k&n filter cleaning/drying
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k&n filter cleaning/drying
i did a search on this, but i didn't find a definite answer.
when you clean your k&n filter, are you supposed to let it dry after you oil it? the instructions aren't clear. they make it seem like you can oil it and then just put it on. i normally wait a couple of hours after i oil it, but i wasn't sure if i really need to.
when you clean your k&n filter, are you supposed to let it dry after you oil it? the instructions aren't clear. they make it seem like you can oil it and then just put it on. i normally wait a couple of hours after i oil it, but i wasn't sure if i really need to.
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Re: k&n filter cleaning/drying (hayabusa160)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hayabusa160 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would think so oil and water dont mix ya kno</TD></TR></TABLE>
i don't get what you mean...
i'm just asking how long you have to wait for the filter to dry after applying the oil.
i don't get what you mean...
i'm just asking how long you have to wait for the filter to dry after applying the oil.
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Re: k&n filter cleaning/drying (lessthndan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lessthndan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where did you get the oil from? thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: k&n filter cleaning/drying (timmy8151)
What are you guys talking about you cant just oil the **** and put it on your car 
After oiling mine it took about 18-20 hours for it to dry 100%, if not the red oil is just going to get all over your car.
To original poster let it dry about a day for best results.
After oiling mine it took about 18-20 hours for it to dry 100%, if not the red oil is just going to get all over your car.
To original poster let it dry about a day for best results.
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Re: k&n filter cleaning/drying (quikB18B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quikB18B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What are you guys talking about you cant just oil the **** and put it on your car
After oiling mine it took about 18-20 hours for it to dry 100%, if not the red oil is just going to get all over your car.
To original poster let it dry about a day for best results. </TD></TR></TABLE>
So what are you saying, the oil evaporated?
If anything, some of it may run off. Letting it "dry" is not really gonna happen - it IS oil, not water. And it won't (shouldn't) dry 100%, the tackiness of the oil is what helps the element catch particles.
I do however agree about the mess - I let mine sit overnight to allow any excess to drain/run off. That red oil looks like a tampon exploded!
After oiling mine it took about 18-20 hours for it to dry 100%, if not the red oil is just going to get all over your car.
To original poster let it dry about a day for best results. </TD></TR></TABLE>
So what are you saying, the oil evaporated?
If anything, some of it may run off. Letting it "dry" is not really gonna happen - it IS oil, not water. And it won't (shouldn't) dry 100%, the tackiness of the oil is what helps the element catch particles.
I do however agree about the mess - I let mine sit overnight to allow any excess to drain/run off. That red oil looks like a tampon exploded!
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Re: k&n filter cleaning/drying (civicminded92)
Who said anything about evaporating
I said it took that long to dry, aka meaning i could pick it up without the oil drippin off the filter, After 10 hours of sittign i went to check on it to see it was still very moist and when picked up it dripped.
Does that make sense to you?
I said it took that long to dry, aka meaning i could pick it up without the oil drippin off the filter, After 10 hours of sittign i went to check on it to see it was still very moist and when picked up it dripped.
Does that make sense to you?
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Re: k&n filter cleaning/drying (civicminded92)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicminded92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That red oil looks like a tampon exploded!
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You got that right, that **** looked nasty
That red oil looks like a tampon exploded!
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You got that right, that **** looked nasty
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Re: k&n filter cleaning/drying (quikB18B)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quikB18B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Who said anything about evaporating
I said it took that long to dry, aka meaning i could pick it up without the oil drippin off the filter, After 10 hours of sittign i went to check on it to see it was still very moist and when picked up it dripped.
Does that make sense to you? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, that's what I meant by drain/run off. Saying "dry" just made me think about evaporation - I think it's a poor choice of words. It really needs to be moist to work ya know?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quikB18B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You got that right, that **** looked nasty </TD></TR></TABLE>
I got that crap all over my clothes/hands the first time I cleaned mine. Looked like I had just bludgined my dog to death with a ratchet or something!
"I'm sorry honey, what did you say? My ears are still ringing from exhaustion after killing the mailman with a chainsaw. Did you know that he will fit in his own bag? Tiny, tiny pieces..."
I said it took that long to dry, aka meaning i could pick it up without the oil drippin off the filter, After 10 hours of sittign i went to check on it to see it was still very moist and when picked up it dripped.
Does that make sense to you? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, that's what I meant by drain/run off. Saying "dry" just made me think about evaporation - I think it's a poor choice of words. It really needs to be moist to work ya know?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quikB18B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You got that right, that **** looked nasty </TD></TR></TABLE>
I got that crap all over my clothes/hands the first time I cleaned mine. Looked like I had just bludgined my dog to death with a ratchet or something!
"I'm sorry honey, what did you say? My ears are still ringing from exhaustion after killing the mailman with a chainsaw. Did you know that he will fit in his own bag? Tiny, tiny pieces..."
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