Does a pro guard 7 filter need oiled right out of the box?

[Black Power Stroke]

Does it need oil applied to it when it is new or does it already have oil applied?

[tensixniner]

I have a Pro Guard 7 drop in filter.
I couldn't see or feel any oil on mine out of the box so I put some on.

AFE oil is a honey amber colour and the filter media is a lighter yellow so you can definately see it when it's applied to a clean filter.

I was cheap with the oil and let the filter sit for 20min so the oil could wick into the filter. Went back and oiled the light spots.
I had to put 3 coats on mine.

You might also want to use a flashlight and check for bits of wire screen trimmings between the pleats. I found 4 pieces on the clean side of mine.

[mcflan]

Originally Posted by Black Power Stroke

Does it need oil applied to it when it is new or does it already have oil applied?

It already has oil applied if its brand new

[Dave]

If it is infact brand new still in the package it is pre oiled

[Black Power Stroke]

Thanks guys I was hoping it was oiled. It is brand new. How often do they need cleaned and re-oiled?

[Big Angry Hillbilly]

Originally Posted by tensixniner

I have a Pro Guard 7 drop in filter.
I couldn't see or feel any oil on mine out of the box so I put some on.

AFE oil is a honey amber colour and the filter media is a lighter yellow so you can definately see it when it's applied to a clean filter.

I was cheap with the oil and let the filter sit for 20min so the oil could wick into the filter. Went back and oiled the light spots.
I had to put 3 coats on mine.

You might also want to use a flashlight and check for bits of wire screen trimmings between the pleats. I found 4 pieces on the clean side of mine.

Uh... What about what this guy said?