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Jan 2, 2008 | 08:23 PM

papagofast

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Blackwing filter cleaning

When I purchased the Blackwing filter for my O4' I neglected to buy the cleaner kit. However, I have a cleaner kit from K&M that I used on my 66'. Does anyone know if a K&M kit (solvent and oil) can be used on the Blackwing filter? Is it the same material? Will it damage the filter? Etc?

Jan 2, 2008 | 08:36 PM

T VETTE

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Check the search tool bar for that. I used dish soap with warm water and soft brush and it came real clean. Air dry, not a high pressure hose.

Jan 2, 2008 | 08:37 PM

T.J.

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I use it on mine and no problems.

Jan 2, 2008 | 09:58 PM

Russ K

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Don't use K&N cleaner/oil on a Blackwing air filter. The Blackwing is a synthetic material, the K&N is a cotton material.

Russ Kemp

Jan 2, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J.

I use it on mine and no problems.

Jan 3, 2008 | 09:24 AM

Robls6

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Originally Posted by Russ K

Don't use K&N cleaner/oil on a Blackwing air filter. The Blackwing is a synthetic material, the K&N is a cotton material.

Russ Kemp

I've heard the same thing. I got a specific cleaning kit from Mid America (one of many vendors).

Jan 3, 2008 | 11:46 AM

hotwheels57

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You can use diluted SIMPLE GREEN to clean, but the synthetic media of a DONALDSON/SLP BLACKWING should be sparingly oiled with the specific oil made/sold for that filter media.