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far as the fuel filter its said that newer focus has a different method did any one do it yet ?

Word to the wise.

Those with 2005+ Foci, the fuel FILTER is the same, however the nylon U-Clips are different from previous Foci.

This is a problem because most filter manufacturers include new clips with the new filter, however they don't fit the new-style connector.

And...a pair of new (proper fitting) clips from the dealer will run you $15.

So.....be forewarned. Do NOT break the clips removing them. Trust me, I learned the hard way. Generally I just cut the old clips because it's easier that farting around with them when you're on your back under the car, and they give you the new ones; I ended up having to make an emergency trip to the only late-night dealer in the city 4 hours before leaving town on a vacation.

Tiketz,Jun 10 2007, 03:42 PM Wrote:You CAN...I repeat you CAN completly clean the filter that is "rechargeable", I have been doing it for years now and it still looks new

K&N sells the oil and cleaner us it

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lol ok

thats the kit i use.....and it only looks fresh,new for the fist week and half after cleaning, then it goes dark again and collects lots of dust

you really think some cleanner stuff and light stream of water get really small parts of dust/dirt out?
think outside of the box not what everyone tells you

NikiterZTS,Jun 10 2007, 03:13 PM Wrote:

Tiketz,Jun 10 2007, 03:42 PM Wrote:You CAN...I repeat you CAN completly clean the filter that is "rechargeable", I have been doing it for years now and it still looks new

K&N sells the oil and cleaner us it

B)
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lol ok

thats the kit i use.....and it only looks fresh,new for the fist week and half after cleaning, then it goes dark again and collects lots of dust

you really think some cleanner stuff and light stream of water get really small parts of dust/dirt out?
think outside of the box not what everyone tells you
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As I said before, I, I repeat I, have been doing it for years now...that would mean that I am getting this info from my own experiences lol...This means, to an illiterate individual like yourself, that IF you use the kit PROPERLY the filter is like new after the cleaning...So I suggest you either read the instructions over again or get a real man to get the job done!

:lol:

Nik, K&N wouldn't market something called a million mile filter if you weren't able to clean and re-use it. I have one in mine (a K&N) and once cleaned properly it does stay red for quite some time. But your experiences may differ due to dusty road conditions in the areas you may or may not hang out in.

I love my rechargeable/reuseable K&N filter.

Tiketz,Jun 10 2007, 07:14 PM Wrote:

NikiterZTS,Jun 10 2007, 03:13 PM Wrote:

Tiketz,Jun 10 2007, 03:42 PM Wrote:You CAN...I repeat you CAN completly clean the filter that is "rechargeable", I have been doing it for years now and it still looks new

K&N sells the oil and cleaner us it

B)
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lol ok

thats the kit i use.....and it only looks fresh,new for the fist week and half after cleaning, then it goes dark again and collects lots of dust

you really think some cleanner stuff and light stream of water get really small parts of dust/dirt out?
think outside of the box not what everyone tells you
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As I said before, I, I repeat I, have been doing it for years now...that would mean that I am getting this info from my own experiences lol...This means, to an illiterate individual like yourself, that IF you use the kit PROPERLY the filter is like new after the cleaning...So I suggest you either read the instructions over again or get a real man to get the job done!

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Tony, im not sure why you're getting all mad and start mocking me.....I was just giving people my straight opinion in the nicest way without being rude to you or any other member. I take this internet stuff most of the time serious, because I see alot of people from here outside of the keyboard.......Is that how you are in real life? Im asking this because I've seen you at the meets lots of times but yet your never said a word to me.........PM me if there are any kind of misunderstanding.

NikiterZTS,Jun 11 2007, 12:04 AM Wrote:lol ok

thats the kit i use.....and it only looks fresh,new for the fist week and half after cleaning, then it goes dark again and collects lots of dust

you really think some cleanner stuff and light stream of water get really small parts of dust/dirt out?
think outside of the box not what everyone tells you

Just so you know. K&N filters work better once they get dirty. You CAN clean them and reuse them basically forever as long as there are no holes.

I've had a K&N filter in three vehicles, without problems due to the air induction. A filter gets dirty because it's doing it's job. I'd be worried if it wasn't getting dirty.

K&N filters work better once they get dirty.

Why? :huh:
In my understanding filters work the best when they are clean :D

K&N are oiled, which attracts dirt, instead of the dirt going into the intake, it goes onto the filter. The standard filter, attracts dirt as well, but the paper on the standard filter gets clogged with that dirt. K&N filters have bigger gaps beween the filter media, allowing more air through the intake, but, no more dirt than the standard filter, because of it being oiled. More airflow, is good.

oldeguy,Jun 11 2007, 03:16 PM Wrote:K&N filters have bigger gaps beween the filter media, allowing more air through the intake, but, no more dirt than the standard filter,  because of it being oiled
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i tried to do some interweb searching to learn more about filtration rates of different air filters but i came up empty.

i've been really nervous to deviate from OEM for any kind of filteration (air, fuel, oil) device for fear the the aftermarket replacement isn't built to the same spec (ie it filters out less gunk than the OE part)

where'd you get the tech that the K&N filters as well as OE?

naz,Jun 11 2007, 02:35 PM Wrote:

oldeguy,Jun 11 2007, 03:16 PM Wrote:K&N filters have bigger gaps beween the filter media, allowing more air through the intake, but, no more dirt than the standard filter,  because of it being oiled
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i tried to do some interweb searching to learn more about filtration rates of different air filters but i came up empty.

i've been really nervous to deviate from OEM for any kind of filteration (air, fuel, oil) device for fear the the aftermarket replacement isn't built to the same spec (ie it filters out less gunk than the OE part)

where'd you get the tech that the K&N filters as well as OE?
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K&N website. I know, it could be propaganda, but three cars, over 200,000 kms, no air intake related problems.

My last Focus, 1 year's driving on the same K+N filter without cleaning it... zero fine particulate anywhere in the tube or on the MAF.

oldeguy,Jun 11 2007, 06:40 PM Wrote:K&N website. I know, it could be propaganda, but three cars, over 200,000 kms, no air intake related problems.
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fingers crossed it stays that way!!

shouldn't you be cleaning it at least maybe every other oil change?......i try to do it every oil change

trying to get back on subject , so air filter and fuel filter is basically suppose to be done every 20 k ?

zx5power,Jun 11 2007, 07:27 PM Wrote:trying to get back on subject , so air filter and fuel filter is basically suppose to be done every 20 k ?
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No just the fuel filter... on the +05's the air filter is a "replace only when needed $400 kick to the nads"

NefCanuck

NefCanuck,Jun 11 2007, 08:48 PM Wrote:

zx5power,Jun 11 2007, 07:27 PM Wrote:trying to get back on subject , so air filter and fuel filter is basically suppose to be done every 20 k ?
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No just the fuel filter... on the +05's the air filter is a "replace only when needed $400 kick to the nads"

NefCanuck
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Get a CAI or a Short Ram Intake, never mind the stupid foam stuff. Take control of your car, don't let Ford control your car!!!!

once mine is done , if the turbo isnt installed ill be buying a cold air intake , an excuse to buy an intake lol