MOT FRIDAY, should i remove air filter?

[ro284]

As title, Mot friday and my standard air filter looks like its been on the car since new! the replacement ones didnt work out!! i am worried this may affect the emissions, can anyone tell me if it\'s ok to remove the air filter just for the emissions run please,
Thanks Bob

[GeckoGareth]

Hi bob,

Not 100% sure on this, I personally wouldn\'t really want to do it just in case. I think at the very minimum it would be a good idea to stretch a double layer of tights over the box to stop any larger nasties getting through.

I\'m sure somone will have a better solution. I\'ve very recently just fitted a K&N panel filter in my standard airbox. You might be able to get hold of one at short notice.

regards

Gareth

[ro284]

Thanks Gareth, i rather like the idea of getting hold of some tights! can you imagine the headlines, (he mugged me for my tights!) and think that would be a good idea to prevent small apprentice getting sucked in! i really wish i had just gone for a K&N filter in the first place, have you noticed an improvement in performance? My old filter really is badly clogged up and wonder if it will cause the motor to run too rich and affect emissions!
Bob