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alex · 09-16-2002, 05:01 PM

How would i clean my filter if i don't have the K&N filter cleaning stuff?

just like with water, or what?
here is a picture of my intake:

thanks!

lankanprince · 09-16-2002, 05:07 PM

I bought the K&N Air filter cleaner thing at Can Tire (cost me like 10 USD)
You have to spray water, and get out all the dirt.... thats basically all you can do if you dont have the oil and clener, but washing it out should help

***Silver Streak*** · 09-16-2002, 05:09 PM

Well, even if you clean it with water (which won't get rid of the dirt and grime), you still have to re-oil it...usually the cleaning kit comes with the oil as well. It's like $15cdn for the kit at Canadian Tire...I suggest buying a cleaning kit.

alex · 09-16-2002, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Streak

Well, even if you clean it with water (which won't get rid of the dirt and grime), you still have to re-oil it...usually the cleaning kit comes with the oil as well. It's like $15cdn for the kit at Canadian Tire...I suggest buying a cleaning kit.

aiight.....thanks

PeaZs · 09-16-2002, 06:21 PM

hmm lemme try to find a site for the whole instructions for this...
btw: how long until you have to clean your filter? 1 year?

PeaZs · 09-16-2002, 06:52 PM

ok nevermind, i answered my own question:
K&N has a "Million Mile Warranty" or basically for the life of your vehicle. K&N says their filter will go up to 40,000 or more miles before needing cleaning. K&N also says that you should not clean your filter more than 25 times or the cotton filter media can become to worn to filter effectively.
also!! i have answers for u alex

here is the site for cleaning your filter: http://www.knfilters.com/clningins.htm
and here is some information that should interested those who want to read about the K&N filters: http://www.dccarcare.com/tipowk/tipowk20.html
hope they helped!

alex · 09-16-2002, 08:03 PM

thanks for the help
i bought a cleaning kit, and lets just say "dayum"

the water coming out of it was BLACK, it was a dirty filter!

TOM'S CAMRY · 09-17-2002, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alex

thanks for the help
i bought a cleaning kit, and lets just say "dayum"

the water coming out of it was BLACK, it was a dirty filter!

That's true! I happened when I washed my K&N too!

You re-oil it and put it back in your car. When You floor it on the street, you will feel it has more power than you just buy it.

Calvin