Oiling the Air Cleaner
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Pro
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From: Cedar Falls IA
Oiling the Air Cleaner
I have a Hurricane air filter, cleaned it for the 1st time and let it dry. The manufacurer said to put oil in every third rib and let it soak in. I have let the filter set on some rags overnight but to me there is still quite a bit of oil on the filter. Is this normal? thanks in advance
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From: San Carlos, CA
It probably is normal. Just be careful that the oil dosn't gum up your MAF sensor.
If it does, I think CRC has a new priduct that cleans MAF sensors. It comes in a spray can just like everything else.
If it does, I think CRC has a new priduct that cleans MAF sensors. It comes in a spray can just like everything else.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
I use the aerosol K&N oil on my permanent filters and spray on a very lightcoat.
I usually let it sit for a week to soak in and dry..
I keep two filters.... one in the Vette, the other is the one cleaned, dried and oiled.
I usually let it sit for a week to soak in and dry..
I keep two filters.... one in the Vette, the other is the one cleaned, dried and oiled.
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
With any oil gauze filter, use sparingly on a clean dry filter, allow it to wick and install.
Having two filters is a great idea, especially since you can find them fairly inexpensive in the CF classifieds on a regular basis.
Having two filters is a great idea, especially since you can find them fairly inexpensive in the CF classifieds on a regular basis.
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
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I think some tend to overclean.......should be a 50,000 mile thing. When you do, get all of the old oil out so the filter will wick up the new oil which really doesn't take much.
