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By Leejay-B
#3823458
Hopefully fitting Tegiwa intake tomorrow.

I understand from new the filter element is dry?

Do I need to oil it before fitment?

Thanks!!!
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By mc36155
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Would think so. Do on my gruppe m. Should say in the instructions, just ring them to be sure if it doesn't mention it
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By Leejay-B
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No mention on instructions, and phoned them yesterday and they did say its dry filter so doesn't need it...

But I have never seen that material not be oiled, and they said can if I want.

Think I will put a little on anyway, all other knn style ones need oil.
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By mc36155
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Surely its still a k&n filter with the tegiwa? No?

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