Thanks for explaining the differences between filters. No one else never takes the time to tell you why. Now I see that it is well worth the investment for the overall health of my vehicle.
Dawn, And I like being able to clean the Air Filter myself. I stock (or keep on hand) several Oil Filters for each Vehicle, but not Air Filters. It's nice to clean it when it needs it. Yep, in my videos, I like to give a reason, especially if something I do is a little out of the ordinary. I do things, thinking about doing them again in 100,000 or 200,000 miles from now. I appreciate all of your comments. - Stiles
I just cleaned my filter, I found out that luke warm water works better to get the dirt out. Been doing this for years. I still use the K&N filter recharge kit. Great video!
Ed, Yep, Very Good! I also clean my filter in the Kitchen Sink with a little Dawn Dishwashing Soap. Luke warm water is perfect, I don't recommend any water hotter than that. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive love watching, I have been a 2016 mustang 5.0 and lots of your content is relavent. You've inspired me to clean my maf and probably my throttle body. Thanks
Kaibab, You are very welcome! Knocking the Dirt, Tree Leaves, and Big Particles out of the Air Filter is something I've always had to do. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
I like the way you took the crud out of the F150 air filter because that's how mine looked like in my truck. It's been a year since I've installed it and boy was it dirty!
Awesome Video! I've been using the paper filters and it is always dirty. I hate it when I forget to buy an air filter when buying oil and filter. I'm going to buy a K&N filter.
Thanks for the info man. I need to clean try round cone style filter for my mustang & this video told me everything I need to know. Hope you’re having an excellent day! Thanks again! 😄
Thanks for the advice. Being a woman I sometimes wonder if I need a pro to do things for me but thanks to you I did it myself! Anything to save me money and time!!!! What seems like a hard thing to do I’m happy I did it myself. I did have some friends stop by to make sure I was ok doing it and no nails were broken! Lol
Sherri, You are very welcome. Growing up in a Small Minnesota Town out in Farm Country the 7 thru 9 grades of School had Wood Shop for half a year and Home Economics the other half (for everyone). My sister is better equipped and confident doing home repairs than her husband. Bottom line: train yourself and do the task, work into bigger tasks. And have fun doing it! I break nails all the time too! - Stiles
Jerrold, Good Tip, However, K&N doesn't specifically say to apply Sealing Grease to the K&N Oiled Cotton Stock Replacement Filter, see www.knfilters.com/cleaning . On the Mustang Air Filter that I show in the video, I don't believe Sealing Grease is necessary, because this Air Filter has so much Sealing Surface, and the Stock Ford Air Filter Housing applies a clamping force to the Air Filter Seal. - Stiles And . . . Jerrold, you are correct that K&N does offer a Sealing Grease: 99-0704 K&N SEALING GREASE - 6OZ, " K&N Sealing Grease 99-0704 provides an airtight fit around sealing surfaces on all types of air filter elements. It resists heat and will not melt or run off. K&N Sealing Grease is designed to ensure the filter stays sealed in rugged environments. It is not to be used on clamp-on filter elements. K&N Sealing Grease 99-0704 comes in a 6 ounce tube." www.knfilters.com/99-0704-sealing-grease-6oz In the More Information Section, K&N re-states: "Designed for push-in, push-on and other non-clamp-on air filter seals" www.knfilters.com/99-0704-sealing-grease-6oz
I like your drop method better than compressed air, and think it would get everything else with a light brushing and a vacuum. I will do that next time. T.Y. (thank you) for the new-to-me techniques, and for using something safer than brake cleaner. (I am in California, with California regulations--most of y'all's brake cleaner cannot be sold here). I also like that you clean the filter box and lube it with oil once clean. I think that leaving a little residual oil would help the filter to form a tighter seal, too. And, t.y. for showing proper coverage (I had been using too much and too little previously).
@@StilesAutomotive yeh, Melinda [J. M.] née Janecek (mel* jane* was supposed to boolean for the SDMRT/SDSD {local mtn rescue team/sheriff}, but I think someone or something has been snagging that off my unique identifier birthrite...)
