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Sep 4, 2007 | 04:06 PM

Tbas99C5

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Intake Question

I purchased my 2000 with a Cold Air kit already installed. I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's red with dual cone shaped air filters (one on either side).

Stupid question - how often should I clean those?

Thanks

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:20 PM

ZeroHer0

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Open element filters, depending on your driving conditions, every 3-4 months. Best to always clean when particulary dirty. Make a habit to check at least once a month or so to check for cleaning intervals. I personally check everything under the hood once a week (might be over-kill). As to the brand...more info is needed, a picture would make it easy to identify.

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:25 PM

Tbas99C5

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Thanks for the info. I'll take a pic tonight and post it.

As for the cleaning, how should I clean them?

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:33 PM

ZeroHer0

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Cleaning depends on the filter type. If it is a rechargeable/reuseable type but a k&n or afe cleaning/recharging kit. On the top of the cone of the filters, there should be a stamp of a brand or so.

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:35 PM

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You can clean it with Simple Green and water, recharge it with a mixture of mineral oil and alcohol in a spray bottle.

Sep 4, 2007 | 04:39 PM

ZeroHer0

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Originally Posted by jrose7004

You can clean it with Simple Green and water, recharge it with a mixture of mineral oil and alcohol in a spray bottle.

Might i add, use low pressure water to rinse out and let filter "air" dry. Using an air compressor to blow out can ruin the filters. But buying a "premade" kit eases the process of traking these items down, but will do the job.

Sep 4, 2007 | 05:26 PM

DefenderC5

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K&N sells a filter recharge kit with cleaner and oil. Works just fine with any reusable/oil type filter. You can get it at pretty much any auto parts store.

I washed them with a hose at low pressure from the inside out...the water came out brown on the other side so mine really needed to be cleaned. I "air" dried them in the shade on a warm day.

Also, don't OVER oil the filter. Just a light coat to cover all the areas. Too much oil can geek up the MAF sensor.

Sep 4, 2007 | 05:38 PM

rcknusa

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I clean mine once a year during Christmas break and once during June/July. Takes longer to dry during December/January but still works. I use the K & N filter recharge kit, works great.