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Swapped my stock air filter after 15k miles and the throttle lag is gone
The paper element was so clogged it looked gray. Anyone else notice a big difference just from basic maintenance?
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wilson.sam7mo ago
Read that a dirty filter can cut power by 10%.
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paigewhite7mo ago
Honestly that's a bit low for what I've seen, @wilson.sam. A really clogged filter can drop airflow way more than that, especially in older units. It's one of those simple things that makes a huge difference.
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charlie_ellis7mo ago
That's a classic case of neglect right there. A gray filter after only 15k is pretty wild. @wilson.sam is right about the power loss, but it's not just about peak power, it's that lazy throttle feel. Makes you wonder what other simple stuff, like cabin air filters or even fuel injector cleaner, people are forgetting that adds up.
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