What's the best way to clean it? Should I just use soap and water? Thanks...

 

There's a service kit which contains a cleaner and the oil. Directions are to spray the foam with the cleaner, let it sit for about 3-5 minutes and then wash with water. Then re-oil.

http://www.unifilter.com/caremaintenance.htm

There have been other posts with alternative cleaning methods but the service kit is the "official" method.

 

I used soap and water, after that re-oil.

 

spray entire filter, especialy dirty parts it with uni cleaning solution from comptech, you could use other cleaners, (i found comptech to work best, so i stayed with that..) let it sit for few minutes, then rince it with warm water...

don't forget to re-oil after filter dries up.

 

you can get the cleaners at your local motorcross type store. As stated above, just spray on the cleaner, wash the dirt out, dry, re-oil. Takes about 5 min or so.

 

I've always used regular de-greaser cleaner to wash the filter. Also, I never oiled the part. Should I be worried about not oiling it ??

 

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The oil traps small particles of dirt in which the foam cannot catch. You should oil it.

 

can this be done with a spoon filter as well?

 

don't know about the spoon filter but the uni should work well with the foam style filters. i have a comptech and Uni works the best.

spray, let it sit for 3-5 mins..
then use warm water hosing from THE INSIDE-&gt;OUTward.

 

I will give that kit a try. Thanks everyone.

 

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http://www.unifilter.com/caremaintenance.htm

There have been other posts with alternative cleaning methods but the service kit is the "official" method.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I just ordered from them, but they never asked me for my credit card # or anything. Is it free or something? And why is it cheaper to buy the oil and cleaner seperately?

 

It should have asked you for credit card info after filling in your address etc..
If you didn't pay for it most likely you won't be receiving it in the mail.


Tj~who also just ordered some.

 

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If you didn't pay for it most likely you won't be receiving it in the mail.


Tj~who also just ordered some.

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It said "Thank you for your order."

I guess I will try it again.

 

hey you never know. Maybe you will get your order if it said "thank you" Call and confirm your order.


tj

 

I use the uni kit that i bought directly from comptech, or i hear you can use the k&n recharger kit also.

 

This may seem like a dumb/weird question, but, wont the filter turn red if I use the K&N oil ??

I am ordering the oil/cleaner kit from Comptech.

 

Comptech's filter is made by Uni, so the Uni kit is the proper cleaning solution.

 

This might seem like a dumb question, but how often should i be cleaning my comptech air filter? I got my icebox used with the car so i never got the instructions.

 

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In two years time, I washed them three times already.