Any Pipercross lifetime air filter users?

AllHailKingVolvo · Jan 1st, 2020, 16:09

Hi all,
My new 940 had a Pipercross filter fitted in 2017, and the filter box proudly proclaims that it's a lifetime filter and rather than being replaced periodically, it should be cleaned using the company's proprietary cleaning kit.

Does anyone else have any experience with these? Decent kit or snake oil?

Many thanks!
Phil

Clan · Jan 1st, 2020, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllHailKingVolvo

Hi all,
My new 940 had a Pipercross filter fitted in 2017, and the filter box proudly proclaims that it's a lifetime filter and rather than being replaced periodically, it should be cleaned using the company's proprietary cleaning kit.

Does anyone else have any experience with these? Decent kit or snake oil?

Many thanks!
Phil

you won't find anything better than the factory paper air filter element ...

You have to spend money washing your pipercross one , they are designed for races rather than doing 10's of thousands of miles with no maintenence ..

Laird Scooby · Jan 1st, 2020, 16:47

I don't have experience of the Pipercross version Phil but i have a K&N lifetime replacement filter in my Rover.

Gives a notieable improvement in performance/ecponomy without the roar of a cone filter and without having to modify the filter housing.

Been watching this one for my 760 which will also fit some 940s but there are two different sizes, both similar but different enough to cause a problem for both the 760 and 940 so the only way is to get your measuring stick out!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K-N-air-f...6/332525662505

As the Pipercross air filters are designed to do the same job, i'd expect similar good things from the one you've got but a word to the wise, the filter oil goes a long way so apply it sparingly and evenly!

If you've overdone one bit and a neighbouring bit is underdone, prop it up overnight to allow the oil to migrate downwards into the "dry" bit, don't just add more oil.

Made that mistake with the first one and had to clean it and re-apply the oil, wasteful and costly!

Jebus · Jan 1st, 2020, 19:48

Some people swear by them others hate them, personally unless going for looks and turbo noises with an induction kit paper is best, the difference in airflow isn't something likely to notice and they paper filters do the best job in filtering air.

A link to what at least looks like a properly done batch of tests here

940volvoman · Jan 5th, 2020, 16:10

I had a pipercross lifetime filter, but I took it out and replced it with a standard paper air filter,simply because I didn't have the time for faff about cleaning the thing.

Laird Scooby · Jan 5th, 2020, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by 940volvoman

I had a pipercross lifetime filter, but I took it out and replced it with a standard paper air filter,simply because I didn't have the time for faff about cleaning the thing.

I suppose you've thrown the Pipercross filter away?

940volvoman · Jan 5th, 2020, 22:26

No, I dont expect so.!!

Jan 1st, 2020, 16:09	#1
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	Any Pipercross lifetime air filter users? Hi all, My new 940 had a Pipercross filter fitted in 2017, and the filter box proudly proclaims that it's a lifetime filter and rather than being replaced periodically, it should be cleaned using the company's proprietary cleaning kit. Does anyone else have any experience with these? Decent kit or snake oil? Many thanks! Phil __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Jan 1st, 2020, 16:47	#3
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:43 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	I don't have experience of the Pipercross version Phil but i have a K&N lifetime replacement filter in my Rover. Gives a notieable improvement in performance/ecponomy without the roar of a cone filter and without having to modify the filter housing. Been watching this one for my 760 which will also fit some 940s but there are two different sizes, both similar but different enough to cause a problem for both the 760 and 940 so the only way is to get your measuring stick out! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K-N-air-f...6/332525662505 As the Pipercross air filters are designed to do the same job, i'd expect similar good things from the one you've got but a word to the wise, the filter oil goes a long way so apply it sparingly and evenly! If you've overdone one bit and a neighbouring bit is underdone, prop it up overnight to allow the oil to migrate downwards into the "dry" bit, don't just add more oil. Made that mistake with the first one and had to clean it and re-apply the oil, wasteful and costly! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Jan 1st, 2020, 19:48	#4
Jebus VOC Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 17:49 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aberdeen	Some people swear by them others hate them, personally unless going for looks and turbo noises with an induction kit paper is best, the difference in airflow isn't something likely to notice and they paper filters do the best job in filtering air. A link to what at least looks like a properly done batch of tests here __________________ 1992 2.0 SE Turbo Wentworth, now with b230ft & M90 2005 S60 2.0T the baby T5 Last edited by Jebus; Jan 1st, 2020 at 19:52.

Jan 5th, 2020, 16:10	#5
940volvoman Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Burgess Hill	I had a pipercross lifetime filter, but I took it out and replced it with a standard paper air filter,simply because I didn't have the time for faff about cleaning the thing.

Jan 5th, 2020, 22:26	#7
940volvoman Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Burgess Hill	No, I dont expect so.!!

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