(C) Service with a hurricane induction

[Lotus Lewis]

Just a quick question my lotus is coming up to the C service soon, and i just wanted to know will they clean out my hurricane induction filter or do i need to do this my self as it not standard on the elise, i just didn't know if the garage will touch it because its and add feature

...Thanks

[kevin ritson]

Normally the garage won't touch it - they're unlikely to have the oil. Take it off and give it a clean and re-oil, only takes an hour or two and most of that's drying time.

[Lotus Lewis]

kevin ritson said:

Normally the garage won't touch it - they're unlikely to have the oil. Take it off and give it a clean and re-oil, only takes an hour or two and most of that's drying time.

Thanks Kevin yea its not a problem for me to do it i just didnt want to take it to the garge and not knowing if they cleaned it out of not thats all thanks for your help mate

[S Works]

As Kevin says, very unlikely. Always good to have a look at it yourself every 3-6 months depending on use. Only takes a short while to clean and refit.

[Lotus Lewis]

S Works said:

As Kevin says, very unlikely. Always good to have a look at it yourself every 3-6 months depending on use. Only takes a short while to clean and refit.

So is this what i should be buying then, or do i use somthing else

http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page...

[S Works]

Yep. Get yourself an old toothbrush and give it a good scrub with that stuff. Works wonders.

[Tina K]

Not true that main dealers won't clean out a non-oem air filter. B&C have just done mine.

[Esprit]

Tina K said:

Not true that main dealers won't clean out a non-oem air filter. B&C have just done mine.

But it is true you shouldn't rely on it

Might pay to ask them beforehand though, and if in doubt, clean it yourself... that whay you know the job's been done and it's been done right.

[kevin ritson]

Tina K said:

Not true that main dealers won't clean out a non-oem air filter. B&C have just done mine.

Depends on the dealer and the filter. For example if you have a Pipercross most dealers can supply these so will probably have the cleaning materials.

But it wouldn't be fair to expect them to have Green filter cleaning solution and oil for a Hurricane, for example. Expect to clean it yourself and if the dealer does it, it's a bonus.