A question on air filters. Do I need to buy the K&N cleaning kit for the K&N filters or is this a waste of money? Is the spray on oil of any value? Any reason not to just wash these with a mild dishwashing soap and water? Thanks.
Cleaning K&N Filters
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MoparMan
Enthusiast
The filter element alone will not trap much dirt - the oil is what makes the filter effective.
Fast Viper Dan
Enthusiast
I use dish soap. Wash them every 5k mi. and dry as best possible. You do need to use some type of oil. The K&N spray works good. If you don't have any or can't wait, use motor oil. That's what we use on our dirt bikes with foam filters.
Do not over soak them. A light film will catch the dirt.
Good Luck,
Dan
Do not over soak them. A light film will catch the dirt.
Good Luck,
Dan
Newport Viper
Enthusiast
I just buy new ones! Less mess...
VPRVENM97
Enthusiast
I use 409 to clean the filters and oil with K&N oil. Buy a second set and alternate them. That way you'll always have a clean set ready to go.
jimandela
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i cleaned my K&N and then sold them went with Roe's S&B bigger pleats better air flow.
but now i have the vipermed box with cones
but now i have the vipermed box with cones
