Originally Posted by 540EXPRESS
Guys,
Just put a open cone air filter kit on my 94 540. The problem is that after driving it hard the CEL light comes on and then it will barley idle. I have tried resetting the light, it only holds the problem till I start stepping on it again. Any ideas? THX
94 540 BLK/BLK
AUTO, 162,000K
89 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Built T3/T4 Turbo Conversion
390 whp
98 Volvo T-5 BLK/TAN
SOME BOOST ADDED
Originally Posted by 540EXPRESS
I dont think its a K&N. It looks like some kind of K&N knock off filter though. Did not see any oil on it. Can those type of filters cause problems on these cars?
94 540 BLK/BLK
AUTO, 162,000K
89 Porsche 944 Turbo S
Built T3/T4 Turbo Conversion
390 whp
98 Volvo T-5 BLK/TAN
SOME BOOST ADDED
Why spend money on aftermarket 'fancy' air filters, the original ones on the E34 are hardly restrictive at all and fitting anything less restrictive just allows more junk to get into your engine.
whats a "CEL" light?
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Check Engine, Lunkhead!
93 525i / 01 330Ci / 98 Camry / 91 Volvo 240 / 99 Jeep GC
I saw one of them before..on someone elses post once...LOL
I dont do stomp tests anymore cause it still runs
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95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy