Cleaning the C&L filter
#1
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 174

Anyone have any suggestions on cleaning the C&L CAI air filter? I've only used K&N in the past on different vehicles and everytime I would go to clean it, everyone said leave it alone, it works better when it's dirty. Well, the filter on my C&L used to be red but you can barely tell that anymore and I need to give it a clean and a re-oil. What do you guys use?
#3

To clean filter -
1. Buy a new filter.
2. Remove old filter.
3. Install new filter.
4. Find a dumpster and place oldfitler inside.
5. Dont worry about over-oiling the filter and
all the problems associated with an over-oiled
filter.
1. Buy a new filter.
2. Remove old filter.
3. Install new filter.
4. Find a dumpster and place oldfitler inside.
5. Dont worry about over-oiling the filter and
all the problems associated with an over-oiled
filter.
#4
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sugar land, TX
Posts: 415

ORIGINAL: 157db
To clean filter -
1. Buy a new filter.
2. Remove old filter.
3. Install new filter.
4. Find a dumpster and place oldfitler inside.
5. Dont worry about over-oiling the filter and
all the problems associated with an over-oiled
filter.
To clean filter -
1. Buy a new filter.
2. Remove old filter.
3. Install new filter.
4. Find a dumpster and place oldfitler inside.
5. Dont worry about over-oiling the filter and
all the problems associated with an over-oiled
filter.
why the hell would he buy a new filter when the one he already has is washable?
#5
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location:
Posts: 134

what i would do is buy another filter. Then take the old one out and clean it but install the new one. So you wouldnt have to worry about over oiling it and tripping your MAF sensor. Plus you dont have to wait to let your old one dry and you can drive your mustang right away!

#6

ORIGINAL: 157db
To clean filter -
1. Buy a new filter.
2. Remove old filter.
3. Install new filter.
4. Find a dumpster and place oldfitler inside.
5. Dont worry about over-oiling the filter and
all the problems associated with an over-oiled
filter.
To clean filter -
1. Buy a new filter.
2. Remove old filter.
3. Install new filter.
4. Find a dumpster and place oldfitler inside.
5. Dont worry about over-oiling the filter and
all the problems associated with an over-oiled
filter.
#7
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 174

That's a great point, Matt. Buying a new one and cleaning the old one and swapping them out every few thousand miles. Awesome suggestion.
Now I just need to go find what the part number is of the damned filter (it's been a year since I installed it, not a clue where the paperwork is) and try to find one in a store or on the net.
Now I just need to go find what the part number is of the damned filter (it's been a year since I installed it, not a clue where the paperwork is) and try to find one in a store or on the net.
#9
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: TX
Posts: 1,007

filter number is at the botom of the page.
http://www.cnlperformance.com/05-06v6.html
http://www.cnlperformance.com/05-06v6.html