Cleaning a Vortex air filter

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Feb 12, 2009 | 07:44 PM

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Cleaning a Vortex air filter

Is there anything special you have to do--special product, etc?
Can I just run it under hot water and let it dry thoroughly?

Feb 12, 2009 | 08:47 PM

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Should be the same as K&N, JUST DON'T OVER-OIL!!!

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Feb 12, 2009 | 10:25 PM

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I took mine out, vaccuumed it out, cleaned it with warm water and screwed it back in. Worked fine.

Feb 12, 2009 | 10:38 PM

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I believe the replaceable filter is very similar to the K&N, and I would clean it like a K&N, including a light application of the proper oil. It will work without the oil - but it comes from the manufacturer impregated with oil, so it works properly with the oil.

Be careful not to over oil the filter, too much and the oil will get all over the MAF and will cause runnability issues.

Feb 13, 2009 | 10:53 AM

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Thanks guys.
I'm hoping Pep Boys has some generic air filter oil.

Feb 13, 2009 | 11:12 AM

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They sell a K&N kit to clean it and it comes with the oil.

Feb 13, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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Holy S***.

I just cleaned it in hot soapy water and I can't believe how much sediment was left in the bottom of the bucket.
I've definitely got to do this more often.