Cleaning K&N Filter
When K&N came out years ago, we were told the dirtier they get the better they filter.
When you do clean the filter, go light with the oil, or it will make your engine run rich,
and suck the excise oil into the engine.
When you do clean the filter, go light with the oil, or it will make your engine run rich,
and suck the excise oil into the engine.
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Not sure why you would need to try something other than what works, is readily available, and isn't very expensive. But, to each his own.
Oh yeah...a very light oiling on the outside otherwise the filter will drip, it's easiest to get a light costing with the spray bottle.
Oh yeah...a very light oiling on the outside otherwise the filter will drip, it's easiest to get a light costing with the spray bottle.
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Thanks for the tips guys. I know we have oxy and club soda. I'll stop at auto zone and see if they have the oil. Thanks again.
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I have used 409, but now I just stick with what comes in the recharge package.
I say don't try to blow it dry with a hose, could damage or put thin spots in the media.
Lay it in the sun for a while, or over a vent, let it dry on it's own.
Not too much oil, you will get the hang of it.
Pollen season is full blast down here right now, I plan to clean mine again as soon as that slacks off.
I say don't try to blow it dry with a hose, could damage or put thin spots in the media.
Lay it in the sun for a while, or over a vent, let it dry on it's own.
Not too much oil, you will get the hang of it.
Pollen season is full blast down here right now, I plan to clean mine again as soon as that slacks off.
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I buy the K&N filter cleaner and the filter oil by the gallon on Amazon. $25 and $28 respectively which is a small fraction of the cost of buying the the 12 oz aerosol cans at $10 a pop. Seems like a lifetime supply of the filter oil. Maybe not for the cleaner.
