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Old 10-14-2007, 09:01 AM
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Default Cleaning a K&N Filter

I don't know if it's the whole dryflow thing or not, but it's not an entire intake system, just a drop in K&N and I haven't cleaned it in a while. I'm sure I don't have to go out and buy a whole cleaning kit. I just wanted to double check that putting it in water and letting it dry wouldn't harm it.

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P.S. I did use the search function but I'm just making sure soI don't mess anything up.
 
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Old 10-14-2007, 09:34 AM
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i usualy keep it overnight for drying befoe i apply the red fluid
 
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Old 10-14-2007, 09:39 AM
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but would say putting the hose through it help and not hurt it?
 
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yeah as long as its not wet when you put it back in,but i would recomend getting K&N filter cleaner/oil
 
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Old 10-14-2007, 10:47 AM
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I would just get a new one. They rnt that expensive...
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 08:39 AM
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i have k&n filters on my all my cars & truck , i clean them with the cleaning kit
it tells you on the directions "never use compressed air "to dry it ,it can rip the element, i just let it air dry
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:08 PM
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this is were dryflow owns lol
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:11 PM
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i'm sure I don't have to go out and buy a whole cleaning kit.
Actually, you SHOULD buy the kit... it's not that expensive, and it will last for a very long time.
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:13 PM
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I would just get a new one. They rnt that expensive...
Why pay $50+ for a new one when you can pay no more than $15 for the cleaning kit.
 
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^^ agree.. just recharge it.
 


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