Best way to clean CAI?
03-12-2008, 12:48 PM
#11
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RE: Best way to clean CAI?
ORIGINAL: exx1976
So what can I use for the Steeda? Or is it not a serviceable filter and needs to be replaced? The bag it came in was kind of oily, so I would think it's the same principle as a K&N..
ORIGINAL: brad281
I used the k&n kit on my jlt intake air filter. Worked good. Exx1976, I wouldn't use the k&n on your filter unless you have a red one. Oil from kit is red. Worked fine to match my jlt, but not a blue steeda. Cleaning the filter is the easy part, applying the oil evenly is the hard part.
I used the k&n kit on my jlt intake air filter. Worked good. Exx1976, I wouldn't use the k&n on your filter unless you have a red one. Oil from kit is red. Worked fine to match my jlt, but not a blue steeda. Cleaning the filter is the easy part, applying the oil evenly is the hard part.
03-12-2008, 12:48 PM
#12
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RE: Best way to clean CAI?
I have the Steeda CAI and have about 8k-9k miles on it. Although I don't intend on cleaning it until around 15k miles (or when my mileage records indicate a noticeable drop), I'll be using one of the cleaning kits to maintain the blue. I Googled it a few weeks ago and there are kits out thereat reasonable prices (about $10-12 if I recall). It's not a bad idea, however, to buy a 2nd filter to install when you remove the 1st one for cleaning. That way, you can still use the vehicle while washing one of the twoand then simply rotate your filters at whatever frequency you desire.
03-12-2008, 03:26 PM
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RE: Best way to clean CAI?
03-12-2008, 03:47 PM
#14
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RE: Best way to clean CAI?
thanks for the link.. now the temptation.. i just put on my CAI should i wait and buy it when i need it.. or get it now and let it collect dust for a year before i finally use it? hmmmmzzz... 
03-13-2008, 05:25 AM
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RE: Best way to clean CAI?
ORIGINAL: GT06GT
I just replaced mine at 18K miles, so the filter had 17K miles on it. It depends more on where u live, but I dont judge it by milage, I judge it by how it looks. If its red its fine, if its Blackish ( on my C&L Filter) Its time for a chage. That Filter went through 1 year and 2 camping trips that included about 10 miles of dirt road driving each.
BTW incase you do clean yours, dont ever use any compressed air on the filter to blow things out of it. You will damage the fibers on the filter, push the crap into it deeper, and blow out the oil. (sounds obvious, but I did make that mistake once before while cleaning my engine bay)
I just replaced mine at 18K miles, so the filter had 17K miles on it. It depends more on where u live, but I dont judge it by milage, I judge it by how it looks. If its red its fine, if its Blackish ( on my C&L Filter) Its time for a chage. That Filter went through 1 year and 2 camping trips that included about 10 miles of dirt road driving each.
BTW incase you do clean yours, dont ever use any compressed air on the filter to blow things out of it. You will damage the fibers on the filter, push the crap into it deeper, and blow out the oil. (sounds obvious, but I did make that mistake once before while cleaning my engine bay)
thanks
03-13-2008, 10:52 AM
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RE: Best way to clean CAI?
did mine 2 days ago
get the K&N filter cleaning kit
comes with cleaner and Oil
Take filter off spray down filter with cleaner put in a clean bucket and let it soak so all the dirt drips down on the bucket then after 10 mintues
wash off from inside pushin out the debris
then let it completely dry naturally..... no heaters or blowdryer or nothing when it is completely dry spray down with oil not to much....then wait 20 min or until dry and u can see the spots where there is no oil..fill in the spots...then....wait let it dry again......put filter back on...and ur good for another 20K or so..althought i clean at every 10K
get the K&N filter cleaning kit
comes with cleaner and Oil
Take filter off spray down filter with cleaner put in a clean bucket and let it soak so all the dirt drips down on the bucket then after 10 mintues
wash off from inside pushin out the debris
then let it completely dry naturally..... no heaters or blowdryer or nothing when it is completely dry spray down with oil not to much....then wait 20 min or until dry and u can see the spots where there is no oil..fill in the spots...then....wait let it dry again......put filter back on...and ur good for another 20K or so..althought i clean at every 10K
03-13-2008, 09:30 PM
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RE: Best way to clean CAI?
k&n afew years back did some tests and found with the new senitive intakes,just shake them out and run it.dyno by i can't remember who did it,but it agreed.i do mine every 2 months.