I bought the K&N filter and swapped it for the one that came with the ATV. I noticed the one I pulled out was oily, but the brand new K&N wasn't. I realize that WHEN I CLEAN IT, I am supposed to use the solvent and oil (I bought the kit), but in the meantime I just place the new one in the same place as the stock one was without pre-oiling it or anything (i.e. AS IS)?

Thanks!

 

All K&N filters are pre-oiled at the factory before shipping. The cotton guaze the filter is made of is an off white in color when un-oiled. K&N adds a red dye to their filter oil to make it easy to see if you miss any spots when re-oiling the filter after cleaning. If the filter guaze was red in color when you installed it, you're good to go.

 

Yeah, it seemed a reddish color to me. Thanks! I just took out the one I got with the ATV and threw it away, and put in the K&N.

 

The same filter recharge kit that works for cars will work for atv's....like $20 at advance auto

 

Yeah, I got it. I was afraid I'd have to pre-oil it or do something else to it besides simply take it out of the box and put it in the ATV.

Thanks guys!

 

Did the K&N help?

 

it wouldnt be a bad idea to give it a quick shot of oil on both sides before install. Yes the filter is pre-oiled, but you dont know how long the filter sat around before you ordered it. they will dry somewhat over time. If its dripping with oil, thats too much

 

Wish I would of known.. anyone else throwing out their STOCK Kodiak 450 air filter let me know....

I have been riding Dirt for years.. swore by K&N then went with a Oil foamed Twin Air.. just as much air flow and easier to clean...