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JLT's website, or whoever you bought your CAI from...I'd just as soon spend the 50 bucks on a new filter than go through the PITA of cleaning it, and worrying about underoiling (lost hp) or overoiling (a mess + may take out a sensor or two)...plus cleaning it properly (air drying) takes about 24 hours...
i sprayed the cleaner on and rinsed it with water. let it dry overnight, sprayed it with the oil and if you miss a spot there will be a white mark. everything is good!
Keep in mind S&B claims these powerstack filters are better when dirtier, and actually say to let them go 50K miles!!! Way too much imo, but they must use a high figure for a reason...