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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Default Oiling Vararam filter

I have a VB2 and want to know the correct procedure to apply oil to a new filter.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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follow the same steps as a K&N.Wash it with a hose,air dry and use the K&N spray for the side which the air will pass through.
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I think you can also use WD-40 - simply spray it on the side of the filter that the air FIRST goes into (ie: entrance side of the filter, NOT the exit side)
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...have you asked VARARAM for their recommendation?
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DO NOT use an air hose to dry filter; it will punch holes in the cotton material. I would only use K&N type oil on filter. Use sparingly - let sit half a day or more and then fill in any white spots. Over oiling will cause leaking (or sucked up) on the MAP sensor wires and will cause problems. Wires can be cleaned with special MAP cleaner. Never touch wires with fingers or cloth - very thin fragile wires can be damaged or dirty with oil or other contamination.
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I think you can also use WD-40 - simply spray it on the side of the filter that the air FIRST goes into (ie: entrance side of the filter, NOT the exit side)
Talked to Vararam they said use WD-40 don't over do it.
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Talked to Vararam they said use WD-40 don't over do it.
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