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Jun 26, 2007 | 02:40 PM

PhilipMSPT

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Cleaning the LMS Air Intake...

...so, how is it done?

Is it better to just get a new filter?

I got about 25k on it already, and it's filthy...

Jun 26, 2007 | 02:59 PM

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from what i remember the filter that LMS gives you is a K&N filter. you can either buy a new filter or you can buy the filter cleaning kit K&N offers

Jun 26, 2007 | 04:07 PM

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Click here for cleaning instructions using K&N's (or anyone else's, for that matter) cleaning kit.

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Jun 26, 2007 | 07:50 PM

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I say buy a dry filter from AEM

No oil means no worries about the MAF getting messed up!

Jun 26, 2007 | 11:17 PM

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The Fujita filter can be run as a dry filter as well.

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Jun 28, 2007 | 08:57 AM

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So, does anyone know which K&N filter to buy if I just want to replace it?

Jun 28, 2007 | 06:34 PM

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The K&N filter for their IS350 intake is part #RU-4990, which has a 3" diameter opening, and is probably the one LMS uses. Measure the diameter of your LMS intake tube and compare it to make sure it's the same size. If it's not, then you can find one of a different size here.

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Jun 30, 2007 | 06:49 AM

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Just be careful not to over oil it after you clean it!!

Jul 2, 2007 | 02:26 PM

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LMS Intake - Filter Change/Cleaning

I purchased the LMS intake (with K&N filter) in December 2005. I have since been using the AEM dry filter and have not noticed any performance changes. I rotate between the two filters every 7,500 miles. I know that this maybe overkill, but I want to obtain better MPG performance.