changing air filter
 

Hello,

i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.

the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)

i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
original filter

2 questions:

-Is FRAM ok?
-Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
rid of it?

I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
rid of the foam part is ok ...

Thanks,

Fadi

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...

I use fram air filters. Fram oil filters are not a good idea though
as they tend to have problems.

As for the foam, dunno. Some foam filters you just wash out and
replace.

--
DougW

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...

I use fram air filters. Fram oil filters are not a good idea though
as they tend to have problems.

As for the foam, dunno. Some foam filters you just wash out and
replace.

--
DougW

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...

I use fram air filters. Fram oil filters are not a good idea though
as they tend to have problems.

As for the foam, dunno. Some foam filters you just wash out and
replace.

--
DougW

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...

I use fram air filters. Fram oil filters are not a good idea though
as they tend to have problems.

As for the foam, dunno. Some foam filters you just wash out and
replace.

--
DougW

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fadi
>
What foam part are you talking about? All I had in my '04 TJ was the
rectangular paper filter in an orange rubber/soft plastic frame with
metal mesh on one side (Fram CA8205).

--
FRH

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fadi
>
What foam part are you talking about? All I had in my '04 TJ was the
rectangular paper filter in an orange rubber/soft plastic frame with
metal mesh on one side (Fram CA8205).

--
FRH

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fadi
>
What foam part are you talking about? All I had in my '04 TJ was the
rectangular paper filter in an orange rubber/soft plastic frame with
metal mesh on one side (Fram CA8205).

--
FRH

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fadi
>
What foam part are you talking about? All I had in my '04 TJ was the
rectangular paper filter in an orange rubber/soft plastic frame with
metal mesh on one side (Fram CA8205).

--
FRH

Re: changing air filter
 

Fadi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it.
>
> the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty)
>
> i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the
> original filter
>
> 2 questions:
>
> -Is FRAM ok?
> -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get
> rid of it?
>
> I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting
> rid of the foam part is ok ...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fadi
>
I believe it depends on where you live if that foam part is included.
Folks from dry areas have it, wet areas don't seem to from what I have
read over the years here.

It is a dust collector to help keep the paper one from clogging too fast
I think.

Mike
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