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| 09-16-2010, 07:06 PM | #1 |
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How to clean the air filter
Was hoping someone could tell me how to properly clean a performance air filter element - do I just wash it in soapy water and dry or do I need to oil it etc?
125i, second hand performance air intake, filter looks like its done a bit of mileage. thanks for your advice
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| 09-16-2010, 09:13 PM | #2 |
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If it's a foam filter, I'd wash it in solvent then re oil using whatever the recommended oil is. SAE 30 or similar??? Work the oil in well and squeeze out the excess.
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| 09-16-2010, 09:18 PM | #3 |
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Presuming it looks like the filter on my new intake, just get a K&N filter cleaner and reoiler kit. The kit comes with directions on how to clean the filter and re-oil. Be very careful spraying water on the filter when you rinse it, too strong a spray can poke holes in the element.
Not sure how often I will clean mine, maybe once a year? |
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