Yep, the kit is the way to go if you are just cleaning the filters on one or two vehicles. Do you have K&N Filters in the other cars or just the Raptor? Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the comment! - Stiles
Manyak, You are very welcome! When you clean the K&N Air Filter the Filter Media turns white ( or an off white), When you apply the K&N Filter Oil the Filter Media turns pink. I recommend using K&N Cleaner and Oil when cleaning your K&N Filter. - Stiles
Your filter was incredibly clean compared to the all black that was coming out of mine. But I bought my f150 with a cold air intake on it I don't think it was ever cleaned my ranger wasn't too bad.
Bradley, Like I remember stating in the video, by K&N standards I probably clean my Air Filters too much, but the cool thing about Re-usable Air Filters . . . We can clean them as often as we like. If your Air Filters are getting dirty fast, you could buy a Second Air Filter, so you can just replace it and then clean it later. - Stiles
Don, No you don't have to apply the Filter Oil to only one side, but I recommend that to not over Oil the Filter. Over Oiling the Filter will likely cause a problem with the MAF Sensor, if the Sensor gets Oil on it. With that said, I recommend: 1) Apply a light spray of Filter Oil to the dirty side of the clean K&N Air Filter, 2) wait a short period of time and inspect the Air Filter front and back to ensure it is a even, pink color. 3) If Filter is not pink you need to apply a light spray of Filter Oil to the un-coated areas and repeat Step 2, and 4) Once the Air Filter is an even pink color then the Filter is ready to be reinstalled in the Car. I appreciate the positive comment! - Stiles
Michael, 10 hours seems like enough time, this time of year I would leave the Air Filter standing on edge in the Sink until most of the water stopped dripping out, then stand it near one of the Air Registers over night (not on, but near) and the Air Filter should be dry the next morning. - Stiles
Don, Nope, don't do it! LOL The K&N Air Filter is made to be cleaned and reused, over and over, a million miles or so! Make sure to follow the correct procedure outlined in my video and you will have many miles or clean air! - Stiles
Good tutorial vid..Although it is not recommend to apply oil to top of filter.. only apply to bottom side of filter and let it wick into filter.. Excess oil on top of filter can be drawn into air intake and damage mass air flow sensor....
Antonio, Yep, good tip! I'm using a 1 gal Jug of the K&N Air Filter Oil and used an oil spray bottle for some other product, the spray bottle was either old or not compatible with the Oil. Thanks - Stiles
Acc1, Really? Think about it, you apply the Filter Oil so that the Air Filter is an even pink color, both front and back. Do you think the Air Filter Media is small enough to keep the Filter Oil from passing thru? If you put to much Filter Oil on the Filter it may cause an issue, not which side you apply the Filter Oil to. - Stiles Read the K&N Air Filter Page - - HOW TO CLEAN YOUR K&N AIR FILTER, www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow
@@Hutchy86 Interesting, you must also think the Filter Media is fine enough to keep the Oil on the dirty side of the Filter. Does your Filter turn pink on the clean side? - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive apologies. Turns out you are right. There is so much miss information out there regarding K&N filters. Whether that’s washing from both sides, oiling from both sides ect. Anyway, I take it you like K&N filters which I do. There’s a lot of stuff out there saying K&N let a lot more contaminants into your engine over a OEM filter. Have you done any tests or noticed anything?
