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K+N panel filter - cleaning #233688
09/11/2006 20:38
09/11/2006 20:38

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Hi. Took my airbox apart yesterday to see what lurked, and found what i think is a K+N filter (Its orange cotton gauze rather than the usual paper i'd expect). But, its filthy, as in caked in crap, full with random crap.

How shall i clean it? I know they have a 'million mile warranty' on them so it shouldnt need replacement. I thought of blasting the crap out with compressed air but im not sure that would do it.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

Re: K+N panel filter - cleaning #233689
09/11/2006 20:52
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You can buy a recharger kit for a tenner, it has the cleaner and fresh oil in two sprays.

Or buy a proper paper filter

Re: K+N panel filter - cleaning #233690
09/11/2006 21:59
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Re: K+N panel filter - cleaning #233691
10/11/2006 06:37
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It's best not to use compressed air as it will damage the cotton filter. You should wash it with K&N detergent and warm water, allow to dry fully and then apply the K&N oil.

The oil is what catches the dirt. But don't over do it or you will restrict air flow

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Re: K+N panel filter - cleaning #233692
13/11/2006 19:23
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How similar will the K+N cleaner/oil be to Pipercross stuff? i have a pipercrosscleaning kit from a cone filter i have.

Just a thought.

Cheers.

Re: K+N panel filter - cleaning #233693
13/11/2006 19:54
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head and shoulders best and then use some WD40 to re-oil it and your fine worked for me use it on the xantias one and youll be surprised how much comes out, i reccomend using a shower head on a gentle setting and only as warm as you yourself would have and away you go
You could use engine degreaser but you dont want to be too hard on the filter element itself as they arent super strong

Re: K+N panel filter - cleaning #233694
13/11/2006 21:33
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Head and shoulders?! Lol. Very random.

Thanks for the suggestion though, ive got some in the shower...

Re: K+N panel filter - cleaning #233695
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works wonders for a lot of things car related like the carpets and stuff ive washed with it

its nto too harsh and being the one for greasey hair helps a lot as long as it doesnt have conditioner in it


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