How do I clean my K&N filter?

[GasX]

I have a feeling it is time for a cleaning, but don't know where to start. The K&N FAQ's most germane piece of advice was to only use their cleaning oil...

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have a feeling it is time for a cleaning, but don't know where to start. The K&N FAQ's most germane piece of advice was to only use their cleaning oil...

I picked up the K&N cleaner kit (includes cleaner and filter oil) at Advanced Auto Parts for ~$10. Included in the kit is directions to do the cleaning. Entire process from removal to re-installation takes 30-45 minutes.

Basic breakdown is you soak it in the soap, rinse, and then oil.

 

[Buttzilla]

buy a new one?

 

[arcenite]

Originally posted by: Buttzilla
buy a new one?

You don't know much about K&N filters, do you?

Bill

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: Mwilding
I have a feeling it is time for a cleaning, but don't know where to start. The K&N FAQ's most germane piece of advice was to only use their cleaning oil...

I picked up the K&N cleaner kit (includes cleaner and filter oil) at Advanced Auto Parts for ~$10. Included in the kit is directions to do the cleaning. Entire process from removal to re-installation takes 30-45 minutes.

Basic breakdown is you soak it in the soap, rinse, and then oil.

cool - thanks

Maybe I'll get a type R sticker and get even MORE HP out of my car....

 

[amdskip]

Originally posted by: Buttzilla
buy a new one?

They last forever.

 

[TheNinja]

You talking for your car? I'm not sure if it works the same or not, but for my dirtbike, I just give it a quick dunk in soapy water, then I soak it in kerosene for maybe 10 minues. Then I set it out in the sun to dry. When it's dry, put some K&N filter oil on it and your ready to rock.

 

[Stifko]

I got the k&n cleaning kit too. Its just a spray bottle with some soapy stuff and oil that you put on after its clean and dry. It will take more than a half an hour b/c the filter has to dry. After the soap spray soaks in you gotta rinse it out.

 

[Hammer]

Originally posted by: amdskip

Originally posted by: Buttzilla
buy a new one?

They last forever.

hmmm. didn't know that. cool.

 

[AMCRambler]

Why the oil I wonder? Hey Mwilding where'd you get the K&N filter for your Contour?

 

[PG]

Originally posted by: Hammer

Originally posted by: amdskip

Originally posted by: Buttzilla
buy a new one?

They last forever.

hmmm. didn't know that. cool.

If you don't understand the subject why post anything?

 

[PG]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler
Why the oil I wonder? Hey Mwilding where'd you get the K&N filter for your Contour?

Why the oil? See my response above.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler
Why the oil I wonder? Hey Mwilding where'd you get the K&N filter for your Contour?

came with it and a couple of other minor mods...

 

[Blain]

I use a Holley Power Shot filter and clean it with Goo Gone citrus cleaner.
Works Great!

 

[BatmanNate]

Gas or carb cleaner.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Originally posted by: PG

Originally posted by: AMCRambler
Why the oil I wonder? Hey Mwilding where'd you get the K&N filter for your Contour?

Why the oil? See my response above.

Oil keeps it moist so dirt sticks to it.

 

[anxi80]

that reminds me....need to clean mine! thanks for the reminder!

 

[Apex]

The most important thing to remember as you're finishing up is do not over-oil the filter.

Too much oil will cause the oil to get sucked through and into your air sensor. That often becomes an expensive and or tedious to correct mistake.

 

[vegetation]

Be careful when you oil it, don't go too crazy or else you'll have a lot of it start to ooze out after a while. That's bad. You just want to ensure there's good coverage.