[Devilman]

Originally Posted by SoCal LS-L

Im not familiar with the FRAM washables....but you have to oil those right?? If you use too much oil, it can mist off the the filter and onto the MAF vane... causing your very same symptoms. I would clean your MAF with some MAF cleaner or Brakekleen and use less oil before blowing more cash on another filter.

No it doesnt indicate that it requires oil, like the K&N ones etc. But just putting it in there, it made things go the way of whack. I had the somewhat dirty old one in there for the pinch,ran fine for the moment. Having to content with the humidity jacket that is florida doesnt help either. Purolator here i come.