k&n filter cleaning

[tritonman5.4]

how often should i clean my filter??

 

[KWT2000]

k&n says every 30k or more often in severe conditions... i clean mine every 15k or every 3 oil changes

 

[tritonman5.4]

k&n says every 30k or more often in severe conditions... i clean mine every 15k or every 3 oil changes

ok cool thanks

 

[Spoon-Man]

I clean mine before winter and before summer, also before and after every big off-road trip..

 

[seeker]

Every 20K here. About the same mileage that i would put on a regular air filter.

 

[pathologyknight]

this might seem like a silly question, but what's the best way to clean one?

 

[ELVATO]

With the kit. Spray it down with soap, let it soak a bit, then wash with water going inside out.

I've also heard of leaving the filter in a pool of cleaner for a bit to really work everything out.

 

[tritonman5.4]

no scrubbing at all jis soak and rinse??

 

[ELVATO]

Pretty much. At least that's what I think the instructions say. You can get recharge kits at most auto parts stores.

 

[sngltrck1]

Also ... be careful with the re-oiling. Very easy to overdo it thus attracting more dirt. Start at the top and do a "barber pole" around the filter giving it time to soak in before applying any more. BTW - I go by visual inspection for when it's time to clean. Hope my .02 helps!