CAZCO Posted July 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 23, 2008 Hey, How does one go about cleaning a K&N air filter without buying their cleaning kit? They say not to use gas, oil, kerosene, tranny fluid, ETC.. Someone said awhile back to use mineral oil to dampen the filter, but didn't mention what he used to clean it. Got one coming due shortly Thankx Gary C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted July 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 23, 2008 Well, try good old Dish Washer soap, Can't hurt anything !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecb Posted July 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 23, 2008 My suggestion is to buy the kit. I don't have them on my bike yet, but I do and have had them on several trucks. There may be cleaners and oil out there that you can use, but I would not recommend it. On truck air filters you get 2 cleanings out of a kit. You should get the same on a set of filters. I believe the oil has to be thin enough to trap dust, but still let the air through at high levels. It also has to last for that 50,000 miles between cleaning. If you wait that long. One kit should last you for several years. K+N 's are the greatest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 23, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 23, 2008 Hey, How does one go about cleaning a K&N air filter without buying their cleaning kit? I remember reading this a while back so I re-searched to find it for you... K&N Air Filter Cleaner is the only cleaner formulated to clean K&N Filtercharger elements. The use of any other cleaning solution can void the filter's warranty, and quite possibly could damage the cotton material. I found it here on this site.. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?model_ID=0&Category_ID=25&manufacturer_ID=143&product_ID=10631&sblid_name=K_N_Products_Cleaner_and_Degreaser______oz_Squirt_Bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddle_Bag Posted July 23, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 23, 2008 OR as it did on the one I had several years ago, remove the cotton element altogether. Spring for the kit. Once the cotton is gone steel mesh doesn't stop too much. joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted July 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 23, 2008 I clean mine with good old varsol... seems to work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted July 23, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Cleaning Schedule http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm#4 How to Clean http://www.knfilters.com/cleaning.htm FAQs http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm I just found your email like yesterday. The answer to your question is http://www.sierra-mc.com/ for the headsets and wires. Edited July 23, 2008 by GigaWhiskey spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5bikes Posted July 24, 2008 Share #8 Posted July 24, 2008 Carefully use engine degreaser, ie. Junk, then wash out with a water hose slightly turned on. Shake out excess water. Air dry. NO compressed air! Reoil using K&N oil only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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