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1.
Will aFe air filter void my factory warranty?
There is a law known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty, that prohibits a manufacturer from
void a warranty simply because you did not use a specified air
filter. They must prove how the filter actually caused the problem.
2.
How can I
tell when the filter need to be cleaned?
A good rule of thumb is to clean the filter
when you can barely see the aluminum mesh. Most people clean the
filter too often. It's not necessary to clean the filter too often.
In fact, cleaning the filter too often will shorten the filter life
and prevent the filter from reaching it's
maximum filtration efficiency. Even thought the filter looks dirty,
if you can see the aluminum wire mesh, it's still clean enough and
plenty of air is still going through..
3.
What are the
differences in the aFe oil colors?
aFe uses different oil colors to distinguish our
different lines of filter products. Gold oil is used on our high
performance OE replacement filters together with red urethane. Blue
oil is used on our cold air intake systems together with black
urethane. We offer red oil as another option because people want
this additional choice. Other than the color, there is no
difference in the oil.
4.
Can I use
K&N oil on my aFe filter?
aFe recommends that you use only an aFe
restore kit to clean and re-oil your filter. This will ensure that
the filter will be returned to factory condition upon cleaning. Use
of any other oil products may void your warranty.
5.
What is the
difference aFe's filter and those of
other mfgs?
There are some subtle but significant
differences between aFe’s filters
and others. The best way is to take two filters for the same
application and compare them. Here are some points to look for:
1. Filter media – aFe
filter media is a 5 layer progressive mesh media on our standard
high performance filters and 5 plus 2 more on our high filtration
Pro-GUARD 7 media.
2. Pleat height and pleat spacing – aFe is generally 25% taller and more openly
spaced. More open the pleats are the better the airflow. However,
more openly spaced the pleats are fewer pleats you have. To have
maximum filtration media, aFe offsets
fewer, more open pleats with taller pleats.
3. Pleat shape – aFe
pleats are more rounded like a dolphin’s nose rather than
pointed. Rounded pleats allow air to flow through the tops and
bottoms of the pleats themselves.
4. Seal shape – aFe
uses a progressive bump seal made of 100% engineering grade
polyurethane. The urethane stays soft and pliable over time and
resists chemical and heat degradation.
5. Degree of wicking –
“Wicking” is the amount of polyurethane that is
absorbed by the cotton gauze media during the manufacturing
process. Polyurethane that is absorbed into the media blocks
airflow through that portion of the media. AFe
strives to minimize the amount of “wicking” on all its
filters.
6.
Are aFe air filters good for the environment?
Yes, aFe filters are
not only good, but better for the environment in several ways: 1) aFe filters are made from cotton, which is a
yearly renewable resource vs. paper filters that are made from
cutting down trees; 2) aFe filters are
washable and reusable, eliminating large volumes of discarded
filters in our landfills; and 3) aFe
filters allow the engine to breathe easier than paper filters, thus
reducing emissions and keeping pollution levels down.
7.
How can I
become an aFe distributor?
Write us an email to sales@afefilters.com, or
call us at (877) 512-8111 and ask for the sales department.
8.
How often do
I need to clean my filter?
We suggest that your aFe
filter be cleaned every 30,000-50,000 miles. If, however, you're
driving in dusty and dirty conditions, you should clean it more
often.
9.
Do you make a
filter for my vehicle?
We currently offer aftermarket air filters for
passenger cars, light trucks and SUV's. We also have many
applications for round racing and universal clamp-on filters. To
find your particular application, please use our new search
engines. If you do not see your particular application listed,
please email us here..
10.
What makes an
aFe filter different from the rest?
Unlike most automotive air filters, aFe filters are washable, reusable high performance
air filters. We set ourselves apart from the rest as ours are
designed and made with the highest quality materials and engineered
to be the most effective and efficient air filtration media out
there. They collect dust and particles to protect your engine and
also produce more horsepower than any other.
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