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Title: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 07, 2008, 09:15:48 AM
hi guys.. i was checking my hurricane air filter earlier hor.. then found "rust" on it.. looks like oxidation wor.. but hurricane is stainless steel rite.. how come still will "rust" de? u guys got the same problem mah? i think time to change le hor.. been using for for abt 2 yrs plus le..
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: clarence on August 07, 2008, 09:18:22 AM
I have used Hurricane drop-in filter for 3 years and it never rusted.

Oxidation? Stainless should not rust.

Have you ever seen your stainless steel fork and spoon rusting?   :bleh:
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: NSman on August 07, 2008, 09:25:10 AM
rust or some yellow stain???

or yours is a "Cheong" Hairycane?

:P :P :P
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 07, 2008, 09:33:50 AM
WAHHHHH. tio tekan le.. lol.. hmm... looks like yellow stain.. alot of dots dots de.. i used my huge torchlight hor.. looks like rust le.. shouldn't be cheong de lah.. that time many many moons ago.. we MO buy de mah.. i still remember.. i collected it in labrador park.. i think.. arhhhhh.. carmodz was there too!!!!!!!!! btw.. do u guys "wash" the hurricane ar? i was reading abt it in the webpage.. it says we should wash it after every oil change.. 5k or 10k.. i have never ever washed it b4.. lol..
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: aerosignal on August 07, 2008, 09:43:24 AM
Oxidation? Stainless should not rust.

Have you ever seen your stainless steel fork and spoon rusting?   :bleh:

Eh, actually got. Stainless steel is not rust proof only rust resistant. Technical name for SS is CRES, Corrosion Resistant Steel.
SS is especially prone to corrosion if left in contact with water. Unlike normal steel, it does not react with water in the air but if continuous left in contact with water, it will corrode.
That's why there is some truth in drying your utensils. It keeps them rust free. Maintains hardness of SS knives as well.
Salt is another culprit. SS corrodes rapidly in salty environment. I stay in Pasir Ris. My leatherman rusts, my WMF knives rust, that's why have to make sure they are all dried before putting away.
So in short, I am not surprised the filter rusts.
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: Carmodz on August 07, 2008, 09:44:37 AM
No.1 Stainless Steel can still rust/oxidise

No.2 Sis, since u r going to change car, then heehee nevermind, else, i wont really recommend u to continue using.

Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: Carmodz on August 07, 2008, 09:45:11 AM
Eh, actually got. Stainless steel is not rust proof only rust resistant. Technical name for SS is CRES, Corrosion Resistant Steel.
SS is especially prone to corrosion if left in contact with water. Unlike normal steel, it does not react with water in the air but if continuous left in contact with water, it will corrode.
That's why there is some truth in drying your utensils. It keeps them rust free. Maintains hardness of SS knives as well.
Salt is another culprit. SS corrodes rapidly in salty environment. I stay in Pasir Ris. My leatherman rusts, my WMF knives rust, that's why have to make sure they are all dried before putting away.
So in short, I am not surprised the filter rusts.

Yea. . . . :thumbsup:
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: aerosignal on August 07, 2008, 09:48:30 AM
it says we should wash it after every oil change.. 5k or 10k.. i have never ever washed it b4.. lol..
Necessary evil....
Needs to be washed to remove dirt to prevent blockage. You will also be surprised how corrosive dirt can be. I used to work in company who services aircraft heat exchangers. The units can last 20,000 hours or more with regular cleaning but without the cleaning, it will need to be replaced at about 10-12,000 hours because of leaks caused by corrosion.
However, I call it a necessary evil becuase if it is not dried properly after cleaning, then will cause corrosion also.
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 07, 2008, 09:49:28 AM
No.1 Stainless Steel can still rust/oxidise

No.2 Sis, since u r going to change car, then heehee nevermind, else, i wont really recommend u to continue using.



huh.. ken ar.. not going to change car le.. u bo read my change car thread.. :(.. lol.. BF ask me to save $$ inside joint acct mah.. i put in $1.1 k.. he put in $2.2 k every mth.. then next yr buy house, get married and try for babies lo.. wahahaha.. he says after everything, then he buy me the car i fancy then lo.. so good deal.. dun waste.. so i guess i better change my air fliter then.. hmm.. to simota? how is FR on simota anyone?
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 07, 2008, 09:51:32 AM
Necessary evil....
Needs to be washed to remove dirt to prevent blockage. You will also be surprised how corrosive dirt can be. I used to work in company who services aircraft heat exchangers. The units can last 20,000 hours or more with regular cleaning but without the cleaning, it will need to be replaced at about 10-12,000 hours because of leaks caused by corrosion.
However, I call it a necessary evil becuase if it is not dried properly after cleaning, then will cause corrosion also.

If that is the case.. i think mine is gone case le.. 3 yrs bo wash.. bo cleaning.. got yellow spots all ard.. i think is high time i change to a new one.. the next one.. i will make sure i wash it every 5k.. thnks bro!
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: aerosignal on August 07, 2008, 09:57:12 AM
huh.. ken ar.. not going to change car le.. u bo read my change car thread.. :(.. lol.. BF ask me to save $$ inside joint acct mah.. i put in $1.1 k.. he put in $2.2 k every mth.. then next yr buy house, get married and try for babies lo.. wahahaha.. he says after everything, then he buy me the car i fancy then lo.. so good deal.. dun waste.. so i guess i better change my air fliter then.. hmm.. to simota? how is FR on simota anyone?

