Why we should adhere to Maintenance Schedule

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Sometimes we are inclined to blow off some of the maintenance requirements spelled out in our manuals. Here is an example of why we need to be careful before doing that.

At 28,000 miles the maintenance schedule, for the RT anyway, calls for the evaporative system canister pre-filter to be replaced. The parts diagram lists it as air filter. Here is what mine looked like after 26,200 miles, of which 99%+ was highway travel. The filter is dirty. I thought the requirement to change it was probably a case of over cautious maintenance but now I know better!

Evap can filter 1a.jpg Evap can filter 2a.jpg Evap can filter 3a.jpg

The filter is foam on wire screen. Looking at how it's made of I think I may be able to wash it clean and reuse it the next time it needs to be changed.

I don't recall the canister pre-filter being discussed here which is why I decided to post this.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It washed up real good so I'll keep it.

When it's time to replace yours give serious consideration to taking it apart and washing it. You'll save about $35!

[Netminder]

Excellent info! Thanks very much for posting it!

[billybovine]

Just think of all the dirt that went into the vent system of older Spyders that did not have a filter.

[JayBros]

When I changed mine I popped for the new filter before disassembling the old one -- to my benefit -- as my filter was quite rusty at the bottom, probably from some frog strangling rains I'd ridden through. That bottom vent is a short open tube to the atmosphere.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

When I changed mine I popped for the new filter before disassembling the old one -- to my benefit -- as my filter was quite rusty at the bottom, probably from some frog strangling rains I'd ridden through. That bottom vent is a short open tube to the atmosphere.

Yeah, the screen in mine had a little bit of rust, but not bad enough to throw it away!

[trikermutha]

will be curious what it looks like at the next 26K?

Those type of filter degrade over time. But then again I have used those type of filters on my power garden equipment and never cleaned them until they fell out

Since the weather looks like crap the next week or so maybe I will check mine to

[JayBros]

will be curious what it looks like at the next 26K?...

Since the weather looks like crap the next week or so maybe I will check mine to

It's one of those maintenance jobs that takes longer to remove and reinstall the Tupperware than to change the filter.

[Little Blue]

Thanks for the Tip.

[SPYD3R]

Sometimes we are inclined to blow off some of the maintenance requirements spelled out in our manuals. Here is an example of why we need to be careful before doing that.

At 28,000 miles the maintenance schedule, for the RT anyway, calls for the evaporative system canister pre-filter to be replaced. The parts diagram lists it as air filter. Here is what mine looked like after 26,200 miles, of which 99%+ was highway travel. The filter is dirty. I thought the requirement to change it was probably a case of over cautious maintenance but now I know better!

Evap can filter 1a.jpg Evap can filter 2a.jpg Evap can filter 3a.jpg

The filter is foam on wire screen. Looking at how it's made of I think I may be able to wash it clean and reuse it the next time it needs to be changed.

I don't recall the canister pre-filter being discussed here which is why I decided to post this.

YES, we should do proper maintenance on our vehicles...
however, washing the 'foam' in a filter can be a NOT SO GOOD idea... some, not all, detergents will break down the properties of the foam... it may look good after being washed, but in time it will deteriorate and start falling apart... and you would then be sucking that into the system... CAUTION: check the filter after you've ridden your SPYD3R some distance... it may be FINE, but it may also not be so fine.... for $35, i'd opt for a new one....
i wonder if K&N makes a replacement filter for this application....??????
jmho
Dan P
SPYD3R

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I did put a new one in. I opened this one before tossing it, and then decided to keep it. I have seen foam deteriorate but it takes a long time usually. Reusing may or may not be wise. Everyone needs to decide for themselves.

[Road-Kill]

I'm reading thinking (hoping) my dealer is doing these as listed on the maintenance schedule.
I'll never know because unless I tear apart everything he does it will be "faith".

Sometimes we are inclined to blow off some of the maintenance requirements spelled out in our manuals. Here is an example of why we need to be careful before doing that.

At 28,000 miles the maintenance schedule, for the RT anyway, calls for the evaporative system canister pre-filter to be replaced. The parts diagram lists it as air filter. Here is what mine looked like after 26,200 miles, of which 99%+ was highway travel. The filter is dirty. I thought the requirement to change it was probably a case of over cautious maintenance but now I know better!

Evap can filter 1a.jpg Evap can filter 2a.jpg Evap can filter 3a.jpg

The filter is foam on wire screen. Looking at how it's made of I think I may be able to wash it clean and reuse it the next time it needs to be changed.

I don't recall the canister pre-filter being discussed here which is why I decided to post this.

[UtahPete]

Good reminder. Thanks.