JCresswell Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I have bought a secondhand Apexi Induction Kit!, Its in good nic but in need of a clean, Im getting the K/N oil for cleaning it but is there a right way and a wrong way to clean these filters? I dont wana end up with a oil soaked filter, Also how do i get the initial dirt off before i reoil it??? Water:stupid: ????? any help appriciated, im sure someone has cleaned a 1,000, 000 mile !!!!!!!filter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Originally posted by JCresswell I have bought a secondhand Apexi Induction Kit!, Its in good nic but in need of a clean, Im getting the K/N oil for cleaning it but is there a right way and a wrong way to clean these filters? I dont wana end up with a oil soaked filter, Also how do i get the initial dirt off before i reoil it??? Water:stupid: ????? any help appriciated, im sure someone has cleaned a 1,000, 000 mile !!!!!!!filter! I have one of these fitted, I don't recall any instructions on how to clean them on the packaging. Replacement filters are about £50...annual replaceable item as far as I am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I used to clean my K&N filter on my motorbikes by soaking in some petrol then leaving to dry. Could be the same method? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCresswell Posted May 12, 2003 Author Share Posted May 12, 2003 MMMM, I Guess, but im sure these are like the bike filters K/N do, which is a quick rince in warm water, Let it dry, and then reoil, You shouldnt have to replace the eliment unless it has holes or crack's but i could be wrong, (or its oem) anyway i ll do the warm water thing if no one else chips in and see what happens, And if it goes T*Ts up then i guess its a new Filter........ thanks for the advise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCresswell Posted May 12, 2003 Author Share Posted May 12, 2003 Originally posted by Paul I used to clean my K&N filter on my motorbikes by soaking in some petrol then leaving to dry. Could be the same method? Paul Ah ha, thanks, !!!!!! that sounds better than the warm water thing! Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Pleasure don't blame me if it all goes wrong I think petrol will be better as water alone won't penetrate or clean off the old oil, also even if there is a trace of petrol left it won't do any damage just let it dry out before hand. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Or you could buy some filter cleaner:innocent: Green Filters solvent is even available at Halfords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCresswell Posted May 12, 2003 Author Share Posted May 12, 2003 Cool, Thanks for your help guys, Think ill look for the filter cleaner first, then if not petrol, Thanks Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Al Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 QUOTE]Originally posted by JCresswell Cool, Thanks for your help guys, Think ill look for the filter cleaner first, then if not petrol, Thanks Again .....Petrol, leaded, unleaded or super unleaded? Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Optimax only! cause it'll help the car breath easier. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I use a carb cleaner spray, it works wonders and dries fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I used petrol to clean my motorbike carbs too, dries really quick when you put a lighter to it Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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