dirty air filter

29th March 2009, 11:17

I have a k&n induction kit on my car. The air filter was original red but now its black from dirt. I have cleaned it and its still black and shity. Will it effect my engine if i dont buy a new air filter? or does it not matter that much? cheers for any feedback, would be good to know cuz i'd rather get smoked rear lights than a air filter, but if it needs to be bought, it needs to be bought :/

29th March 2009, 11:25

well if it is dirty, then it is most likely clogged with dirt, which will be restricting the ammount of air that can get through it, so i would get a new one.

P.S - get an enclosed one, they are much better and dont tend to get as dirty as open filters.

29th March 2009, 12:56

put it on a 30 degree wash in the washing machine

29th March 2009, 12:58

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Originally Posted by gouldy87

put it on a 30 degree wash in the washing machine

LMFAO
does this really work??

29th March 2009, 13:02

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Originally Posted by jware92

LMFAO
does this really work??

believe it or not yes, most people recommend that you re oil them after but ive never done it tbh and ive had mesh type filters on alot of my cars for a few years now and never had any bother

29th March 2009, 13:04

some hot soapy water and let it steep for a bit, and give it a light scrub with a dish scrubbing brush, works for me

29th March 2009, 14:05

I washed it with this oily stuff at work and then dryed it with compressed air even tho it says you shudnt :/ can any1 recomend a site for me please? the air filter is sat straight on the carb with no pipes or anything so its hard to get one that fits (with the bonet down)

29th March 2009, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Lloydie

I washed it with this oily stuff at work and then dryed it with compressed air even tho it says you shudnt :/ can any1 recomend a site for me please? the air filter is sat straight on the carb with no pipes or anything so its hard to get one that fits (with the bonet down)

that doesnt really make any sense but i am guna assume you have tried cleaning the filter when its still on the car for some reason? why would you do this?

take it off the car before cleaning as you will no doubt break something if you dont

29th March 2009, 14:29

No i took it off to clean it. And its sat directly on the carb i'll show u a pic if u wish?

29th March 2009, 14:34

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29th March 2009, 14:42

when did saxos have carbs? anyway some people wont agree with this btu every couple of months i put my filter on a low temperiture wash in the washing machine ans then dry it and put it back on my car. it does the job for me

29th March 2009, 14:46

Ok cheers i'll do that then

29th March 2009, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Lloydie

id buy a new one tbh

29th March 2009, 16:41

NO NEED TO BUY A NEW ONE!!!!!

KnN filters are for life, hence why they come with a lifetime warenty from new!!

buy the KnN cleaning+oiling kit.

Sopray the cleaner on and leave for 30 mins, rinse under the hot tap and use a SOFT bristle tooth brush to remove clogged in dirt.

Repeat this process if need be, thefilter should look a dark pinky colour when fully clean.

Then leave it to dry NATURALLY!!!!!

Once it is dry spray the oil supplied in the kit onto the filter, this will giv it is bright red appearance.

It is VERY VERY VERY important that you spray the oil on, otherwise the filter will not work.

Its not the actual KnN which catches the dust etc it is the oil, so not using it means you may aswell just run with an unfilterd TB

any more advice and just drop me a PM!

Also KnN recomend you clean the air fitler with the process above every 25,000miles or sooner if need be

29th March 2009, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Saxo_89

NO NEED TO BUY A NEW ONE!!!!!

KnN filters are for life, hence why they come with a lifetime warenty from new!!

buy the KnN cleaning+oiling kit.

Sopray the cleaner on and leave for 30 mins, rinse under the hot tap and use a SOFT bristle tooth brush to remove clogged in dirt.

Repeat this process if need be, thefilter should look a dark pinky colour when fully clean.

Then leave it to dry NATURALLY!!!!!

Once it is dry spray the oil supplied in the kit onto the filter, this will giv it is bright red appearance.

It is VERY VERY VERY important that you spray the oil on, otherwise the filter will not work.

Its not the actual KnN which catches the dust etc it is the oil, so not using it means you may aswell just run with an unfilterd TB

any more advice and just drop me a PM!

Also KnN recomend you clean the air fitler with the process above every 25,000miles or sooner if need be

yea i used to do all that but then i realised that it made no difference at all to anything tbh so i just started putting the filter in the washer, it takes half an hour and gets all the crap out of it, easy job done

29th March 2009, 16:57

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Originally Posted by gouldy87

yea i used to do all that but then i realised that it made no difference at all to anything tbh so i just started putting the filter in the washer, it takes half an hour and gets all the crap out of it, easy job done

There is a quick way and the proper way.

Engine wise i allways prefer to do things the proper way lol

Just my personal preference.

Is important to put the oil on though atleast.

29th March 2009, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Saxo_89

There is a quick way and the proper way.

Engine wise i allways prefer to do things the proper way lol

Just my personal preference.

Is important to put the oil on though atleast.

lmao it honestly makes no difference to fuck all ive done it for years

29th March 2009, 16:59

lol wel i will continue to do it my way lol

Atleast oil it man, or all the shit is just getting into your engine anyways

29th March 2009, 17:14

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Originally Posted by Saxo_89

lol wel i will continue to do it my way lol

Atleast oil it man, or all the shit is just getting into your engine anyways

valid point maybe, but ive not sucked anything in to an engine in all the 6 years ive had k an n type filters.

29th March 2009, 17:29

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Originally Posted by gouldy87

valid point maybe, but ive not sucked anything in to an engine in all the 6 years ive had k an n type filters.

well obviously you wont get chunks of muck in your engine, but for example....

A grain of sand, you couldnt pick one out sitting on a table, so you woudlnt see it going in your engine.

abit of sand mixing with the pistons going up and down means BIG repair bills in time.

Hence why i oil up before my pistons go up and down baby

lol

29th March 2009, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Saxo_89

well obviously you wont get chunks of muck in your engine, but for example....

A grain of sand, you couldnt pick one out sitting on a table, so you woudlnt see it going in your engine.

abit of sand mixing with the pistons going up and down means BIG repair bills in time.

Hence why i oil up before my pistons go up and down baby

lol

dont drive your saxo on the beach then

29th March 2009, 17:41

Bucket of soapy water for my pipercross every 3-4 months works for me