FLAME ALERT!!!
If you ask me, stick to stock and replace every 10,000. Hehehehe :thumbsup:
Large pore filters like Hurricane allow higher flow rates which is good for performance but lets more crap through as well....
I have to keep my car for 10 years (and maybe more) so.... Preserving the engine more important.... Still believe in trusty fibres for filtering. ;D
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: aerosignal on August 07, 2008, 09:59:31 AM
BTW, I do like K&N but the cost of the filter and the thought of needing to re-oil every now and then put me off....
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 07, 2008, 10:02:42 AM
BTW, I do like K&N but the cost of the filter and the thought of needing to re-oil every now and then put me off....


Hmm? K&N good? or simota better? where can i buy either one ar? i think later go buy and change le.. dun waste time..  ;D
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: Carmodz on August 07, 2008, 10:04:39 AM
Hmm? K&N good? or simota better? where can i buy either one ar? i think later go buy and change le.. dun waste time..  ;D

later u free? come down find me. i got spare one. u take and use first.
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 07, 2008, 10:07:07 AM
later u free? come down find me. i got spare one. u take and use first.

mai lah... where got use first de.. i use i won't return le.. lol.. nvm lah.. sooner or later oso gotto buy 1 de.. might as well get 1 myself lo.. but thnks hor bro.. lup u lots! muackzzzzzzzz!!!!!
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 07, 2008, 10:07:36 AM
Oh... just need to know where i can buy them.. and which one to buy.. that's it.
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: Carmodz on August 07, 2008, 10:11:22 AM
mai lah... where got use first de.. i use i won't return le.. lol.. nvm lah.. sooner or later oso gotto buy 1 de.. might as well get 1 myself lo.. but thnks hor bro.. lup u lots! muackzzzzzzzz!!!!!

use first to see if you like the feeling....then u can go and buy.

but, my suggestion is for u to bring ur car to service, and get them to SCRUB CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY.

if my guess is correct, during idling, ur car vibrates slightly more than b4? Do an engine flush as well
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: clarence on August 07, 2008, 10:21:23 AM
FLAME ALERT!!!
If you ask me, stick to stock and replace every 10,000. Hehehehe :thumbsup:
Large pore filters like Hurricane allow higher flow rates which is good for performance but lets more crap through as well....
I have to keep my car for 10 years (and maybe more) so.... Preserving the engine more important.... Still believe in trusty fibres for filtering. ;D

100% agree!  ;D

When I was using Hurricane drop-in filter, I noticed the engine oil gets dirty faster, compared to using stock air filter.
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: shpesft on August 07, 2008, 10:26:21 AM
Oh... just need to know where i can buy them.. and which one to buy.. that's it.

Can get from Autobacs lor... Got mine from there...
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 08, 2008, 08:46:46 AM
no need buy now le.. yesterday my bf took out hurricane and wash it wif soap and water.. water is black.. totally black.. still got some insect wings kena washed out..  :w00t: ...lol.. he says he never seen such a dirty air filter b4.. wahahahah.. anywayz.. now car feels much better then b4 le.. will monitor c how.. if still sluggish.. then will get the either K&N or simota lo..
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: NSman on August 08, 2008, 08:50:26 AM
lol... you har...  :D :D

Your boy boy really 万事通, very handy mandy  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 08, 2008, 09:05:14 AM
yah.. arboden.. lol.. he says he is the "best" engineer in SIA.. wahahahahhaha.. good oso lah.. like this hor.. i can "save" alot.. everything he oso say he can repair.. then he say he can take out some parts from my car to make it fast fast.. :scared:
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: xuan511 on August 08, 2008, 09:10:41 AM
yah.. arboden.. lol.. he says he is the "best" engineer in SIA.. wahahahahhaha.. good oso lah.. like this hor.. i can "save" alot.. everything he oso say he can repair.. then he say he can take out some parts from my car to make it fast fast.. :scared:

Wa secret kungfu from Wu Ling Mi Ji ar  :cool2:

Sis must teach teach some skill ar  :devil2:
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 08, 2008, 09:19:48 AM
Wa secret kungfu from Wu Ling Mi Ji ar  :cool2:

Sis must teach teach some skill ar  :devil2:

eh... i got no skill to teach lah.. i useless kopi-soh..  ;D
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: aerosignal on August 08, 2008, 09:25:58 AM
.. yesterday my bf took out hurricane and wash it wif soap and water..

Steady lah!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Now, got remember to dry properly or not? Hahahahahaa
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 08, 2008, 09:27:41 AM
Steady lah!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Now, got remember to dry properly or not? Hahahahahaa

got.. he wash le then he blow dry it wif hair-dryer.. then he apply some kinda of lubricant to prevent it from rusting again.. all while i was watching hancock on the lappy.. wahaahahahah...
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: aerosignal on August 08, 2008, 09:35:11 AM
got.. he wash le then he blow dry it wif hair-dryer.. then he apply some kinda of lubricant to prevent it from rusting again.. all while i was watching hancock on the lappy.. wahaahahahah...
Wah.... Excellent service with personal Video On Demand somemore.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: xuan511 on August 08, 2008, 09:50:29 AM
eh... i got no skill to teach lah.. i useless kopi-soh..  ;D

".. then he say he can take out some parts from my car to make it fast fast.."  --> Skill leh lol
Title: Re: hurricane "rusting" ??
Post by: hopeless2212 on August 08, 2008, 10:44:41 AM
".. then he say he can take out some parts from my car to make it fast fast.."  --> Skill leh lol

Lol.. he can mah.. i cannot.. maybe he can install Boeing 747 Rolls-royce engine on my car.. wahahahahah