possibly over oil the filter. it may have gotten on the MAF.

+1... Now go brake clean you MAF & take her for another spin..

yellowstang6r · March 19th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by CNASHGO

did you possibly over oil the filter. it may have gotten on the MAF.

I dint think i put on tooooo much oil? Even so, how would the oil get on my MAF? My filter is in the fenderwell

GreenFaleen · March 19th, 2008, 05:52 PM

its probably water some dielectric cleaner will fix it

yellowstang6r · March 19th, 2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

its probably water some dielectric cleaner will fix it

What will that do and how to do it?

My filter was generously coated but obviously not dripping wet.

emgjsdk1 · March 19th, 2008, 08:43 PM

i never used that oil that comes with filters
dawn dish soap works fine for me
and it smells like fresh flowers :]

GreenFaleen · March 19th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by yellowstang6r

What will that do and how to do it?

My filter was generously coated but obviously not dripping wet.

it will dry out the electronics just pick up a small can and spray the MAF off

yellowstang6r · March 20th, 2008, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

it will dry out the electronics just pick up a small can and spray the MAF off

So spray some dielectric cleaner on the lil metal thingers that hang in the MAF housing and then unplug and replug the battery?

GreenFaleen · March 20th, 2008, 12:14 AM

yup

yellowstang6r · March 20th, 2008, 12:18 AM

Ok where can i get the dielectric cleaner at? and y do they say its bad to use compressed air to dry them?

shadow5403 · March 20th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by emgjsdk1

i never used that oil that comes with filters
dawn dish soap works fine for me
and it smells like fresh flowers :]

What? You cleaned the filter with dawn? or used dawn instead of oil on the filter?

/fail

emgjsdk1 · March 20th, 2008, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

What? You cleaned the filter with dawn? or used dawn instead of oil on the filter?

/fail

uh yea
either way the filter still gets clean

Trance · March 20th, 2008, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by emgjsdk1

uh yea
either way the filter still gets clean

thing is does your filter stop shit form going in the engine un oiled... probably not

GreenFaleen · March 20th, 2008, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by yellowstang6r

Ok where can i get the dielectric cleaner at? and y do they say its bad to use compressed air to dry them?

autozone, and dont use compressed air, it doesnt let the oil settle right and soak into the cotton you need to let it dry over night, buy a cheap paper filter to use while it is drying.

Originally Posted by Trance

thing is does your filter stop shit form going in the engine un oiled... probably not

all the oil does is stops water from getting to the engine

shadow5403 · March 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

all the oil does is stops water from getting to the engine

It also helps grab dust and pollen, etc from the air.

GreenFaleen · March 20th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

It also helps grab dust and pollen, etc from the air.

yeah super small particles, but if you dont reoil it it wont be devastating to you engine unless you get in a downpour and your filter gets soaked

shadow5403 · March 20th, 2008, 10:33 AM

stays plenty dry in the fenderwell...

emgjsdk1 · March 20th, 2008, 11:15 AM

exactly
its a fenderwell cai
its not like its a ram air where the filter is right next to the engine
its not going to destroy anything

March 19th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#1
yellowstang6r Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 never ran it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Selinsgrove, PA Posts: 703 iTrader: 2 reviews	Acceleration problem since filter cleaning I have a CAI and recently cleaned the filter. Since the cleaning/re-oiling and reinstallation, my car does not seem to be as responsive (odd considering it worked better dirty). There is about a .5-full second delay when going from cruising to full throttle in mid-rpms. What happened???

March 19th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#2
CNASHGO Regular 2005 Ford F150 FX4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	did you possibly over oil the filter. it may have gotten on the MAF. __________________ 2005 Ford F150 FX4-New Toy MM Truck Crew 2002 Ford Mustang V6-Sold 1997 Ford Mustang V6-Sold

March 19th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#3
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	clean your MAF and reset your battery probably just got a little water on it __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 19th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#6
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	its probably water some dielectric cleaner will fix it __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 19th, 2008, 08:43 PM	#8
emgjsdk1 Banned 2002 gt vert ? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SVA Posts: 808 iTrader: 0 reviews	i never used that oil that comes with filters dawn dish soap works fine for me and it smells like fresh flowers :] __________________ 2002 mustang gt vert. 18' bullitts k&n drop in air filter flowmaster mufflers soon to have mac off road x pipe and steeda udp pullies

March 20th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#11
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	yup __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 20th, 2008, 12:18 AM	#12
yellowstang6r Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 never ran it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Selinsgrove, PA Posts: 703 iTrader: 2 reviews	Ok where can i get the dielectric cleaner at? and y do they say its bad to use compressed air to dry them?

March 20th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#19
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	stays plenty dry in the fenderwell... __________________

March 20th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#20
emgjsdk1 Banned 2002 gt vert ? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SVA Posts: 808 iTrader: 0 reviews	exactly its a fenderwell cai its not like its a ram air where the filter is right next to the engine its not going to destroy anything __________________ 2002 mustang gt vert. 18' bullitts k&n drop in air filter flowmaster mufflers soon to have mac off road x pipe and steeda udp pullies

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