CAI Filter replacement

[Dragazn]

How often should the air filter from a CAI be replaced? I have used my Fujitas for a year and thought maybe I should replace or clean it. Any ideas?

[Donutz]

I change mine at least twice each year, in the spring and fall. Sometimes I'll change it more frequently during my oil changes (3 to 4 times each year). I have a spare filter, so I just pull the one out of my car, clean it, and put it away until I need it again.

I don't know if you have a dry or wet filter, but at the very least it would be a good idea to pull it out and take a look at it. For ease, you might want to invest in a spare so you can swap a clean one in without having any down time.

[Dragazn]

Im not sure which air filter type the Fujita one is but do you only have two air filters? The filters are pretty pricey and I don't feel like spending 250 on 3 air filters.

I guess its good to switch/clean them often to ensure everything is running smoothly but is once a year good enough?

[bunchi]

if you buy the filter only should be cheaper... don't buy the whole CAI assembly all over again :)

[Dante]

Is Fujita F5 wet or dry? I think mines due for a cleaning.. How abouts do you do that.

[Donutz]

I don't know if fujita is wet or dry. A filter shouldn't be too expensive. Fyi, you can buy a filter from a different company, as long as it's the right size. I recommend purchasing from a reputable company though.

To clean a dry filter you usually tap it to knock off loose dirt; clean it with some type of cleaning solution like AEM's two step cleaner; rinse; let it dry; install.

To clean a wet filter you use a cleaner spray; let it dry; spray with the appropriate wet solution; install.

[STeeLy]

Fujita is a dry filter. Not oiled.

There is however, Fujita does not make a cleaning solution for it, but it does give you a vague idea of how to clean it

From Fujita:

Cleaning the air filter is simple and can be done using soapy, lukewarm water, and let air dry. The Super Flow High Performance Air Filter™ contains a synthetic fiber that does not contain any oil.

I haven't cleaned my filter yet since I've only had it from February... I'm hoping to probably pull it out one night, clean it and dry it over night.

[2007mazda3boy]

I am running Mazdaspeed CAI just did CAI fillter change at street performance

I order K&N fiilter (part # Ru 4950 $59.99 plus tax) from part source

[yearoftherat]

At that price,did the K&N filter come with a cleaning kit too? Joe @ MOT has the replacement filters for the MS CAI:

MS CAI replacement filter (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=21355&highlight=CAI+filter+replacement)