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K&N air filter cleaning

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I have what appears to be a K&N air filter stock replacement cartridge. It's the cloth type encased in a wire screen that appears to be oiled. Can you folks share the best way to clean these? I know they make a "special" cleaner but has anyone had any luck with any household cleaners? I searched the forums but it returns over 500 posts and I don't feel to patient today.
Thanks.
 
chiphead said:
I have what appears to be a K&N air filter stock replacement cartridge. It's the cloth type encased in a wire screen that appears to be oiled. Can you folks share the best way to clean these? I know they make a "special" cleaner but has anyone had any luck with any household cleaners? I searched the forums but it returns over 500 posts and I don't feel to patient today.
Thanks.
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I washed them before in the kitchen sink using dish soap..Rinse really good and blow it dry before new oil is sprayed on.
 
gsbill said:
I washed them before in the kitchen sink using dish soap..Rinse really good and blow it dry before new oil is sprayed on.
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This works very well, although K&N recommends that you do not blow it dry, just let it air dry.
 
koolaid_kid said:
This works very well, although K&N recommends that you do not blow it dry, just let it air dry.
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Sweet. Thanks. Looks like I'll wash it in a bucket of soapy water, rinse and let air dry for a couple of days. Once dry, I have some air filter oil left over from my quads that I'll use. Thanks again.
 
Air dry them only. ALSO, wash and rinse from the inside-out only. Washing/rinsing from the outside-in compromises the filter. I use K&N cleaner and filter oil. I suppose you can use a mild DILUTED cleaner of "409" and water. Pour it in a pan about 1/4" deep and slowly roll the filter in it. Use K&N filter oil. It's cheap and will last a long time under normal conditions. Don't use motor oil or some other stuff.
 
you can get the K&N filter service kit for under $15usd, I got my latest one for $10 at a chain auto parts place.
you get alot of cleanings out of the kit, I got 15 out of my fist kit before my brother smashed the spray bottle :mad: and it was only about 2/3rds used.
 
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