After nearly 13 months...

In case anyone wanted to know what they look like after 13 months.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/33569671/84185436RxTBqw (pics)

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I waited like almost 1.5 years myself, or more. D'ohhh. There was a LOT of sh*t built up and the filters were nasty.

If you got 'em - make sure you clean them at least once a year, and checking them every six months isn't a bad idea, either.

If you check them regularly, you can even wash them - I just did this. Soak the filter with water, hit it hard with Simple Green and allow to soak for ten minutes or so. Rinse well, allow to AIR DRY and reinstall - good as new! Not sure how many times you can do this, but it'll save ya some cash.


Heavily Modified 2001 SE
6cyl 5spd 4x4 Solar Yellow

You got a how to on this?


1998 Frontier 4x4 with ALL the goodies!
2002 Xterra 4x4 still stock
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I don't have the micro filter.

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Originally posted by Stone:
I don't have the micro filter.

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That means you are sucking in all the garbage into yor lungs. for $30, its a nice addition to your ride.

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The procedure is included w/ the filter. All ya do is kinda remove the glovebox ,and expose the area that is to be cut out.... you make the cut w/ a sharp utility knife , pop in the filters, and put it all back together.
The "cut" line is already outlined in the housing for you.

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'98 FAD FrontyKC
147,000 miles
Packin ARBd 9" Tornado w/ Dual Remotes;-)

Yeah, I have been kicking that idea around.

It'd be nice if the microfilters could be retrofitted to the oldschool hardbody trucks. I could definitely use one.

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I've got the filters but never have changed em. I keep thinking that they will plug up to where flow will be restricted but haven't seen a limitation on flow yet. Is there some kind of bypass around a terminally plugged filter such that non-filtered air is actually entering through the AC/heater?

Rob

www.nissanoffroad.net

There is no bypass. As for waiting for a reduction in flow; don't kid yourself. It happens so slow you might not realize it.

After replacing my first set (they were hosed) and doing the "Fresh Air Mod" the A/C definitely works better.

I believe that the microfilter filters ONLY THE A/C and not fresh air as I understand it. I'll double check to make sure on this.

Just today for the first time I lifted up the foam on top of the radiator and found a little pile of leaves/funk that must've been slowly building up on the condensor. Washed that out along with the rest of the radiator. Hey, every little bit helps.


Heavily Modified 2001 SE 6cyl 5spd 4x4 Solar Yellow