General Maxima Discussion This a general area for Maxima discussions for all years. For more specific questions, visit one of the generation-specific forums.

How often do you have to clean CAI?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-25-2002, 03:40 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Maximus97's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 184
How often do you have to clean CAI?

I was wondering how often the CAI needed to be cleaned? I am wanting to purchase one and have read tons of posts about the CAI. I currently have a POP and running a 65 shot of NOS, but want to maximize my intake power. Does the intake get dirty really quickly or is there some way to keep it clean? What are people doing about this? Thanks everyone!
Maximus97 is offline  
Old 01-25-2002, 03:59 PM
  #2  
All YOUR grammer belong to me
 
Craig Mack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 7,400
If it comes with k&n paper, every 50,000-100,000 miles.
Craig Mack is offline  
Old 01-25-2002, 04:33 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Maximus97's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 184
Originally posted by Craig Mack
If it comes with k&n paper, every 50,000-100,000 miles.
I know the K&N filter can last that long, but doesn't it get more dirty being down in the wheel well area? I noticed it is filthy in there and didn't want to be cleaning it every other weekend.
Maximus97 is offline  
Old 01-25-2002, 04:40 PM
  #4  
Moderator running more PSI than all the boosted Maximas... combined
iTrader: (5)
 
1MAX2NV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,345
I do it once a year

I think once a year is good.
1MAX2NV is offline  
Old 01-25-2002, 05:23 PM
  #5  
All YOUR grammer belong to me
 
Craig Mack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 7,400
Originally posted by Maximus97


I know the K&N filter can last that long, but doesn't it get more dirty being down in the wheel well area? I noticed it is filthy in there and didn't want to be cleaning it every other weekend.
Nope it wont get dirty. As long as its not rubbing against a wall your golden.
Craig Mack is offline  
Old 01-25-2002, 09:51 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
95emeraldgxe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 8,659
with average use.....once a year should be more than enough
95emeraldgxe is offline  
Old 01-25-2002, 10:11 PM
  #7  
Member
 
Santa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 37
Yea, they last pretty long, but to maximize power, you should change it once a year or so i would say.
Santa is offline  
Old 01-26-2002, 08:18 AM
  #8  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
 
theblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 3,150
depends on how dirty it gets.... either once a year of twice a year regardless of miles if you want max. performance out of it.
theblue is offline  
Old 01-26-2002, 12:08 PM
  #9  
Conecarver
iTrader: (19)
 
BEJAY1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: NW Chicago burbs
Posts: 3,855
Just don't forget to clean it. I left mine for 2 years (27K) and killed some of the paper elements. Also caused the engine to run rich and hurt other parts.
BEJAY1 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
aw11power
Supercharged/Turbocharged
161
10-10-2021 04:57 AM
BPuff57
Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
33
04-16-2020 05:15 AM
fx4five
1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
0
10-01-2015 04:58 AM
hez8813
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
0
09-27-2015 08:37 AM



Quick Reply: How often do you have to clean CAI?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:28 AM.