OIIIIO

I do mine this way..
http://www.knfilters.com/instructions/18627B_inst.pdf

Nuke

Assuming your filter is the oiled type, then it's pretty simple to do but takes a good 12-24 hours.

Most kits come with a degreaser which obviously you use with hot water to rinse the dirt and old oil from the pleats. Be sure to wash from the inside out , otherwise you end up forcing the dirt (which is sitting on the outside of the pleats) into the pleats. Afterwards, the filter MUST BE BONE DRY before applying fresh oil; the drying process may take 12 hours but I always give it more time. Once it's dry, I give it a few light sprays of oil around the entire perimeter, wait a few minutes and repeat the light sprays.

Fortunately for me, my Stang isn't my DD in that respect so I can do without it for 24 hours. If it was my DD, I'd buy a spare filter so I could rotate them and not rush the cleaning.

BigDinTexas

If this is your DD, you could buy a spare filter so you put it on and start driving right away. Then use the recharge kit to clean the dirty one and get it ready for the next change.

bigD1515

This ^ +1000

300HorsesAndCounting

Just water and filter cleaner I guess. Or can we use soap?

Nuke

Most kits come with a degreasing spray which I'll put money down is nothing but dish detergent or something on the order of Simple Green. Years ago I used an oiled Amsoil drop-in filter in my SUV and I always washed it with dish detergent. As long as you use something that'll cut the grease, not attack the element material and will rinse out thoroughly you'll be good to go for the re-oiling.

ThaiCobra

Thanks for all the replies!!!

So heres what I have planned then: Wash it off good. let it sit in the sun for 24 hours. lightly spray some filter oil on it and then put it back on the car.

kosher?