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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 10:14 AM
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if i wanted to clean my filter and not replace it every time it gets dirty what would be the best way of doing so? what about the oils that are washed away... what would i use to replenish that?
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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you can buy a kit @ the autostore that cleans your filter. its usually made by K&N and it comes with oil and the cleaner. should be about 15 bucks or so
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by 99accord
if i wanted to clean my filter and not replace it every time it gets dirty what would be the best way of doing so? what about the oils that are washed away... what would i use to replenish that?
assuming you have either a k&n type drop in filter or cone filter then buy the cleaning kit, it has everything you need. you can find it at any autoparts store, mine was $10.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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how often should i clean my aem filter that i got with my cai? its been a while, and i havent cleaned it yet.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by F23A4_AcCoRdude
how often should i clean my aem filter that i got with my cai? its been a while, and i havent cleaned it yet.
approx every 10-15K, but i just assume do it every spring when i change to my summer tires. you may want to do it closer to 10k than 15k if you live in a dusty area.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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why does it need oil on it. Ive cleaned it twice with some hot water and an air compressor. Is that bad for my car?
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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the oil traps more dirt and other stuff
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 02:53 AM
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Originally posted by aleyzonme2k2
why does it need oil on it. Ive cleaned it twice with some hot water and an air compressor. Is that bad for my car?
it says in the instuctions do not use the air compressor with the K&N type filter elements. The air can ruin it. like already mentioned the oil traps dirt.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 06:20 AM
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i just put it under the tap... washing it from the inside out.... hoping to loosen up some dirt... water only!

it's a aem cai by the way...
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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Originally posted by 99accord
i just put it under the tap... washing it from the inside out.... hoping to loosen up some dirt... water only!

it's a aem cai by the way...
exactly, also use a paint brush to get dirt of the filter before you wash.
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