Clean an air filter on a car.

[yobarman]

I own a 95 Maxima and recently the car has been growing increasingly loud as it runs. Not any vibration or anything, but the engine just growls louder than usual as i move along. It's pretty sweet, but I don't think it may be good for the car.

I filled up today and realized im getting about 3mpg less than my previous fill up. This could be due to less highway driving, but also to the fact that i havent cleaned the air filter since i bought the car 3 years ago. Since i moved to denver, i realized that it is incredibly most dusty around here than back east.

I have this filter on my car, and it says to clean it on a regular basis. What is the best to go about cleaning the filter for optimal and safe results?

 

[GrammatonJP]

yikes.. they sell cleaning kits.. you're suppose to spray on cleaner, rinse from inside out only, dry and reoil.. takes a few hour..

 

[iamwiz82]

Have you checked for an exhaust leak?

 

[yobarman]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Have you checked for an exhaust leak?

No, but i'm pretty sure there is one. The car has been falling apart slowly but surely, but its still going strong

 

[GrammatonJP]

http://www.se-r.net/engine/intake_install.html

if you want the cleaning kit, let me know, i got two of them for free.. do not use kn anymore... one is brand new.. unused. the only thing is i dont know if you can ship that stuff by air.. its aerosol can


I picked up a K&N Filter Recharger Filter Care Service Kit (# 99-5000) for $10.99 at PepBoys. You can pick it up at most auto parts stores. Don't be embarassed to ask! It wound up being behind the counter where I went.

I went by the K&N directions on the box. There are only a few things I wanted to mention.

Make sure that when you're spraying water and cleaner that you get each fold.
Make sure you rinse and spray water and cleaner from the inside-out. This way no dirt gets further into your filter.
Make sure the filter is dry of any water before installing.
The whole process takes a little while so leave some time. Do it some time when you're not planning on going back out for a while. Also, make sure that when you reinstall the filter that you're careful! It took me 3 full days to clean my filter because I wasn't careful and I was in a rush. Next time, I plan on bettering that!

 

[tvbi]

3 YEARS??!?!?

get this http://www.autoanything.com/air-filters/69A2100A0A0.aspx

 

[yobarman]

ROFL thanks guys . I feel like a negligent parent. I will hit up the auto parts store today