cleaning a K&N cone filter

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ahunt01

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Hey all, I have an AEM K&N cone filter that needs to be cleaned/replaced. I hate to replace it, since I like the way it looks. I also have another K&N cone filter surrounded with a heat shield that I use for the summer and I don't think another filter will fit inside the shield, so I'd like to clean that filter as well.



How do I clean the air filters?

Do I buy a special kit or what? If so, then is it obtainable at walmart, pepboys, autozone, etc?

Is there a certain brand of cleaners that I should get?

Thanks,

Adam
 
yes, they sell a kit at local parts stores...

just spray the cleaner on the filter, let it sit and then hose it off.

let the filter dry and then re-oil it and re-install it.

it's all included in the kit when you buy it.



-Chad.
 
srtchad said:
yes, they sell a kit at local parts stores...

just spray the cleaner on the filter, let it sit and then hose it off.

let the filter dry and then re-oil it and re-install it.

it's all included in the kit when you buy it.



-Chad.
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Exactly!

Only other thing is: DON'T OVER OIL YOUR FILTER!!!! :nono
 
Why is because it causes too much silicone to go into your engine, creatine more wear and tear on it. Just don't oil the filter too often. Id oil every other year.
 
Ah, so since my filter is only half a year old, but still is very dirty, I should just use the cleaning solution on it?
 
Using to much oil , causes the oil to migrate into the air intake tube , then contaminating the MAP sensor which in turn wil cause the computer to recalibrate and cause poor performance..



To clean the MAP sensor just use electrical contact cleaner...be gentle as some are just fine wires and are fragile..



use the perscribed cleaner..and oil...the oil has a high tack agent to help dirt collect



AL
 
Do I buy a special kit or what? If so, then is it obtainable at walmart, pepboys, autozone, etc?
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Some K&N air filters have the one million mile warranty. So if this is what you have, buy the K&N cleaning kit to extend the life of your filter.
 
Ive, been using the same K&N for over eight years now. I clean it and oil it once a year and it looks and works like new. Just take care of it and it will last you a long time. No need to but a new one.
 
To help prevent over-oiling, I lay my freshly oiled K&N on several layers of paper towels for awhile. This helps pull out any excess oil to prevent it getting on my MAF sensor. Has worked for me for years.

If you do get oil on your MAF sensor wire, you can very gently wipe it with an isopropyl alcohol dipped cotton swab. But be very, very gentle.

And while you're in there, you may as well clean the throttle body. I do my TB every year when I do my filter. Surprising how gunked it gets, and even more surprising how much better the car runs after cleaning!



Dave
 
Personally I think it's a waste to toss out a reusable filter.... :down



Besides, there have been reports from time to time that the factory sometimes over-oils the filters anyway. It is not hard to clean them out and re-oil them at all, and the instructions that come with a K&N cleaning kit are quite clear on how to do it.



It takes a while for my filter to get very dirty at all, so I clean it only once every 1.5 years or so at the moment. It depends how dusty your drives are though.
 
Other than the fact that the filter is reusable do you all see a difference in performance? Is there a fuel saving benefit?



TIA
 
I have K & Ns on Cad., Mtneer. & Civic. Cant say I noticed much difference. Although I do really like the sound of the open element w/the V8 Cad & Mtneer. I clean & re-oil them once a year. Never a problem in the last three years.

If all else fails....Follow the directions.

The oil on the MAS is from some yahoo not reading the simple directions.
 
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