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K&N Filter Cleaning - how often do you need to clean it?
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:08 am
by GMJAP
I've had my K&N for about 15,000 miles, and the tech at my last oil change was telling me it needed to be cleaned. It is getting pretty black... but that seems like a short mileage period, expecially for a K&N.Those of you that have them, how often do you clean them? How do you decide when it's time for a cleaning?TIA
Re: K&N Filter Cleaning - how often do you need to clean it? (GMJAP)
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:34 am
by djb383
Are you driving in a dusty area? Construction close by with blowing dirt etc, etc.? That's the beauty of a K&N, it's cleanable and re-useable.
Re: K&N Filter Cleaning - how often do you need to clean it? (djb383)
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:48 am
by GMJAP
Quote, originally posted by djb383 »Are you driving in a dusty area? Construction close by with blowing dirt etc, etc.? That's the beauty of a K&N, it's cleanable and re-useable.Nope, just mostly DFW area highways and typcial residential/business areas.
Re: K&N Filter Cleaning - how often do you need to clean it? (GMJAP)
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:07 am
by kevera
I would just clean it.I clean mine 2 times a year regardless if it needs it or not.The kits are cheap,easy to do,and a clean filter gives you better gas mileage.
Re: K&N Filter Cleaning - how often do you need to clean it? (GMJAP)
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:29 am
by JohnC
I clean mine every other oil change (10k miles), using the K&N cleaning/oiling kit. Remember to not over-oil it.
Re: K&N Filter Cleaning - how often do you need to clean it? (JohnC)
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:06 am
by keithvibe
Quote, originally posted by JohnC »I clean mine every other oil change (10k miles), using the K&N cleaning/oiling kit. Remember to not over-oil it.Also remember to let it dry a bit in the sun before re-installing it.I clean my filters once a year. about every 12k