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Feb 28, 2005 | 06:08 PM

0PaulaH

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Blackwing Filter Cleaning Advise...

I just cleaned my Blackwing filter.. When I went to spray the oil on, it did not spray like we know a spray should. Not a fine spray but rather a stream.. I proceeded to oil it.. Should it have been a fine spray or a steady stream like? What if I got too much on it?

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Paula

Feb 28, 2005 | 06:17 PM

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I always mix a little alcohol in to help it spray a little better and then the alcohol evaporates and leaves the oil!

Feb 28, 2005 | 06:19 PM

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It is in a can....not a bottle with a trigger spray...

Mar 1, 2005 | 12:08 AM

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Paula,
My only thought, if you're concerned about too much oil, is to try and absorb the excess with something like cotton batting or a soft cloth - let it rest on the filter or pat very gently, as you want to avoid bending the pleats of the filter. Good luck.

Mar 1, 2005 | 12:45 AM

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Thanks, will do that, just to be sure!

Mar 1, 2005 | 01:23 AM

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Hmmm, on my '96 vette which had a K&N filter, too much oil would foul up the MAF. Wouldn't the same happen if too much oil was added to the Blackwing on my C5?

Mar 1, 2005 | 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MagikDraggin

Hmmm, on my '96 vette which had a K&N filter, too much oil would foul up the MAF. Wouldn't the same happen if too much oil was added to the Blackwing on my C5?

Could very well. Some people here have reported fouling their MAF with excess oil - don't recall/know what brand of filter they had on their cars.

Mar 1, 2005 | 01:38 AM

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It's oil out of an aerosol can. Hence, the lack of atomization.

Cover as much of the filter as you feel comfortable doing. Let the filter set for at least an hour, then reapply to any bare spots. The entire filter should be dark blue. Let the filter set at least overnight. Wipe down the rubber and any overspray or puddling with a towel. Good luck.