couple months ago i put in a AEM cold air intake on my 2006 acura TL, and i believe its time for me to do a replacement on the filter. I am not 100% sure which size to get as a replacement, i was looking at part # 21-2110DK
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-D...Q5fAccessories

i just wanted to check if this was the right one before spending $50. I know we can just wash it and re use, but i like to have one on hand just incase something happens. And also, is there a link or something to show me how to change hte filter off the TL? the spot that its located seems rather rough to get to....

 

why would you need to replace the filter after a couple months of use.

anyways that is the right part number. 3.25 x 5 inches. part number 21-2110DK

aem link

http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=420

 

^^^ correct part number. My father removed the wheel, then took off the plastic around the wheel to get to the filter...

 

Ohh ok, thanks.

 

sorry if i sound like a complete idiot, but which panel does he remove?

 

You know the plastic in the wheel well? There's 2-3 of the pins you need to remove to get the wheel well to bend. You actually don't need to remove your wheel. Just have the steering wheel turned fully locked to the right, and that will be enough room to remove the filter. A flathead screwdriver is all you'll need to remove the clamp to get the filter off of the intake piping.

 

i also have the aem cai and havnt changed the filter in almost seven months... i think i should change itsoon.. does anyone know when to change it anyway?

 

Why do you guys have to change them?

I thought you cleaned them and re-used them?

 

vvvWhat he saidvvv

+1.

These filters will go forever.

 

i know you can reuse them, but i like to have 1 spare, soit makes things easier

 

with it turned to the far right, how much room do u have to work with? in terms of changing filter and removing that panel

 

what 2-3 pins are you talking about? and how do i remove them? do i just pull on them?

 

Why do you even have to clean or replace it only after a couple of months?

Re: the pins in the fenderwell, just pull the center part with screwdrivers and pull them out. Taking off the wheel is not necessary but helpful.

 

Nice to have a spare, but those filters are good for at least 50k miles or once a year between cleaning (notice I didn't say changing).

 

Here you go, $11 and let is soak and dry..........

http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory...CategoryID=102

NOTE: AEM recommends that AEM DRYFLOW filter elements be serviced with AEM's DRYFLOW Filter Cleaning System at least every 50,000 miles or 30 months (whichever comes first) to maintain optimum performance. For off-road and high performance street applications, filters should be serviced every 25,000 miles or 15 months (whichever comes first). If you live in a region with extremely fine dust (arid or desert climates, for example) follow the recommended schedule for off-road and high-performance vehicles. Always inspect your filter element whenever you change your oil.