A K&N air filter improves horsepower and acceleration while also protecting your engine from hazardous particles.Unlike disposable air filters that need to be replaced frequently, K&N air filters are washable, reusable, and designed to last the life of your vehicle.
- Find the filter
To begin, locate your car’s reusable air filter. It’s usually near or in front of your car’s engine, and it’s simple to access and remove. If you can’t find the air filter, consult your owner’s handbook or conduct an online search for your make and model.
- The filter must be removed
To keep it safe while driving, your vehicle’s reusable air filter is usually housed in either a plastic or metal housing. To remove the filter, you’ll have to open this housing.
- Applycleaner
To remove the dust, pour K&N Air Intake Cleaner in on both edges of a filter and then let it sit for ten min. Spray the cleaner liberally on the filter, but don’t allow it to dry.
- Rinse and think about repeating
Pour low-pressure water over the clean side of the filter to rinse away any dislodged dirt and cleaning residue. It’s possible that you’ll have to repeat steps 3 and 4 to get everything clean.
- Dry
Allow the filter to dry naturally after shaking off any excess water. Before moving on to the following stage, make sure everything is totally dry.
- Apply oil to the filter
Squeeze or spray the oil evenly along the crown of each filter pleat, depending on the type of oil you ordered. Spray the spray oil from a distance of 3′′. Fill in any light areas with a uniform red colour.
- Reinstall after waiting a few minutes
Allow the oil to wick for 20 minutes. After that, replace your freshly cleaned K&N air filter.
The use of a KN for air filter cleaning
- Remove the filter from the system
Disconnect the air intake from intake pipe, basic airbox, and custom assembly if it is still in place and working properly. Scrape off any loose dirt particles with light pressure and caution.
- Use a cleaner
Spray K&NSynthetic Air Filter Cleaner liberally on both sides of the filter, concentrating on the unclean side. Allow for a 10-minute soak.
- Remove the filter and wash it
Pour cool or warm (but not hot) water into the filter and rinse this from the dirty side out to drain the dirt out of this one. In some cases, it may be necessary to apply light water pressure on the hose with your fingers. Steps 2 and 3 should be repeated until the water running through the media is entirely clear of dirt and debris.
- Drying and re-installation
Shake off excess water after rinsing. Allow the filter to air dry or use compressed air to speed up the drying process. Before re-installing the filter, it should be completely dry or very slightly damp. Follow all of the manufacturer’s directions for installation.
Filter Cleaning
- Remove the filter from the system
To gain access to the engine compartment of your vehicle, lift the hood. Find your air filternearly it’s always enclosed in a huge plastic box that makes it easy to spot. If the filter is held in place by ring clamps or latches, release them and lift the filter straight out.
- The air filter in your vehicle may be flat, circular, or conical, depending on the make and model. Regardless of the filter’s design, the procedures for cleaning it will be the same.
- After removing the filter, you may wish to insert a towel or other material into the air intake port to prevent debris from entering the engine.
- Examine your filter to see whether it needs to be cleaned
K&N says that air filters should only be serviced if any of the folds have been so densely covered in dust or debris that they are no longer visible. Even if the pleats on your filter are visible, it may not need to be cleaned.
- Use your hands, carefully remove any loose debris or grime
- Shake the filter gently to dislodge any material that has settled on the surface. To avoid inhaling dust particles, wear eye protection and a breathing mask if you have one. If you shake the filter too forcefully or handle the pleats directly, you risk damaging them.
- To remove dust without hurting the filter, use a soft-bristled brush.
- Remove your air filter outside to avoid making a mess.
- Using a cleaning solution, spray the filter
Take the aerosol cleaning that came with your filter. Spray the filter on both sides liberally. It’s critical to clean the filter’s inner and outer surfaces, not simply the filthy pleats on the outside. Make sure each pleat has been misted with cleaner completely.
- Allow 10 minutes for the solution to soak in the filters
The cleaner will start to cut through caked-on gunk while it sits on the filter, making it easier to rinse away. While the cleaning solution works, place the filter in the sink or on a towel. This will keep dissolved muck from splattering and staining your work surface.
Cleaning an Air Filter
- Before you clean the air filter, consult your owner’s manual. Before cleaning, make sure the engine is completely cool to the touch.
- Clean the area using a cleaning solution
Spray Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner on the filter and let it soak.
- Rinse
Rinse the filter from both sides using a faucet or garden hose, starting from the interior and working outward to avoid driving dirt deeper into the filter’s fibers. Wringing or straining the filter can cause it to tear easily. Rinse thoroughly until the water is clear. If required, repeat the process.
- Dry
Shake the filter to remove any excess water, then hang it to dry.
