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I have a T-Maxx 3.3 (new)and a nitro rustler 2.5 (used). The air filter on the rustler I can tell is pre oiled because I had to buy a new filter assembly, but on the maxx it does not look to me that the filter is oiled. Is this so due to the maxx having a 2 stage filter on it?

On the rustler will regular light weight motor oil work for oiling after cleaning or would oil from an automotive K&N air filter work (I have a small amount left in a bottle).
 
You should really get the RC filter oil, I don't think K&N is "sticky" enough. That's just my opinion, as I would rather be safe than replace an engine due to my filter not working properly.
 
Thanks, I had been told they were one in the same. But I will be getting some hobby grade! Sorry for the mis information.


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I'm into bikes, so I always ran bike filter oil. It's tackier than even the RC stuff. Put a small bead of grease where the foam meets the base also, to trap anything that might get past and help hold the filter in place.
 
Yup, just use that kind you get in a bike shop. And as a plus it's much cheaper.
 
neobart said:
Yup, just use that kind you get in a bike shop. And as a plus it's much cheaper.
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Yep, for a HUGE can of it compared to a tiny little bottle at the LHS. They also sell cleaner that's foam safe too, good stuff as well.
 
HPIguy said:
I'm into bikes, so I always ran bike filter oil. It's tackier than even the RC stuff. Put a small bead of grease where the foam meets the base also, to trap anything that might get past and help hold the filter in place.
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Good info, I never knew that and as long as it's as tacky or tackier it should work fine.
 
HPIguy said:
I'm into bikes, so I always ran bike filter oil. It's tackier than even the RC stuff. Put a small bead of grease where the foam meets the base also, to trap anything that might get past and help hold the filter in place.
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So when you say your into bikes do you mean like dirt bikes? If so I can go to the local bike shop and get the oil there.

Thanks for all the great information. Also does the T-Maxx duel stage filter need oiled?
 
sounds like the old oil bath filter i had on a 1950 chevy. in street cars/trucks we have come a long way.
 
msd143 said:
So when you say your into bikes do you mean like dirt bikes? If so I can go to the local bike shop and get the oil there.

Thanks for all the great information. Also does the T-Maxx duel stage filter need oiled?
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Used to be dirt bikes, supermoto and minis now. Yep, you should be able to get it at any local bike shop. I also have a good way to get even coverage every time. Place the filter inside a zip lock bag and squirt some oil onto it, squeeze and work the oil into the filter well. Then using a paper towel, remove the filter from the bag, and squeeze it out a few times on clean areas of the paper towel until it's tacky, but not gooey and wet. This should leave you with a nice even coat of oil, yet not over oiled.
 
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