how do you clean intake filter?
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k&n aint that cheap...
k&n aint that cheap...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by H22A EG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buy a K&N cleaning kit it works great 
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Ditto, I was skeptical at first, now I love it.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Ditto, I was skeptical at first, now I love it.
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Ditto, I was skeptical at first, now I love it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup, you need to clean it the right way and re-oil it after or else it about as good as not having a filter on there at all.
Ditto, I was skeptical at first, now I love it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup, you need to clean it the right way and re-oil it after or else it about as good as not having a filter on there at all.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by H22A EG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buy a K&N cleaning kit it works great </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm with him ^ . Just spray on the cleaner, rinse it off, let dry, and re-oil. If you don't use the kit and just clean the filter with soap, remember to re-oil it. The oil is what helps the filter, filter small particles.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I'm with him ^ . Just spray on the cleaner, rinse it off, let dry, and re-oil. If you don't use the kit and just clean the filter with soap, remember to re-oil it. The oil is what helps the filter, filter small particles.
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I'm with him ^ . Just spray on the cleaner, rinse it off, let dry, and re-oil. If you don't use the kit and just clean the filter with soap, remember to re-oil it. The oil is what helps the filter, filter small particles.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh yeah don't forget to mention that you need to rinse from the inside out. That way small particle are fluched off of the surface and not lodged further into the filter.
I'm with him ^ . Just spray on the cleaner, rinse it off, let dry, and re-oil. If you don't use the kit and just clean the filter with soap, remember to re-oil it. The oil is what helps the filter, filter small particles.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh yeah don't forget to mention that you need to rinse from the inside out. That way small particle are fluched off of the surface and not lodged further into the filter.
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (hancho)
Also DO NOT use forced warm air to dry the filter... it will shrink the element and make it NOT filter the way it should even when "properly" oiled...
I ignored the instructions and tried to use just a little to speed up the drying time... and it DEFINATELY shrunk... it was obvious... the intake tube now get's WAY dirtier... I have to get a new filter...
And like mentioned they are NOT 15 bucks... the cheapest place I've found them so far is nopionline... I think they're like 38 bucks... everywhere else is like 58 something...that's the msrp.
And frankly I think going with a K&N is worth it... there may be better brands (I don't know of any) but K&N has been good enough for TONS of racers for years and years...
And if you care for the filter properly they have a lifetime warranty (or pretty close at least).
I ignored the instructions and tried to use just a little to speed up the drying time... and it DEFINATELY shrunk... it was obvious... the intake tube now get's WAY dirtier... I have to get a new filter...
And like mentioned they are NOT 15 bucks... the cheapest place I've found them so far is nopionline... I think they're like 38 bucks... everywhere else is like 58 something...that's the msrp.
And frankly I think going with a K&N is worth it... there may be better brands (I don't know of any) but K&N has been good enough for TONS of racers for years and years...
And if you care for the filter properly they have a lifetime warranty (or pretty close at least).
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (NonovUrbizniz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NonovUrbizniz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And if you care for the filter properly they have a lifetime warranty (or pretty close at least).</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's a million mile warranty.
It's a million mile warranty.
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (WongFeihung)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WongFeihung »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I heard that washing it with gasoline helps..is this true?</TD></TR></TABLE>
be sure to toss a lit match in there after you're done!
oh BTW this ^^^ was sarcasm if anyone didn't catch it . . . . . I don't want anyone blaming me for 3rd degree burns.
be sure to toss a lit match in there after you're done!
oh BTW this ^^^ was sarcasm if anyone didn't catch it . . . . . I don't want anyone blaming me for 3rd degree burns.
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (WongFeihung)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WongFeihung »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I heard that washing it with gasoline helps..is this true?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Uhmmm, no. Get the $15 K&N recharger kit.
Uhmmm, no. Get the $15 K&N recharger kit.
Re: how do you clean intake filter? (IslandSi)
Cleaning kit.
http://www.martelbrothers.com/...-5000
9.99 + ship
should be around that price at every K&N dealer.
http://www.martelbrothers.com/...-5000
9.99 + ship
should be around that price at every K&N dealer.
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (B2FiNiTY)
damnit... about 2 weeks ago, I threw the K&N out and went and got a fram filter at napa... I personally don't notice any difference, but I wish I had know about that cleaning kit... 
but that **** was pretty disgusting... 
oh well now I knoe for next time 
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (EGRhatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGRhatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif" BORDER="0"> damnit... about 2 weeks ago, I threw the K&N out and went and got a fram filter at napa... I personally don't notice any difference, but I wish I had know about that cleaning kit... but that **** was pretty disgusting... oh well now I knoe for next time </TD></TR></TABLE>
hehehe that's why they come with a sticker that says "STOP don't throw away" You probably won't notice the difference between a clogged up K&N and a new Fram, but you would have noticed the difference between a clogged K&N and a clean one. I've cleaned some really cruddy looking filters before (i.e. open element on a sand rail). If you use the K&N cleaning kit (and a dry paint brush to get all the crap off first), and follow the instructions they are good as new. That's why they come with a million mile warrantee
but that **** was pretty disgusting... oh well now I knoe for next time </TD></TR></TABLE>hehehe that's why they come with a sticker that says "STOP don't throw away" You probably won't notice the difference between a clogged up K&N and a new Fram, but you would have noticed the difference between a clogged K&N and a clean one. I've cleaned some really cruddy looking filters before (i.e. open element on a sand rail). If you use the K&N cleaning kit (and a dry paint brush to get all the crap off first), and follow the instructions they are good as new. That's why they come with a million mile warrantee
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (nonsense)
see now I wish I would have known...
does it say,"don't throw away" on the filter itself or the box... I didn't have the box... the filter was in the car when I bought it
does it say,"don't throw away" on the filter itself or the box... I didn't have the box... the filter was in the car when I bought it
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Re: how do you clean intake filter? (EGRhatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGRhatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">see now I wish I would have known...
does it say,"don't throw away" on the filter itself or the box... I didn't have the box... the filter was in the car when I bought it </TD></TR></TABLE>
It comes with the box...it's for you to put it on your stock airbox. Sucks you threw out a good filter man!
does it say,"don't throw away" on the filter itself or the box... I didn't have the box... the filter was in the car when I bought it
</TD></TR></TABLE>It comes with the box...it's for you to put it on your stock airbox. Sucks you threw out a good filter man!