Grayson, I really don't think it matters, if you oil a clean Air Filter. The important thing is to allow time, apply a little and wait, add more as needed, and don't over Oil. But, let's think about this, wouldn't it make sense to Oil from the Clean side to the Dirty side, Oil soaks in (kinda flows) from the Dirty to Clean side, pushing the Dirt Particles . . . Nah, I don't think it matters. K&N doesn't say (See process below). - Stiles Below are the Process Steps from the K&N Filter Website ( www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow ) STEP 1 - REMOVE FILTER Remove your filter from its housing. Handling carefully, lightly tap off all loose dirt and debris. STEP 2 - APPLY K&N® POWER KLEEN® Liberally spray Power Kleen® filter cleaner onto both sides of the filter and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Do not allow the cleaner to dry on the air filter. STEP 3 - RINSE YOUR FILTER WITH LOW PRESSURE WATER Rinse your air filter with cool low-pressure water from the clean side out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter. Continue to rinse the filter until the water runs.. Read More STEP 4 - ALLOW YOUR FILTER TO DRY NATURALLY After rinsing your filter, gently shake off excess water and allow the filter to dry naturally. Do not apply oil until the air filter is completely dry. STEP 5 - APPLY K&N® FILTER OIL 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. When using the K&N® air filter oil aerosol spray found in K&N filter cleaning kit 99-5000 or K&N's 12.25 oz aerosol air filter oil, spray the oil evenly along the crown of each pleat while holding the nozzle about 3" away. Allow the oil to wick for approximately 20 minutes. Touch up any light areas on either side of the filter until there is a uniform red color on all areas. Please note that the above process is the only approved procedure for maintaining your K&N® High-Flow Air Filter™
Steven, Yes, that is true. With a K&N Air Filter, you don't want to over oil it. Add a little oil to the clean Filter, look for white (or lighter) spots and add a little more oil, repeat. And that is why I like to clean and then coat the bottom side of the Air Inlet Box with oil, this oil traps some of the big particles before the Air Filter. I also clean my MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor regularly, see my video (link below). Adding a K&N Air Filter is about increasing performance, you definitely don't want to hurt performance by getting oil on the MAF Sensor Element. Thanks for the comment! - Stiles Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Cleaning - MOTORCRAFT AFLS165 {#BR3Z12B579A} 2005 thru 2014 Mustang th-cam.com/video/g44NIAsmGh0/w-d-xo.html
Paul, Really, Why? I don't believe so, myself: read my replies to Mr. acc1tester398 - Stiles @acc1tester398 1 year ago (edited) hmm, why others say only apply oil on the dirty side? They said applying oil on the clean side risk damaging the maf sensor 4 replies @StilesAutomotive 1 year ago Acc1, Really? Think about it, you apply the Filter Oil so that the Air Filter is an even pink color, both front and back. Do you think the Air Filter Media is small enough to keep the Filter Oil from passing thru? If you put to much Filter Oil on the Filter it may cause an issue, not which side you apply the Filter Oil to. - Stiles Read the K&N Air Filter Page - - HOW TO CLEAN YOUR K&N AIR FILTER, www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow Reply @Hutchy86 11 months ago @StilesAutomotive the oil is to stop debris as in dirt to get through hence why it is only needed on the one side Reply @StilesAutomotive 11 months ago (edited) @Hutchy86 Interesting, you must also think the Filter Media is fine enough to keep the Oil on the dirty side of the Filter. Does your Filter turn pink on the clean side? - Stiles Reply @Hutchy86 11 months ago @StilesAutomotive apologies. Turns out you are right. There is so much miss information out there regarding K&N filters. Whether that’s washing from both sides, oiling from both sides ect. Anyway, I take it you like K&N filters which I do. There’s a lot of stuff out there saying K&N let a lot more contaminants into your engine over a OEM filter. Have you done any tests or noticed anything?
MrYugoWRC, I don't believe so, myself: read my replies to Mr. acc1tester398 - Stiles @acc1tester398 1 year ago (edited) hmm, why others say only apply oil on the dirty side? They said applying oil on the clean side risk damaging the maf sensor 4 replies @StilesAutomotive 1 year ago Acc1, Really? Think about it, you apply the Filter Oil so that the Air Filter is an even pink color, both front and back. Do you think the Air Filter Media is small enough to keep the Filter Oil from passing thru? If you put to much Filter Oil on the Filter it may cause an issue, not which side you apply the Filter Oil to. - Stiles Read the K&N Air Filter Page - - HOW TO CLEAN YOUR K&N AIR FILTER, www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow Reply @Hutchy86 11 months ago @StilesAutomotive the oil is to stop debris as in dirt to get through hence why it is only needed on the one side Reply @StilesAutomotive 11 months ago (edited) @Hutchy86 Interesting, you must also think the Filter Media is fine enough to keep the Oil on the dirty side of the Filter. Does your Filter turn pink on the clean side? - Stiles Reply @Hutchy86 11 months ago @StilesAutomotive apologies. Turns out you are right. There is so much miss information out there regarding K&N filters. Whether that’s washing from both sides, oiling from both sides ect. Anyway, I take it you like K&N filters which I do. There’s a lot of stuff out there saying K&N let a lot more contaminants into your engine over a OEM filter. Have you done any tests or noticed anything?
