how to properly oil outer air filter foam
#1
i am a noob. i have a losi 8ight 2.0. i have a question about oiling the air filter foam. i was wondering if you can use too much oil? i am going to attach pics of my air filter after 25 mins of run time. i never have anything penetrate the inner foam. i imagine the only thing too much oil will do is cause the engine to run rich bc it limits air flow and changes air/fuel mixture. right??
#3
i dont know i run on a dry and dusty track and i just oil the inside of my outer filter and on the outside of it dirt gets lightly collected and the inner filter stays clean.
#4
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I personally oil both... Its that slight extra security for me.. that no dirt can get in to my motor. yes its more hassle, and the dirt sticks-So they need replacing sooner.. but for me.. for the sake of a few filters.. and a £350+ engine... its stupid not too.. But some oil the outer and some don't.. personal preference. But I prefer the added security oiling the outer lightly does.
#5
I flip the outer inside out and lightly oil the inside of the outer. Not real easy with the Losi since it's so thin. I really like these for the Losi.
http://shop.rcproproducts.com/produc...&categoryId=16
Rex
http://shop.rcproproducts.com/produc...&categoryId=16
Rex
#6
I flip the outer inside out and lightly oil the inside of the outer. Not real easy with the Losi since it's so thin. I really like these for the Losi.
http://shop.rcproproducts.com/produc...&categoryId=16
Rex
http://shop.rcproproducts.com/produc...&categoryId=16
Rex
oh yea i like them filters i use the answer white ridged outer filters and they are easy to oil the inner of the outer filter. and collects the dirt great
#7
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,042
I am running the Losi filter system on my D8 and D8T, along with the RCPro foams that Rex linked to. Yes, I am sponsored by RCPro...honestly though, the foams are DIALED. I do oil both as I run in dusty conditions. I also do not reuse filters. Get dirty once, toss em. As for my procedure, I soak em in oil, then squeeze the excess out by rolling them in a paper towel.
#8
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I am running the Losi filter system on my D8 and D8T, along with the RCPro foams that Rex linked to. Yes, I am sponsored by RCPro...honestly though, the foams are DIALED. I do oil both as I run in dusty conditions. I also do not reuse filters. Get dirty once, toss em. As for my procedure, I soak em in oil, then squeeze the excess out by rolling them in a paper towel.
#9
I am running the Losi filter system on my D8 and D8T, along with the RCPro foams that Rex linked to. Yes, I am sponsored by RCPro...honestly though, the foams are DIALED. I do oil both as I run in dusty conditions. I also do not reuse filters. Get dirty once, toss em. As for my procedure, I soak em in oil, then squeeze the excess out by rolling them in a paper towel.
well with me at least i dont have tons of money il use my inner filter one or twice than throw it out but the outer filters i used them more than twice after cleaning them .
#10
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I never oil the outer filter. If its a super dusty track, I'll wrap the filter in vetwrap. I don't throw my filters out either, I rinse them in a little bit of naptha to break down the oil, them wash them in Dawn dish soap till clean.
#11
I use K&N air filter cleaner works great makes them almost new and a big bottle is like 7 bucks at any auto parts store. As for oiling the filters I put a little bit of oil in a sandwich bag and squeeze the filter until its evenly coated. I might do everything wrong so who knows.
#12
Oil the filter up with a few drops here and there on the foam (inside and outside). Put in a bad and squish the foam and try and move the oil all around the filter. If you see a bit that hasn't been oiled just add a drop at that point and repeat. Once done wrap up in some tissue and squeeze all the excess out. You'll have to do this about 4 times depending on how much oil you have used.
#13
I use an anti-static filter skin around the 2 stage filter. With those your filter lasts much longer. A lot of dust just falls off...only the finest particles get through to the real filter.


They make them for bigscale 1/6 filters but for 1/8 scale filters aswell.


They make them for bigscale 1/6 filters but for 1/8 scale filters aswell.
#14
i use PJ1 motorcycle air filter spray and i spray both the inner and outer filter always, never have clumps or anything, 95% of the time the inner has no dirt on it... i clean mine with Dawn dish soap and then its good as new.
#15
i do the same thing myself except i use the uni motorcycle filter oil and it works well



