need advice on air filter maintenance
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Racer
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From: Lakeland Florida
need advice on air filter maintenance
I have the halltech stinger. When should I clean it, and what should I use to clean it, and finally, how is the best way to re-oil it ?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Drifting
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From: laguna niguel ca
when to clean
this is a subjective evaluation of how dirty it is. No set rule. As for cleaning didn't they give you a kit, cleaner and re-oiling spray? If not, simple green and warm water will clean it well enough, but each manufacture usually has there own special oil, K&N,Blackwing, etc. Have had both..
Drifting
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No No!!
That kind of oil will clog up the filter. Call them and ask if they have an oil or can reccommend one. If not, then I would use K&N's oil in the aersol spray can, not the pump spray. It also sprays much better than the Blackwing oil. It spits oil ,not a fine spray like K&N.
andreas g.
andreas g.
Drifting
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From: Rehoboth Beach Delaware
Originally Posted by andreas g.
That kind of oil will clog up the filter. Call them and ask if they have an oil or can reccommend one. If not, then I would use K&N's oil in the aersol spray can, not the pump spray. It also sprays much better than the Blackwing oil. It spits oil ,not a fine spray like K&N.
andreas g.
andreas g.
Much worse then clogging the filter, it will gunk up the MAF and cause poor performance . Even the recommended filter oil will affect the MAF if too much is used. The high performance filters go a long way before they need cleaning.
Racer
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From: Bartlesville Oklahoma
Originally Posted by andreas g.
That kind of oil will clog up the filter. Call them and ask if they have an oil or can reccommend one. If not, then I would use K&N's oil in the aersol spray can, not the pump spray. It also sprays much better than the Blackwing oil. It spits oil ,not a fine spray like K&N.
andreas g.
andreas g.
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