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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 07:42 PM
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What do you guys recommend to clean my air cleaner....is k&n spray good sprays red
 
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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What do you guys recommend to clean my air cleaner....is k&n spray good sprays red
What kind of air cleaner do you have?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 07:58 PM
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If its an oiled cotton filter the K&N spray is fine
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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It's not cotton it's wired the k&n filter
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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The red stuff is the oil, you will need to clean it with the K&N (or alike) cleaner and water before you re-oil it with the red spray...
 
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Old Dec 25, 2015 | 08:40 PM
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I use K&N filter
 
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 11:16 AM
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The RED K&N spray is to oil cotton filters. It is not a cleaner. I use the following K&N filter recharger kit. It comes with a cleaning spray (works very well) and filter oil (Be careful not to over oil the filter).

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=99-5000

Filters are usually made of one of three different types of material e.g. Cotton, Sponge/Foam or Paper. If you do not have a cotton or sponge/foam filter then it is most likely not serviceable. If you have a paper filter then I would just replace the filter element instead of attempting to clean it.

Also, if your air filter is exposed to the elements like the air cleaner below, invest in a rain sock. It will extend the life of the filter.


http://jokermachine.com/products/har...aner-assy.html

One more thing, the filter in the picture above is a 4 inch K&N cotton filter. The cotton is shaped and protected by a wire/metal mesh screen. Is this what you mean by "Wired"?

Good Luck!
 

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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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What other cleaner will work on a K&N filter
 
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If you can't do a simple thing like clean a air cleaner maybe you should go to a shop. The directions are on the bottle read them
 
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Originally Posted by touchdown
If you can't do a simple thing like clean a air cleaner maybe you should go to a shop. The directions are on the bottle read them
Ouch - being a little tough on the Beaver aren't you Ward....
 
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