Ledger, I believe it was retired just after I shot this video. It an old Spray Bottle repurposed which wasn't compatible with the K&N Air Filter Oil. - Stiles
They also did tests on the oil and the test results show less silica, less lead ,less iorn then paper filters so the people saying they don't filter well see absolutely full of shit
GoodFella, Ya, I'm with you! Think about the liability if K&N hadn't done their testing work on the Air Filters. And you know K&N is the same great American company that they have been for years and years. When other Formerly Great American Companies, like Moog, Raybestos, and so many other of my (formerly) favorite Brands have gone to Chinese Junk. Yep, I've used K&N Air Filters for years and I like them. I appreciate your comment! - Stiles
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Thanks for explaining the differences between filters. No one else never takes the time to tell you why. Now I see that it is well worth the investment for the overall health of my vehicle.
Dawn, And I like being able to clean the Air Filter myself. I stock (or keep on hand) several Oil Filters for each Vehicle, but not Air Filters. It's nice to clean it when it needs it. Yep, in my videos, I like to give a reason, especially if something I do is a little out of the ordinary. I do things, thinking about doing them again in 100,000 or 200,000 miles from now. I appreciate all of your comments. - Stiles
Best video on this, I have searched a few for my TRD model on my Tundra. This is excellant and detailed. Thank you
Spyder, Ok, very good! I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles
I just cleaned my filter, I found out that luke warm water works better to get the dirt out. Been doing this for years. I still use the K&N filter recharge kit. Great video!
Ed, Yep, Very Good! I also clean my filter in the Kitchen Sink with a little Dawn Dishwashing Soap. Luke warm water is perfect, I don't recommend any water hotter than that. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
Very straightforward great job! Thank you for not beating around the bush
Jewaguilar, You are very welcome, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles
Great video.
After washing mine, I always shake out the excess water. Helps with the drying time.
Troy, Great tip! I always think about buying a second Air Filter, because they do take a while to dry. I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive love watching, I have been a 2016 mustang 5.0 and lots of your content is relavent. You've inspired me to clean my maf and probably my throttle body.
Thanks
Thanks for the not recommended tip! So much crap came out of my filter! Thanks for making this video!
Kaibab, You are very welcome! Knocking the Dirt, Tree Leaves, and Big Particles out of the Air Filter is something I've always had to do. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
Nicely conveyed!! Your instructional video is head and shoulders above the rest.
Geoffrey, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles
I like the way you took the crud out of the F150 air filter because that's how mine looked like in my truck. It's been a year since I've installed it and boy was it dirty!
Thanks for the comment! - Stiles
Awesome Video! I've been using the paper filters and it is always dirty. I hate it when I forget to buy an air filter when buying oil and filter. I'm going to buy a K&N filter.
Yes, the K&N Air Filter is a great Filter. Thanks for the comment. - Stiles
Thanks for the info man. I need to clean try round cone style filter for my mustang & this video told me everything I need to know. Hope you’re having an excellent day! Thanks again! 😄
Oculairus, You are very welcome. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
Best video yet on the kn filter. Thanks.
Timothy, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles
Thanks for the advice. Being a woman I sometimes wonder if I need a pro to do things for me but thanks to you I did it myself! Anything to save me money and time!!!! What seems like a hard thing to do I’m happy I did it myself. I did have some friends stop by to make sure I was ok doing it and no nails were broken! Lol
Sherri, You are very welcome. Growing up in a Small Minnesota Town out in Farm Country the 7 thru 9 grades of School had Wood Shop for half a year and Home Economics the other half (for everyone). My sister is better equipped and confident doing home repairs than her husband. Bottom line: train yourself and do the task, work into bigger tasks. And have fun doing it! I break nails all the time too! - Stiles
I am woman hear me roar! I used to fear making a big mistake. Watching this gentleman’s videos make it feels more than doable. Thanks Stiles!
