Oil Bath Air Cleaner Vs Paper. Umm, its a little messy. having used both the oil bath, and a paper element on my truck, the oil bath is quieter.
( Early Type ) V6 Oil Bath To Paper Element Air Cleaner Conversion ECJ5 - image credit : www.earlycj5.com
the paper elements are basicly for the efficiency, they are like 99% compared to 80% for oilbath. the #1 reason for vw switching from oil bath to the paper filter was maintenance, customers and serves department mechanics wanted less hassle,, its a lot. Oil bath air cleaners are extremely efficient in removing dust and dirt particles from the air.
( Early Type ) V6 Oil Bath To Paper Element Air Cleaner Conversion ECJ5
So with the oil bath, 20% of the grit is getting into your. When paper filters became popular in the. air goes through and the dirt sticks to the oil. having used both the oil bath, and a paper element on my truck, the oil bath is quieter.
