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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 03:41 PM
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Hi was wondering,This is a stock Element part 29400267 says dry type element do not oil sentec.Can't seem to find info if this a reusable filter or not.Was wondering is someone knows?Thanks
 
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That is the OEM ventilator filter, it is paper and does not require oil. HD says that filter is washable and reusable.
 
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Thought is was but picked up a new take off and the guy was saying it not reusable and couldn't find any info
 
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I have one and it is washable and oilable. Is that a word.....this is for the M8 version

Maintenance procedure from the installation instructions..
  1. Remove the air cleaner cover center screw.
  2. Tap the element to dislodge any loose dirt. Gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
  3. Spray air filter cleaner liberally onto the cotton filter media. Let soak for ten minutes OR roll and soak the cotton filter media in a shallow pan of air filter cleaner. Remove immediately, and let soak for ten minutes.
  4. Rinse off the filter media (flowing from the clean side to the dirty side), with low-pressure tap water.
  5. After rinsing, shake off all excess water, and let the filter media air dry. DO NOT use compressed air or a heat gun to speed drying.
  6. After the filter media is completely dry. EITHER spray air filter oil along each pleat, once only, holding the spray nozzle approximately 8 cm (3 in) away from the media, OR carefully use a squeeze bottle to deposit oil along each pleat, once only. Let the oil absorb into the filter media for 20 minutes before proceeding. After 20 minutes, inspect the filter media. Carefully apply oil to any remaining visible white spots on the filter media. Allow to absorb
 
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by golfblues
I have one and it is washable and oilable. Is that a word.....this is for the M8 version

Maintenance procedure from the installation instructions..
  1. Remove the air cleaner cover center screw.
  2. Tap the element to dislodge any loose dirt. Gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
  3. Spray air filter cleaner liberally onto the cotton filter media. Let soak for ten minutes OR roll and soak the cotton filter media in a shallow pan of air filter cleaner. Remove immediately, and let soak for ten minutes.
  4. Rinse off the filter media (flowing from the clean side to the dirty side), with low-pressure tap water.
  5. After rinsing, shake off all excess water, and let the filter media air dry. DO NOT use compressed air or a heat gun to speed drying.
  6. After the filter media is completely dry. EITHER spray air filter oil along each pleat, once only, holding the spray nozzle approximately 8 cm (3 in) away from the media, OR carefully use a squeeze bottle to deposit oil along each pleat, once only. Let the oil absorb into the filter media for 20 minutes before proceeding. After 20 minutes, inspect the filter media. Carefully apply oil to any remaining visible white spots on the filter media. Allow to absorb
That is for the ventilator high flow cotton filter (K+N) what he has is the OEM paper ventilator filter.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 04:17 PM
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Yup says do not oil.I am sure paper won't last to many washing
 
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Yup says do not oil.I am sure paper won't last to many washing
Yeah I personally wouldn't wash and resuse it but maybe once, I would just purchase the high flow cotton element and be done with it.
 
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Originally Posted by Quik
That is for the ventilator high flow cotton filter (K+N) what he has is the OEM paper ventilator filter.
oops, my bad....
 
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i got my Ventilator off the wall at the dealership and it is an oiled element. I think the one that comes stock on the CVOs are not oiled
 
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