I doubt the guy at the factory has a bucket of oil to carefully wipe on each filter. That's likely the reason they are tough the first time. Maybe they should have a ring sponge like at the bar for the salt-on-the-rim application. 
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2004 Dark Plum Base with windows tinted, cabin filter, silencers removed, fog lights, 18\'s, all Red taillights, Blaine\'s struts, modesty cover, color-matched center dash, 06 rear bumper
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