I am about ready to install the Mini-Madness Intake, question: does the filter come pre-oiled from the factory? It has a "oil" odor to it, but I can't detect if there is actually any oil on it. Much appreciated if someone can answer.

 

if it's dark pink colored it's oiled....

most of the madness intakes come pre-oiled.

peace,
d

 

Thanks d-mini-ero, I'm off to the garage...

 

I bought the Madness intake ( dark pink one) and although it had an oil smell, because it came with oil and oil cleaner I assumed it needed to be oiled and oiled it.

WHat I am wondering is if this is a problem. Too much application of oil. Reason is I noticed my gas mileage had gone down but that could also be due to the fact that the car is broken in and I am driving it harder due to the intake boost.

Probably 50 miles less a tank now then before. Any problems with over-oiling of the intake? How can I tell?

 

I don't have my MINI yet, a matter of days, but I know that on some cars over oiling can lead to problems with the Mass Airflow sensor

 

Mine was not pre-oiled.

 

The problem is, if you oil it too much, the excess oil can get sucked in and as timj said can much up the sensors. I know all K&N filters come pre-oiled and are usually sealed in plastic. I would expect the filter to be pre-oiled but I don't have the madness intake so I can't say. I can't imagine they wouldn't oil it but they might have.
-Chris

 

I installed the madness intake and the K&N was preoiled and sealed in a plastic bag. Love the kick in the pants and whine of the supercharger. Wish I had it during the driving school ... woohoo! Gave that M3 a run for his money.

Cheers

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>>Mine was not pre-oiled.
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was it pink?

 

Mine also was not pre-oiled, and directions stated to oil filter before installation.
The filter was pink.