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What is the best way to clean a K&N air filter?

... not sure if I should use carb cleaner on it or just soap and water... any suggestions?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Look at #20-23 and #27

    http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm

    Do not use pressure washer, high pressure air, or a hose! You will ruin the mesh/filter.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    DO NOT use Carb cleaner!!!! go buy the K/N recharging kit. you can find it at most parts stores. Also if you decide to use carb cleaner or gas, kiss your investment in that rechargeable air cleaner goodbye. Ive used a K/n on my motorcycle and cars for years . I was stupid early on and didn't head the directions once, I ruined that 75.00 filter. don't be cheap and negate the recharge kit,look you all ready bought that expensive filter ,maintain it properly.

  • 1 decade ago

    Follow Peter Griffin's advice.

    K&N made the filter.

    They know the correct way to clean their own filters.

    Do not use carb cleaner or any toxic fluids like contact/brake cleaner, gasoline, kerosine, etc.

    They will destroy the paper element.

    At the very least, just use compressed air and blow through the air cleaner with a blow gun.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    buy the cleaning kit, its like $10.00 you have to spray the cleaner in it let it sit about 5 min the rinse with water from inside out and let it dry about 2 hours or so then re-oil with the oiling spray.

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  • 51
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    they sell a cleaning kit for 8 bucks buy it your going to need the oil from the kit anyway

    1. a k&n is cotton gauze not paper

    2.if you blow it out you WILL ruin the filter. This will spead the fibers and that is not good

    3. buy the cleaning kit follow the instructions.

  • 1 decade ago

    Compressed air. Then dish soap and water. Wait for it to dry. K&N has a special oil spray. Spray the filter and wipe off the eccess oil.

  • 1 decade ago

    do not use compressed air use the k-n recharge kit follow the direction and it will work just fine

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You need to purchase the K&N recharge kit.

  • 1 decade ago

    use soap and water and high pressure air plus a good cleaner for anything is brake cleaner its the shi*

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    RECHARGE KIT!

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