I do a quick clean in gasoline or kerosene to break down the filter oil, then I wash it good in soapy water. Rinse, dry and re-oil.

 

When I had my foam filter, I would use hot water and dish soap and clean it really well in a bucket. Then, I would rinse it with cold water. Last, I would blow it out with an air hose and let it sit for about 5 mins and install it back on.

But now I have a K&N. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Using compressed air safe? Seems like a nono for filters. I use k & n which is different from the foam so I'm no expert.

 

Why would blowing compressed air through a foam air filter be bad?

 

On a paper filter compressed air wont hurt a thing. On a K&N if yor not careful youcan separate the gauze the filter is made of and open up holes in it. Just better to shake it out and let it dry on its own.

 

Try buying a gallon of diesel fuel and using it instead of gasoline. It will clean without breaking down the glue. I still wash mine out with soap after and let it dry. I keep several in plastic bags ready to go so waiting for it to dry isn't an issue for me.

/Jon

 

Don't use gas, it will eat the glue that holds the filter together...just spend a few bucks and buy the right stuff, PJ1 oil and cleaner.

 

how often do you have to do that?

 

I use gasoline on all of mine, but i dont soak it in it, just pour it over it a couple times. seems to have worked great for me, and i will continue to do so with all my foam filters. any one have an suggestions for cleaning my k&n paper filter?