K & N also recommends greasing the sealing edges I believe. Thank you
Jerrold, Good Tip, However, K&N doesn't specifically say to apply Sealing Grease to the K&N Oiled Cotton Stock Replacement Filter, see www.knfilters.com/cleaning . On the Mustang Air Filter that I show in the video, I don't believe Sealing Grease is necessary, because this Air Filter has so much Sealing Surface, and the Stock Ford Air Filter Housing applies a clamping force to the Air Filter Seal. - Stiles
And . . . Jerrold, you are correct that K&N does offer a Sealing Grease: 99-0704 K&N SEALING GREASE - 6OZ, " K&N Sealing Grease 99-0704 provides an airtight fit around sealing surfaces on all types of air filter elements. It resists heat and will not melt or run off. K&N Sealing Grease is designed to ensure the filter stays sealed in rugged environments. It is not to be used on clamp-on filter elements. K&N Sealing Grease 99-0704 comes in a 6 ounce tube." www.knfilters.com/99-0704-sealing-grease-6oz
In the More Information Section, K&N re-states:
"Designed for push-in, push-on and other non-clamp-on air filter seals"
www.knfilters.com/99-0704-sealing-grease-6oz
I'd recommend that you should clean the mass sensor every time you clean your filter so there's no issues latter down the road.
C, Yep you need to figure out what triggers your period maintenance, there is no thing wrong with cleaning often. - Stiles
I like your drop method better than compressed air, and think it would get everything else with a light brushing and a vacuum. I will do that next time. T.Y. (thank you) for the new-to-me techniques, and for using something safer than brake cleaner. (I am in California, with California regulations--most of y'all's brake cleaner cannot be sold here). I also like that you clean the filter box and lube it with oil once clean. I think that leaving a little residual oil would help the filter to form a tighter seal, too. And, t.y. for showing proper coverage (I had been using too much and too little previously).
Mel (is it Mel?), You are very welcome, I appreciate your comment and your rare attention to detail. - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive yeh, Melinda [J. M.] née Janecek (mel* jane* was supposed to boolean for the SDMRT/SDSD {local mtn rescue team/sheriff}, but I think someone or something has been snagging that off my unique identifier birthrite...)
Great video! Now I got to go out and buy a K&N cleaning kit for my filter.
Yep, the kit is the way to go if you are just cleaning the filters on one or two vehicles. Do you have K&N Filters in the other cars or just the Raptor? Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the comment! - Stiles
just buy a new filter! Cheap enough.
Thanks man I just got one today !
Ok, very good, I hope the video helped. - Stiles
Thanks bro I did the job today however my filter didnt get pink again idk why but anyway its clean
Manyak, You are very welcome! When you clean the K&N Air Filter the Filter Media turns white ( or an off white), When you apply the K&N Filter Oil the Filter Media turns pink. I recommend using K&N Cleaner and Oil when cleaning your K&N Filter. - Stiles
Your filter was incredibly clean compared to the all black that was coming out of mine. But I bought my f150 with a cold air intake on it I don't think it was ever cleaned my ranger wasn't too bad.
Bradley, Like I remember stating in the video, by K&N standards I probably clean my Air Filters too much, but the cool thing about Re-usable Air Filters . . . We can clean them as often as we like. If your Air Filters are getting dirty fast, you could buy a Second Air Filter, so you can just replace it and then clean it later. - Stiles
Great video. So only oil the intake side (outermost side), correct?
Don, No you don't have to apply the Filter Oil to only one side, but I recommend that to not over Oil the Filter. Over Oiling the Filter will likely cause a problem with the MAF Sensor, if the Sensor gets Oil on it. With that said, I recommend: 1) Apply a light spray of Filter Oil to the dirty side of the clean K&N Air Filter, 2) wait a short period of time and inspect the Air Filter front and back to ensure it is a even, pink color. 3) If Filter is not pink you need to apply a light spray of Filter Oil to the un-coated areas and repeat Step 2, and 4) Once the Air Filter is an even pink color then the Filter is ready to be reinstalled in the Car.
I appreciate the positive comment! - Stiles
Can I vaccum the heavy dust, bugs or seeds of my filter? Instead of dropping the filter to the floor.
Nando3is, Yes you can, it is not good for the Filter to use Compressed Air on it, however. - Stiles
So clean your filter every 7000 mileage or every time you do oil change????❤
Apakabar, K&N would say that is too often. On some of my Cars I do clean the Air Filter with the Oil change. - Stiles
First time cleaning my K&N. It's drying inside my home which is at about 70°. How long should it take to dry. I'm at 10 hrs so far.
