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Old 04-16-2007, 01:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
graftdesign
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Vehicle: 1990 560 SEL, 1991 560 SEC Euro 75k
Location: Birmingham, MI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Batou
i'm getting a k&n air filter soon, and i've taken out my old one...which seems to have cracked and won't fit right... is it ok to drive around for a couple days without a filter?

all city driving, i haven't seen much dust or large particles that could get through the grill and all the way up the snorkel...

opinions?
I don't think its a problem for a couple of days provided you're not in a very dusty area. Of course filters are there for a reason so driving without one too long is bad. The dust essentially acts as a micro-abrasive and can prematurely wear out the engine internals.
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