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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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I have cleaned the filter and ready to oil.
Instructions states oil until even blue color thru out.
Filter already has a blue cast to it. Does the oil make it darker?
I am using an aersol can, so concerned as to how much.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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I use a mixture of mineral oil and alcohol in a spray bottle. The alcohol evaporates and leaves the oil.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Use the aerosol very sparingly. Be patient. Spray the raised pleats and allow it to wick down into the valleys of the media. Allow that to occur over night. If you see areas that appear to be dry, re-apply there only.

You want to avoid over spraying the media, which is what gets owners in trouble. The oil then contaminates the MAF sensor wires.

For future reference, when you run out of the aerosol oil, S&B FILTERS sells a cleaning kit with the oil applied in a small measured syringe. It's much easier/safer to use.

http://www.sbfilters.com/Store/Filter-Maintenance

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Originally Posted by hotwheels57
Use the aerosol very sparingly. Be patient. Spray the raised pleats and allow it to wick down into the valleys of the media. Allow that to occur over night. If you see areas that appear to be dry, re-apply there only.

You want to avoid over spraying the media, which is what gets owners in trouble. The oil then contaminates the MAF sensor wires.
No need to thoroughly soak the filter media - a little new oil will do the job.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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A little oil goes a LONG way!! I used jrose's alcohol diluted mineral oil,,and it works fine!!
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Good advice just don't over oil
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