Cleaning C&L air filter

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Aug 10, 2012 | 04:54 AM

flyfinn

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Cleaning C&L air filter

Hi guys asking if I can clean my C&L air filter with
K&N air filter cleaner kit?

Thanks

Aug 10, 2012 | 05:54 AM

JimC

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Yes you can, the only difference in the kits is the name on the bottles.

Aug 10, 2012 | 08:03 AM

baddog671

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Yes. I just cleaned mine the other week and it's looking fresh again

Aug 11, 2012 | 02:54 PM

Nuke

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Yes and be sure to give the paper filter a good 12-24 hours to air dry before applying the oil. With a good air flow and sunlight you may get that down to 10 or so hours.

Aug 11, 2012 | 05:10 PM

WildAzCat

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Simple Green works well for me.

Last edited by WildAzCat; Aug 11, 2012 at 05:12 PM.

Aug 15, 2012 | 07:10 PM

flyfinn

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Heat in the sun got drying time down to 5 hrs. Re-oiled and now she is ready to run again....

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