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RailwayRog
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Air Filter Seams Split

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The air filter seams separated, is this a common occurrence on the oem filters?
I use mineral spirits and simple green to clean filter, never had a problem on other air filters.
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I've never heard of this. If the filter is many years old, then I would just chalk it up to wearing out.
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It happens. I washed an old one in Oxy-clean with hot water and it came apart completely.

Washing gently seems to help.
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Petrol and thinners can eat into glues. If getting another one is slow, they can be fixed with contact adhesive used to repair shoes.
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