I wasn't sure if the Genos filter was causing an issue or not.
I just put it back in, and there doesn't seem to be as drastic an airflow loss as I was expecting.
I've only had it installed for maybe a month or two, which is already what it looks like.
I think this is partly due to my exhaust flange leak under the hood.
I'm pretty sure the pipe directly connecting to the turbo has a crack and is causing the exhaust smell in the cab, and I assume what I'm looking at is soot, maybe.
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