Recharging (Cleaning) Your K&N Air Filter & Air box

 

In this video tutorial I briefly explain why you should regularly inspect and clean out your K&N reusable air filter and containing box. I also take you along with me on the proces I take to wash and recharge my K&N air filter using K&N's recharging kit purchased from my local automotive store.

When cleaning out your K&N air filter always insure that your let the filter either dry naturally or use an air compressor to blow air across the filter fins to quickly evacuate any residual water left over from the washing procedure.

 Never make the mistake of rushing the dry time by taking a blow dryer or heat gun to the filter as you might damage the filter fibers. As you will see I use an air compressor to blow most of the water out to assist with increased dry time and then place the filter in the sun for 45 minutes to naturally dry.

K&N recharge kits may vary with spray or pour type oil applications, in either case you're going to want to apply a fair amount to the bottom side of the filter that sits inside the air box without soaking through to the other side. Adding too much oil to the filter may cause issues to your sensors or possibly get sucked up into the engine by way of throttle bodies, so just make sure not to soak it when applying the oil. If you haven't yet picked yourself up a K&N air filter I highly suggest grabbing one. They greatly reduce your service cost in having to purchasing a new throwaway filter every few months leaving your room to buy extra performance goodies.

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K&N Engine Air Filter: High Performance, Premium, Powersport Air Filter

Recharging (Cleaning) Your K&N Air Filter & Air box

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