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Do you oil both sides of K&N air filter?
– Apply K&N Air Filter Oil liberally to the dirty side of the filter only. If using a K&N aerosol spray, spray an even amount of oil along the crown of each pleat. – Wait 20 minutes for the oil to be absorbed into the filter media. Inspect the clean side of the filter for any areas that are lighter in color.
Do you spray both sides air filter with oil?
An air filter cleans the air going into the engine, so you want to catch the dirt particles from where the air is entering your Air Box. 5 of 5 found this helpful. Do you? After you have cleaned BOTH sides with the cleaner and then rinsed it off, let it air dry and then spray the oil on BOTH sides.
How often should I oil my KN filter?
How do I know when to clean the filter? The general rule of thumb is that the filter needs to be cleaned when the dirt build up gets as thick as the wire mesh. The usual interval is 30,000 – 50,000 miles depending on driving conditions. We recommend that you check your filter about once a year in normal usage.
Which sides do you oil on a K&N air filter?
When using the air filter oil squeeze bottle found in K&N® filter cleaning kit 99-5050, apply K&N air filter oil evenly along the crown of each pleat. Allow the oil to wick for approximately 20 minutes, and then touch up any light areas on either side of filter until there is a uniform red color on all areas.
How many times can you clean a K&N air filter?
K&N drop-in replacement High-Flow Air Filters™ typically require servicing once every 50,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions, and the larger filters included with K&N intake systems can go up to 100,000 miles before needing to be cleaned (under normal highway driving conditions).
How long should air filter oil dry?
After rinsing, gently shake off excess water. Allow filter to dry naturally for 20-30 minutes. The filter does not need to be completely dry and can be slightly damp before moving to the next step.
How long do K and N oil filters last?
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO CHANGE YOUR OIL FILTER? K&N premium oil filters are built to withstand the long intervals between service changes, which are often around 10,000 miles for newer vehicles.