Originally Posted By: The_Eric
Originally Posted By: sw99
Also, the high silicon was probably the fact that I ran the original air filter for 50k... Looked great considering the time on it. I did take it out every 6 months and inspect / vacuum and reinstall.
50k on an air filter isn't by itself a cause for high silicone. In fact, an air filter (any filter) will work better as it loads up, until the point of failure. If the filter was damaged or of poor construction, then obviously that would do it. Also, a bad practice to get into is taking it out before replacement. The seal will not work as well then and can lead to dirt intrusion.
+1, leave it in there and forget about it, don't vacuum it, your defeating the purpose of having a loaded filter. I just replaced an old air filter seal just now, still keeping the old air filter rather then new ones!