Michael, 10 hours seems like enough time, this time of year I would leave the Air Filter standing on edge in the Sink until most of the water stopped dripping out, then stand it near one of the Air Registers over night (not on, but near) and the Air Filter should be dry the next morning. - Stiles
Thank you useful information
Durant, You are very welcome! - Stiles
Extremely well done! But I think after 50k miles I would just buy a new one lol
Don, Nope, don't do it! LOL The K&N Air Filter is made to be cleaned and reused, over and over, a million miles or so! Make sure to follow the correct procedure outlined in my video and you will have many miles or clean air! - Stiles
20 bucks for a cleaning kit or a hundred for a new one? I'll try it a couple times lol
Good tutorial vid..Although it is not recommend to apply oil to top of filter.. only apply to bottom side of filter and let it wick into filter.. Excess oil on top of filter can be drawn into air intake and damage mass air flow sensor....
Chris, You just have to not over oil the filter and let it sit so that it is an even pink color. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles
I was looking at that I also was shown to oil bottom. Dirty side
Use the aerosol spray can
It's applies more even coat!
Antonio, Yep, good tip! I'm using a 1 gal Jug of the K&N Air Filter Oil and used an oil spray bottle for some other product, the spray bottle was either old or not compatible with the Oil. Thanks - Stiles
hmm, why others say only apply oil on the dirty side? They said applying oil on the clean side risk damaging the maf sensor
Acc1, Really? Think about it, you apply the Filter Oil so that the Air Filter is an even pink color, both front and back. Do you think the Air Filter Media is small enough to keep the Filter Oil from passing thru? If you put to much Filter Oil on the Filter it may cause an issue, not which side you apply the Filter Oil to. - Stiles
Read the K&N Air Filter Page - - HOW TO CLEAN YOUR K&N AIR FILTER, www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow
@@StilesAutomotive the oil is to stop debris as in dirt to get through hence why it is only needed on the one side
@@Hutchy86 Interesting, you must also think the Filter Media is fine enough to keep the Oil on the dirty side of the Filter. Does your Filter turn pink on the clean side? - Stiles
@@StilesAutomotive apologies. Turns out you are right. There is so much miss information out there regarding K&N filters. Whether that’s washing from both sides, oiling from both sides ect.
Anyway, I take it you like K&N filters which I do. There’s a lot of stuff out there saying K&N let a lot more contaminants into your engine over a OEM filter. Have you done any tests or noticed anything?
don’t you oil from the dirty side and let it soak to the clean?
Grayson, I really don't think it matters, if you oil a clean Air Filter. The important thing is to allow time, apply a little and wait, add more as needed, and don't over Oil. But, let's think about this, wouldn't it make sense to Oil from the Clean side to the Dirty side, Oil soaks in (kinda flows) from the Dirty to Clean side, pushing the Dirt Particles . . . Nah, I don't think it matters. K&N doesn't say (See process below). - Stiles
Below are the Process Steps from the K&N Filter Website ( www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow )
STEP 1 - REMOVE FILTER
Remove your filter from its housing. Handling carefully, lightly tap off all loose dirt and debris.
STEP 2 - APPLY K&N® POWER KLEEN®
Liberally spray Power Kleen® filter cleaner onto both sides of the filter and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Do not allow the cleaner to dry on the air filter.
STEP 3 - RINSE YOUR FILTER WITH LOW PRESSURE WATER
Rinse your air filter with cool low-pressure water from the clean side out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter. Continue to rinse the filter until the water runs.. Read More
STEP 4 - ALLOW YOUR FILTER TO DRY NATURALLY
After rinsing your filter, gently shake off excess water and allow the filter to dry naturally. Do not apply oil until the air filter is completely dry.
