Cleaning the K&N filter Q?
Cleaning the K&N filter Q? I just bought another kit to clean my K&N filter. I have 2 bottles of the oil left & I seem to be using a lot of the cleaner. Can You just use Simple green on the filter to clean it? I have seen people use simple green on the filters for their prochargers. What is that cleaner anyway?
i wouldnt use anything but the k&n cleaner, but i dont clean my k&n i go by a new one in fear of over oiling and they never come completely clean 
simple green works good on brake dust, removeing oil and cleaning the garage floor.
simple green works good on brake dust, removeing oil and cleaning the garage floor.
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I use SUNLIGHT DISH SOAP to clean mine...outside with a hose...has been fine for years..Sunlight is easy on your hands, it can't very well harm tough fabric in the KN........[ RINSE THOUROUGHLY ] 
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Originally Posted by Ls1CamaroGuy87
i just use dish washing soap, with no problems thus far. Although, I will be switching to Fram paper filter for obvious reasons..
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Verdad Gallardo why would you make fun, how about you do some ******* research on those filters for our cars before you say ****.....go ahead use search and see what comes up.....lets see.....the oil that needs to be put on them ***** up the maf..could set off ses by doing that...also k & n filters do not filter as good as papers ones and they add no horsepower...the only real benefit is that they can be cleaned and last for a long time...do ur research
obsurd comments? people have tested it out on a dyno, it shows no difference from paper ones, but you guys just believe whatever you want. I just think paper ones are better no more comments, thanks
no more comments, thanks 
I've found that it is easier to prevent over-oiling the filter with the spray-on oil can from K&N. The one that you have to run through every pleat on the filter element can result in a very messy and damp oil filter if you are not careful. Go to the autoparts store and look for a Recharge kit that comes with the spray-on oil can.
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the oil on the filter is what helps it trap more dirt than a paper filter. as far as flow characteristics i dont own a flow bench or tool to check, but it cant be any worse. as far as them screwing up mafs, just dont over oil them(light pink)i know all of mine came with instructions. as far as the cleaner they use call k&n and ask.
I wouldn't use simply green to clean a K&N. Simple green is a tough degreaser and the oil K&N uses is a very light oil, unless the filter was over-oiled to begin with. If you have to use simple green the least you should do is dilute it.
As another good tip, if you see that your K&N has all kinds of junk in it (especially common if you have the ram air mod), just use compressed air and blow it out. Be sure that you blow from the top side and not the bottom though. Some people say that this damages the filter blah blah blah but I have been doing it for years on both cars and quads and never once had a problem cleaning them like that.
