1.
PRE-CLEANING
Tap the element to dislodge any lodge embedded
dirt, then gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
(Note: If complete cleaning is not practical at
this time, re-oil the element and re-install in
your vehicle.) |
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2.
SPRAY ON CLEANER
Spray K&N air filter cleaner liberally onto
the entire element and let soak for 10 minutes. |
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3.
PAN CLEANING
Large K&N elements can be rolled or soaked in
a shallow pan of K&N air filter cleaner.
Remove immediately and let sit for approximately
10 minutes. |
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4.
CLEANING HINTS
Use only K&N air filter cleaner.
NO gasoline cleaning.
NO steam cleaning.
NO caustic cleaning solution.
NO strong detergents.
NO high pressure car wash.
NO parts cleaning solvents.
Any of these NO's can cause harm to the gauze
filter media, plus shrink and harden the rubber
end caps.
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5.
RINSE OFF
Rinse off the element with low water pressure, tap
water is OK. Always flush from the clean side to
dirty side. This removes the dirt and does not
drive it into the filter. |
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6.
DRYING HINTS
Always dry naturally. After rinsing, shake off all
excess water and let the element dry naturally.
DO NOT use compressed air.
DO NOT use open flame.
DO NOT use heat dryers.
Excess heat will shrink the cotton filter
media. Compressed air will blow holes in the
element.
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7.
AEROSOL OILING
After cleaning air filter always re-oil before
using. Spray K&N air filter oil down into each
pleat with one pass per pleat. Wait 10 minutes and
re-oil any white spots still showing. |
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8.
SQUEEZE BOTTLE OILING
After cleaning air filter always re-oil before
using. Squeeze K&N air filter oil down into
the bottom and along each pleat in only one pass
per pleat. Let oil wick into cotton for 20
minutes. Re-oil any white spots still showing. |
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9.
OILING HINTS
Never use a K&N air filter without oiling.
(The filter will not stop the dirt without the
oil.) Use only K&N formulated air filter oil.
K&N air filter oil is a compound of mineral
oil blended with special polymers to form a very
efficient tack barrier. Red dye is added to show
just where you have applied the oil. Eventually
the red color will fade but the oil will remain
and filter the air.
NEVER USE Automatic Transmission Fluid NEVER
USE Motor Oil NEVER USE Diesel Fuel NEVER USE
WD-40, LPS, or other light weight oils.
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10.
REINSTALL
Re-install your K&N air filter element with
proper care. Make sure the element seats properly
in the filter case. Install the cover making sure
it's in the right position. Tighten all the nuts,
bolts, screws or clips to factory specifications. |
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11.
DO NOT DISCARD
Affix the "Do Not Discard" sticker to
the filter case (included with every K&N
replacement element). Make sure you put the
sticker in a highly visible place to alert your
mechanic not to discard. |
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12.
PERFORMANCE HINTS
- Service every 50,000 -100,000 miles on
street driven applications.
- Service often in off-road or heavy dust
conditions or when air filter reaches 18"
of restrictions.
- Let the dirt "build-up" work for
you; it will not hurt the performance and
actually help filter the air.
CAUTION: Extreme fine dust in
agriculture or off-road use will pull the oil from
the element. Frequent re-oiling of the element's
clean side might be required. Completely service
when practicable. For extra protection use K&N
sealing grease on rubber ends of the element.
Service only with K&N air filter cleaner and
K&N air filter oil
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