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Angrybird 12 · 09-01-2012, 11:03 AM

How often should I be expected to need to clean and reoil my K&N filter?
Every oil Change? Every Other Oild Change? 10,000 Miles? 20,000 miles?
It was never specific in the instructions.

swizlstik · 09-01-2012, 11:15 AM

It's really going to depend on your driving conditions. If you live in a dusty environment, you're going to have recharge it more often. I inspect mine every time I open my hood.

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NavyDood · 09-01-2012, 02:27 PM

None of my filters will ever be cleaned/recharged. It's fact that a good paper/cellulose filter will filter better unless you need the extra airflow because of mods.

midnighter · 09-01-2012, 02:28 PM

I just service mine and clean it as needed. (If it looks dirty and full of bees)

Sleez · 09-01-2012, 02:30 PM

check it every oil change, empty out the bugs, once a year clean and re-oil.

unless it gets real dirty, then clean and re-oil as needed.

BowlingSS · 09-01-2012, 02:44 PM

I have cleaned my CAI filter about three times in almost two years-21K miles.

Bill

Angrybird 12 · 09-01-2012, 03:09 PM

Thanks, basically it's like a normal paper filter, but instead of replacing when it gets dirty just clean and reoil it.

SSGUNNER · 09-01-2012, 11:07 PM

Here you go

http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm

Angrybird 12 · 09-02-2012, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

Here you go

http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm

Wow I didn't realize it could go that long.
Thanks!

If you have not experienced a decrease in mileage or engine performance, chances are your filter is fine and does not yet need cleaning.* To be more specific, the filter does not require cleaning if you can still see the wire screen on the entire air filter regardless of how dirty it may appear. When the screen is no longer visible some place on the filter, it is time to clean it. When used in normal paved road, street or highway conditions, our replacement air filters that fit in the factory air box should require cleaning every 50,000 miles and our large conical filters on an intake system should require cleaning every 100,000 miles. When used in dusty or off-road environments, our filters will require cleaning more often. We recommend that you visually inspect your filter once every 25,000 miles to determine if the screen is still visible.*

locoycabron · 09-03-2012, 11:34 PM

25k miles

09-01-2012, 11:03 AM	#1
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09-01-2012, 11:15 AM	#2
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	It's really going to depend on your driving conditions. If you live in a dusty environment, you're going to have recharge it more often. I inspect mine every time I open my hood. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

09-01-2012, 02:30 PM	#5
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	check it every oil change, empty out the bugs, once a year clean and re-oil. unless it gets real dirty, then clean and re-oil as needed. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS; 6M, ABM, Torq Thrust M w/custom center caps, Solo MachX-LLT, Blue Anodized Pedals, Barton Shifter w/UMI blue anodized pistol grip, Ported IM from Mace, 25mm isolator/spacer from Mace, Vararam CAI, Euro Rear Fascia, RX Breather Cap. SOLD 4/23/13. Now have a 1965 Chevelle 4 dr wagon!!

09-01-2012, 03:09 PM	#7
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Thanks, basically it's like a normal paper filter, but instead of replacing when it gets dirty just clean and reoil it. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

09-01-2012, 11:07 PM	#8
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,272	Here you go http://www.knfilters.com/faq.htm __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

09-01-2012, 02:27 PM	#3
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	None of my filters will ever be cleaned/recharged. It's fact that a good paper/cellulose filter will filter better unless you need the extra airflow because of mods.

09-01-2012, 02:28 PM	#4
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	I just service mine and clean it as needed. (If it looks dirty and full of bees)

09-01-2012, 02:44 PM	#6
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I have cleaned my CAI filter about three times in almost two years-21K miles. Bill

09-03-2012, 11:34 PM	#10
locoycabron Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 50	25k miles