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Old 09-07-2008, 02:18 AM
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Can you use a K&N kit to clean a C&L filter?

$40 a pop for a new filter seems pricey.

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Old 09-07-2008, 11:22 AM
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I used the K&N kit to clean my JLT (so does everybody else) it's what's recommended. Should work for the C&L too.
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Old 09-07-2008, 11:25 AM
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Yeah the K&N cleaner should be fine. I've used it on my JLT.
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Old 09-07-2008, 11:14 PM
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I used the K&N cleaner on my C&L
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Old 09-07-2008, 11:35 PM
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i washed my c&l with k&n filter cleaner as well....


might sound stupid, but make sure you re-oil it too
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:38 AM
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yes you will be fine
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Old 09-08-2008, 04:36 PM
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Dont over-oil or use compressed air on it.
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Old 09-08-2008, 07:11 PM
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sweet
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