K&N Filter Cleaning Solution Clone?
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K&N Filter Cleaning Solution Clone?
I'm sure that the K&N cleaning solution is not that hard to duplicate, I heard 409 is the same stuff. Probably just a little soap and water mix?
What say the forum?
John
What say the forum?
John
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Being that k&n uses a cotton element I would say any mild dish soap or detergent would be fine. Its been a long time since I have ran an oiled filter, but remember the cleaner always ran out before oil since you don't need much oil anyway. I just swapped my se filter to k&n so curious to see what works best.
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Yep, no cleaner, lots of oil. And I have a K&N on my truck as well.
At least it's not an oil bath aircleaner like on my 1958 VW many moons ago. Quite messy for sure.
John
At least it's not an oil bath aircleaner like on my 1958 VW many moons ago. Quite messy for sure.
John
Last edited by John Harper; Nov 18, 2013 at 09:19 PM.
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I use dish soap with good results. The K&N filter media is simply cotton so anything that cleans cotton is good.
Next time I am going to try Simple Green.
Next time I am going to try Simple Green.
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I was thinking of Simple Green too, but with the Dawn recommendations, I think I'll go with that this go round. Plus, I happen to have a bottle left over from camping this summer.
What mix of Dawn/water do you all recommend?
Thanks to all for the great advice.
John
What mix of Dawn/water do you all recommend?
Thanks to all for the great advice.
John
Last edited by John Harper; Nov 19, 2013 at 06:54 PM.
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I would try about a plastic bottle cap with a 16oz spray bottle. Maybe not quite fill cap full and add a drop or 2 if not soapy enough. If using a degreaser especially simple green I would dilute it some unless it is already diluted. I have a gallon jug of it. Would try 2 parts water to one part simple green and see how that works. Like 4oz simple green to 8 oz water.