intake filter

mclovintsx · 10-15-2009, 09:34 PM

hey guys I was just wondering how you go about in cleaning a k&n intake cone filter? What would be the most effective way? I've heard of buying the cleaning kit, using oxyclean, or using dish water soap but I don't know which will clean it better. Thanks!

griffojm · 10-15-2009, 10:04 PM

Probably can't go wrong with the re-charge kit.

I know my cousin used gasoline and some kind of oil (can't remember what kind...I think WD-40 but not sure).

EscaBoi · 10-16-2009, 02:24 AM

I used the re-charge kit with my stock K&N filter, not sure if it helps you.

EuroRspec · 10-16-2009, 02:46 AM

I don't think you need to use soap, just hose it off, let dry and re-apply oil.

Carbon · 10-16-2009, 04:15 AM

Go with the recharger kit. It comes with the soap and the oil needed to clean it and it does a great job. But if you dont want to I wouldnt use anything harsh on it the best thing if you can do it just rinse it with cold water and let it air dry.

hdiddy · 10-16-2009, 04:58 AM

ive only ever used the re-charge kit to clean my air filters, it works great, you take off the filter, spray it with cleaner, let it soak, rinse, oil, done.

stylin · 10-16-2009, 12:33 PM

How often should you do this...?

mclovintsx · 10-16-2009, 03:07 PM

Well I've heard of people doing the oxyclean thing where they would soak it with oxyclean (with water of course) and just let it sit for a while. Then all the shit would just drip right off. Some people say it's more effective but I wasn't sure.

I bought a used intake so I was just wondering would it be better for me to buy a new one or just clean the current one. He used it for about 2 years or 40,000 miles.

mclovintsx · 10-16-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stylin

How often should you do this...?

Well the paper that came with the intake says you should clean every 2 years or so.

IntegraGSR23 · 10-16-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stylin

How often should you do this...?

I clean mine, every other oil change

mclovintsx · 10-16-2009, 03:24 PM

anybody want to help with the install?

xxkevo · 10-16-2009, 04:04 PM

use the recharge kit, K&N needs to be re-oiled

mclovintsx · 10-16-2009, 04:11 PM

how much would that run me. o_o

xxkevo · 10-16-2009, 04:15 PM

I think like no more then $20.. maybe $15 havent bought it in awhile

tsx4life · 10-16-2009, 05:31 PM

hey mclovin..i have the aem filter and honestly all i have to do is soak it in warm water with soap let it dry and put it back ..thats all...u should check into that filter ....