STEP 5 - APPLY K&N® FILTER OIL
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. When using the K&N® air filter oil aerosol spray found in K&N filter cleaning kit 99-5000 or K&N's 12.25 oz aerosol air filter oil, spray the oil evenly along the crown of each pleat while holding the nozzle about 3" away. Allow the oil to wick for approximately 20 minutes. Touch up any light areas on either side of the filter until there is a uniform red color on all areas. Please note that the above process is the only approved procedure for maintaining your K&N® High-Flow Air Filter™
Your air filter still red/ clean
Apakabar, Just because it is red don't mean it is clean. The Air Filter can still be red and very, very dirty. - Stiles
Oil is going onto your air flow meter not a good thing u will lose power when it gets on your meter coz it can’t read correct
Steven, Yes, that is true. With a K&N Air Filter, you don't want to over oil it. Add a little oil to the clean Filter, look for white (or lighter) spots and add a little more oil, repeat. And that is why I like to clean and then coat the bottom side of the Air Inlet Box with oil, this oil traps some of the big particles before the Air Filter. I also clean my MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor regularly, see my video (link below). Adding a K&N Air Filter is about increasing performance, you definitely don't want to hurt performance by getting oil on the MAF Sensor Element. Thanks for the comment! - Stiles
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Cleaning - MOTORCRAFT AFLS165 {#BR3Z12B579A} 2005 thru 2014 Mustang th-cam.com/video/g44NIAsmGh0/w-d-xo.html
you put oil on the wrong side
Paul, Really, Why? I don't believe so, myself: read my replies to Mr. acc1tester398 - Stiles
@acc1tester398 1 year ago (edited)
hmm, why others say only apply oil on the dirty side? They said applying oil on the clean side risk damaging the maf sensor
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@StilesAutomotive 1 year ago
Acc1, Really? Think about it, you apply the Filter Oil so that the Air Filter is an even pink color, both front and back. Do you think the Air Filter Media is small enough to keep the Filter Oil from passing thru? If you put to much Filter Oil on the Filter it may cause an issue, not which side you apply the Filter Oil to. - Stiles
Read the K&N Air Filter Page - - HOW TO CLEAN YOUR K&N AIR FILTER, www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow
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@Hutchy86 11 months ago
@StilesAutomotive the oil is to stop debris as in dirt to get through hence why it is only needed on the one side
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@StilesAutomotive 11 months ago (edited)
@Hutchy86 Interesting, you must also think the Filter Media is fine enough to keep the Oil on the dirty side of the Filter. Does your Filter turn pink on the clean side? - Stiles
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@Hutchy86 11 months ago
@StilesAutomotive apologies. Turns out you are right. There is so much miss information out there regarding K&N filters. Whether that’s washing from both sides, oiling from both sides ect.
Anyway, I take it you like K&N filters which I do. There’s a lot of stuff out there saying K&N let a lot more contaminants into your engine over a OEM filter. Have you done any tests or noticed anything?
I believe you splayed the wrong side.
MrYugoWRC, I don't believe so, myself: read my replies to Mr. acc1tester398 - Stiles
@acc1tester398 1 year ago (edited)
hmm, why others say only apply oil on the dirty side? They said applying oil on the clean side risk damaging the maf sensor
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@StilesAutomotive 1 year ago
Acc1, Really? Think about it, you apply the Filter Oil so that the Air Filter is an even pink color, both front and back. Do you think the Air Filter Media is small enough to keep the Filter Oil from passing thru? If you put to much Filter Oil on the Filter it may cause an issue, not which side you apply the Filter Oil to. - Stiles
Read the K&N Air Filter Page - - HOW TO CLEAN YOUR K&N AIR FILTER, www.knfilters.com/cleaning#high-flow
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@Hutchy86 11 months ago
@StilesAutomotive the oil is to stop debris as in dirt to get through hence why it is only needed on the one side
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@StilesAutomotive 11 months ago (edited)
@Hutchy86 Interesting, you must also think the Filter Media is fine enough to keep the Oil on the dirty side of the Filter. Does your Filter turn pink on the clean side? - Stiles
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@Hutchy86 11 months ago
@StilesAutomotive apologies. Turns out you are right. There is so much miss information out there regarding K&N filters. Whether that’s washing from both sides, oiling from both sides ect.
Anyway, I take it you like K&N filters which I do. There’s a lot of stuff out there saying K&N let a lot more contaminants into your engine over a OEM filter. Have you done any tests or noticed anything?
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Your spray bottle sucks……..
Ledger, I believe it was retired just after I shot this video. It an old Spray Bottle repurposed which wasn't compatible with the K&N Air Filter Oil. - Stiles
They also did tests on the oil and the test results show less silica, less lead ,less iorn then paper filters so the people saying they don't filter well see absolutely full of shit
GoodFella, Ya, I'm with you! Think about the liability if K&N hadn't done their testing work on the Air Filters. And you know K&N is the same great American company that they have been for years and years. When other Formerly Great American Companies, like Moog, Raybestos, and so many other of my (formerly) favorite Brands have gone to Chinese Junk. Yep, I've used K&N Air Filters for years and I like them. I appreciate your comment! - Stiles