Cleaning BMC

1. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #1 29th March 2008, 17:39

   I got my BMC off ebay last year, and put it straight on.
   
   So it's probably long over due a clean + re-oil.
   
   Can I use the k+N cleaning kit that I have in the garage somewhere, or is it best to get the proper BMC cleaning kit?
   
   Thanks
2. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #2 29th March 2008, 18:29

   Hi mate,best to get the proper bmc cleaner!! the k&n mite work!! but not worth chance it,i think!!....
3. Matty-VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Cheltenham Posts: 920 Silver VTR & Gunmetal Grey VTR

   #3 29th March 2008, 19:03

   Same stuff guys the k&n spray will be fine just dont over do it lol. Is it washable?
4. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #4 30th March 2008, 02:22

   How much is the BMC cleaner kits??...
5. jason2003 L-plater Joined: Nov 2007 Taipei Posts: 63 98 Saxo VTS

   #5 30th March 2008, 05:50

   I'm using soft cleaner and for long time, its working fine. FYI.
6. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #6 30th March 2008, 07:26

   yes mate it is washable but that doesnt mean you can put it in the washing machine,lol
   
   this is what i did with mine-
   take it apart and knock all the sh*t out of it
   get a soft wire brush or stiff tooth brush and brush all the dust out of it
   the run it under the hot tap
   put it in a warm bucket of water with a drop of fairy liquid and shake it inside untill the water goes black
   shake the water out of it and leave it to dry naturally
   once dry oil and re-fit. im sure KamRacing will sell the cleaner for the Green filter mate and that should be fine to use
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 30th March 2008, 10:15

   you do have to reoil it .. its the oil that traps the dirt on these performance filters.
8. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #8 30th March 2008, 14:40

   I give mine a good shake in the sink, after about 30 mins grit n crap stops coming out.
   
   Then i use a small drop of fairy liquid to finish off any left over oil, rinse, rinse, rinse, rinse..... leave to dry and re-oil.
   
   EDIT: I do this every couple of months.
9. minxie20 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Wirral Posts: 426 Saxo VTR Saxo VTS

   #9 31st March 2008, 22:05

   I blew mine out with air line!! lots of muck blew out!!
10. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

    #10 1st April 2008, 00:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KamRacing you do have to reoil it .. its the oil that traps the dirt on these performance filters.

    My question was can I use K+N cleaner and oil on the BMC that I already have?
    
    Have any of you used it?....Or should I buy the proper BMC cleaner & oil kit?