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mustangjoe02

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I just "recharged" my air filter the other day and now my car doesn't start strong when the engine is cold. After it starts, it runs fine. I have JLT rai. I followed the directions for cleaning it and didn't over oil the filter, atleast i dont thinks so. I also tried cleaning the MAF with MAF cleaner and no help. Please HELP.
 

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Very highly doubt there's a problem with the filter. There is an easy way to check that though. Pull the filter off and start it. See how it runs.
 
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How should it be running without the filter?
 

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you didn't 'over oil' the filter did you?
 
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i dont think so. if i did what could have happened?
 

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i doubt thats the issue. you would have to soak it to get any adverse effects i would think.
 
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