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09-07-2014, 11:39 AM
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How long do you let your cold air filters dry after washing!?!?
I have a Roto-fab intake and I washed it yesterday using the K&N kit. I took it off and washed it around 3:30PM. I woke up today and it didn't look dry to me AT ALL!! 18 hours isn't enough drying time?? It just feels 'damp'
I see a new filter in my future. Because I had to take a hair dryer on cool air for like an hour to get it to look dry. Because I have a date in a hour and a half lol. I've been waiting on this girl so I guess I'll sacrifice a filter.  Anyways, how long do you wait? |
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09-07-2014, 01:31 PM
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Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011
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What do the directions say? I'd start there,they're the experts
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09-07-2014, 04:24 PM
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09-07-2014, 04:34 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012
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I use the same method since my motocross days!
I use an air compressor to blow out the excess air from the inside of the filter. If it is sunny and warm I let it dry for a couple of hours in the sun. I lightly spray it to re oil, and re-install on Roto-Fab. I have had zero issues.
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09-07-2014, 05:17 PM
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Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014
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When I had the K&N in my GP GXP I bought an extra filter so I could clean one, let it dry and then re-oil it and still drive my car.
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09-07-2014, 06:04 PM
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Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Frisco, TX
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I purchased a second filter element... I usually wash/clean the filter, blow out anything else, then let it dry overnight before oiling it again...
Having the second filter has definitely paid off...
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09-07-2014, 06:40 PM
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Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013
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How often are you supposed to clean the rotofab filter? I just ordered one yesterday so I have not read any instructions yet.
Maybe I should go and order an spare filter too. I think that is most conventient for me since I drive my ZL1 on a daily basis to work.
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09-07-2014, 06:44 PM
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Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012
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I change out the filters when I change the oil. Probably more often than required, but doesn't hurt it. My car is also a daily, and it is always dusty here, so I keep it clean. Having the second filter is great as I don't have to wait to have some fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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09-07-2014, 07:09 PM
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Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010
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I clean and 're-oil mine in the winter since the car is in storage it does not matter if it takes a couple of days for it dry.
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09-07-2014, 07:15 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009
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Cleaned my Airaid filter and stood it up vertically.
Most excess water drained out of it, then I put it in the sun for an hr, re-oiled it and all was good.  To be safe you could do it at the end of the day so it dries overnight in the engine compartment.
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09-07-2014, 08:01 PM
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I have aftermarket filters on all my vehicles. I wash them, hit them with the air hose and put them back on. Never had a problem with any of them, but none are Fords.
Sometimes the MAF on Silverado gets wet when the water gets deep. It just acts like you pulled a couple of the plug wires for a day. Next day, back to normal.
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09-07-2014, 08:30 PM
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20-60mins depending on how hot it is outside.
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09-07-2014, 09:09 PM
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Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008
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Not trying to be a smart a##, but until they are dry. I would not even put one in damp.
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09-07-2014, 09:36 PM
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Rotofab told me to clean the filter every 10k miles.
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