K&N Panel Filter Cleaning Method ?

[craig79]

Morning All,

 

Had a dig about and can't find a definative answer to this.

I had an impreza with a 'Green' cotton panel filter and used to

wash it in a rich fairy liquid mixture, agitate with a soft brush

then dry on a low heat radiator.

 

Never owned a K&N before, what does everyone else do to clean them ?

 

Craig.

[Beavis]

Google is a powerful tool

 

http://www.knfilters.com/cleaning.htm

[craig79]

I know there are sites for this type of product - just wondered

if if onyone had carried out a similar method to mine and had no troubles with the MAF sensor.

Heard the oil application can cause MAF problems ?

 

Craig.

[Beavis]

Would always carry out the correct method of cleaning if i am honest. I have a K&N panel filter and have never had a problem. The oil can be a problem but only if you apply too much.

[craig79]

Out of interest is the cleaner like brake & clutch cleaner,

it evaporates instantly ?

 

Craig.

[4RE Leather]

You can buy the cleaning kit on ebay

[Beavis]

Out of interest is the cleaner like brake & clutch cleaner,

it evaporates instantly ?

 

Craig.

 

No it does not evaporate.

 

http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm

[Dblock]

Morning All,

 

Had a dig about and can't find a definative answer to this.

I had an impreza with a 'Green' cotton panel filter and used to

wash it in a rich fairy liquid mixture, agitate with a soft brush

then dry on a low heat radiator.

 

Never owned a K&N before, what does everyone else do to clean them ?

 

Craig.

 

Follow the website use the special cleaner. I use piper cross cleaner as I have it left from my old car. Spray it on fill sink with warm water clean it out. Don't put on a radiator. put somewhere it can dry without too much heat.

 

Once dry lightly apply oil and then stick some newspaper under it for an hour so any excess is caught.