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How do u guys clean your air filter "other than using the cleaning kit"

Old Feb 27, 2010 | 04:47 AM
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Exclamation How do u guys clean your air intake filter "other than using the cleaning kit"

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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 05:14 AM
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buy a new one

what filter?
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 05:27 AM
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the filter thats in the air intake..
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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ive also used simple green on air filters... it works pretty good..
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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I just spray some solvent (air-cleaner detergent) on it and hose it off (inside spraying outward) and let it air dry before oiling. Oil in thin even coat, dry 20 minutes and coat again if necessary. Towel soak excess if any.
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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Never thought of that. What do you do, knock most the dirt off and through it in there? Any special soap? Normal cycle with heated drying too?
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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I've always used Tide or Cheer laundry detergent. Works great and doesn't seem to affect the gauze.

I've always used the proper oil to re-oil them...
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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hose it out
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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My father told me that he has used WD-40 in lieu of the K&N oil...

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