Cleaning CAI Filters

[EcoSwag1990]

So for those with an aftermarket intake, how often are you guys cleaning your oiled cone filters?? And what's your technique?

I took a look at mine last night after about 4K miles on it and it looks fine to me

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[rozay]

would like to know this as well

 

[pietran30]

On my old car I did it about every 5,000 to 7,000 miles... Mine was a dry filter, so you had to use soap and water and wait for it to dry. I bought a second filter so I could wash the one, and stick the dry one on immediately.


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[IvanCRF]

On previous vehicles, I would spray the cleaning solution on both sides of the filter and let it soak for about 10 minutes. I would then spray water from the inside of the filter so that the contaminants went out of the filter. I would then let it dry very good and then apply the filter oil evenly.
As for how often, it depends on where you live and how sandy it is.

 

[rozay]

Can I use k&n oil and cleaner on my jlt? I don't see why not just making sure

 

[pietran30]

Can I use k&n oil and cleaner on my jlt? I don't see why not just making sure

Is it a dry or oiled filter? If dry, do not use any cleaning solutions!


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[rozay]

Jlt filters are oil

 

[dgc333]

Jlt filters are oil

JLT sells both dry and oiled filters for their CAIs.

 

[rozay]

JLT sells both dry and oiled filters for their CAIs.

Didn't know that.. how do I know which one I have?

 

[Varekai]

Didn't know that.. how do I know which one I have?

Red or Blue: Oiled
White: Dry

 

[Evolvd]

I would oil mine whenever it lost it's color (which is in the oil). For my old K&N cone filter (previous car) I pulled it off and cleaned it before I washed my car. Then I'd let it sit out in the sun while I did my detailing. By the time it was all done the filter was dry, add oil, reinstall and off you go.

 

[rozay]

Red or Blue: Oiled
White: Dry

Cool thanks

 

[rozay]

So can I use k&n cleaning kit?

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