C&L intake....how to clean filter..??

[whyask]

Its time to clean my filter and I was just wondering how you all clean yours, Its never been cleaned before and its been on for 20,xxx miles and change. Money is tight right now (since i spent it all on mods) so i cant get the amsoil blue one...... Thanks yall -Justin

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[Nuke]

I can't recall if the C&L filter is dry or oiled. If dry, you blow dirt OUT from the INSIDE with compressed air. If it's oiled, you'll need a cleaning (recharging) kit. This consists of a cleaning solution that aids in washing (yes, hot soapy water) the filter and oil. It then needs time to air dry (1 to 24 hours depending on how you do it) and then reoiled. I believe you can find recharging kits at some of the better auto parts stores and at speed shops. I bought mine on-line.

[RobertJ]

AutoZone has the K&N cleaning/recharge kits for less than $20. It's got instructions in the box. Be mindful and don't over oil it.

[whyask]

swee thanks yall .... would hot soapy water and air compressor be ok ..???

[Nuke]

Originally Posted by whyask

swee thanks yall .... would hot soapy water and air compressor be ok ..???

For a dry filter, no. You cannot wet a dry filter. For an oiled filter, hot soapy water would work but I'd still hit it with a degreaser before hand and then wash/rinse it well. But you'll still need to reoil it with an oil designed for air filters.

[whyask]

oh ok THanks Nuke !

[ShadyNinja]

but it will never look this good with out replacing it

[East87]

My C&L filter is dry...if that helps.