This helped me learn a little more about how to take care of my air filter and air housing. Thanks. As a woman, it's nice to learn auto mechanics from another woman.
I think you mean you run the water through the opposite of the airflow direction, to dislodge the particles of grime and not further drive them into the filter media.
Brake cleaner will dry that plastic out quick and have it dry rot before too long, also just wipe the oil around the seal with your finger to help it seal better instead of wiping it dry and that’s a lot of oil to be using on that filter other than that, nice job
YES !!! only spray the outside part of the filter and NOT the INSIDE. Otherwise the oil can get sucked in the intake and damage your air mass sensor. The outside is the side that traps the dirt and contaminants using the filter fabric and oil. The inside stays clean. If you're in doubt, you can spray the inside, just a tiny bit a VERY LIGHT film, do not saturate. Let it dry in the sun for a couple of hours and instal. Be sure that when you clean it, spray both sides with the solvent but rinse from the INSIDE pushing out. You don't want the dirt to go through the fabric. It is on the outside of the filter, let it stay there and push it out with a steady stream of water. I hope this helps. Cheers.
Check out a comparison test that was done on a number of air filters on the Project Farm channel. It was very well done. Shocking to me, K&N was one of the worst for large and small particle filtration. Bums me out as I am now considering taking it out of my truck. I'd rather have engine life over the small uptick in HP and acceleration...
@@Novagunner Losing filtration "power"? If you go 3-6months without checking your air filter, you're asking for problems! If you examine the K&N it relies on two metal flexible mesh sheets that have a durable paper in between them, if something gets through it's because "someone" damaged the metal "somehow"🤔. When it's full of dirt from not being cleaned you'll notice a lack of power since you don't like lifting up the engine hood every 3-6months 😂!
Coming from California, I would rather see you using Simple Green or LA's Awesome or Purple Power instead of brake cleaner. Thank you for wearing your gloves and making us chicks look good !
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1:35 'i'm going to run the water thru it like the air flows..." Actually you ran it in the reverse direction which is likely how you are supposed to do it as the dirt is on the upstream side of the filter.
does it matter which direction the pleats are oriented? in this video the filter is installed so the pleats are oriented vertically. i've seen videos for a standard paper filter install where the filter is oriented horizontally.
The oil is what catches the dust because it sticks to the oil, and the actual filter keeps bigger particles out. And the oil is just air filter oil it doesn't really matter what brand you use
I brushed the intake side under running water, I lightly hit the flat intake side of the filter against a flat surface and dislodge a lot of solids off the filter. Then used pressurized air from’ clean’ side through the dirty’ side. Dried and oiled. Cleaned the box. Done👍
I have been using K&N for years now and I just can't see myself using any other type of filter. Let me tell you something, I have never seen my filters get ever half dirty as this one. this one was really bad. I notice on my cars better fuel and little bit better on exhilaration with K&N. Totally worty the money.
When I clean and dry mine, I always have some red left over in various places from the old oil. Is this normal? I can never get all the red out from the old oil.
Hey Sue, I love your dedication to the little things.. I've seen soooooo many people wrestling with those case clips, and here you show how it's done with one finger :-) I normally wipe down / clean all components too.... but I paid for the vehicles :-)
Wow… You washed it through the wrong way!!!… and the proof is flicking up and sticking to the wall after you have rinsed it and you are shaking it dry… As if you can rinse the dirt “through” the filter…. The filter separated the dirt by its size not allowing it through…. So how do you expect to wash it through that same way?? …. ALWAYS rinse from the clean side to the dirty side first, then finish by rinsing the other way.
totally depends, if you're driving dusty logging roads, you'll be cleaning it a few times a year... just inspect it! I've seen filters get completely clogged up after a weeklong wheeling trip on very dusty/dry terrain mid-summer
There's no way will say on a k&n filter to be cleaned after 100.000 miles. Maybe 10.000 miles if you live in the cleanest area ever with no dust, leaves, bugs, humidity. I clean mine every 6.000 miles when I'm also changing the engine oil. It's a 30 min job.
Ada L yes they’re designed to be washed, unlike the paper filters. Just make sure when you hose it, do it from the clean side to the dirty side. Otherwise you will push all the dirt in the wrong direction.
I put a K&N filter on my 2013 Hyundai Elantra. I noticed that there is another filter that is attached to it. So, there are 2 air filters in a 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
the dust particles don't stick to the filter. They tend to just form a lump at the bottom of the filter as the filter is not sticky due to lack of oil.
Because it allows for the engine to continue running while you're still in drive. It allows for torque multiplication when the torque converter isn't locked up also.
if the filter is really that bad, wash it three times, instead of super saturating one time? and way too much oil on filter, it goes through mass air flow and oil residue will ruin your mass air flow sensor you always have great video not this one though!
I’d recommend not using a K&N filter on modern cars as the oil can ruin your O2 sensor. They also don’t work as well as a standard paper filter. On race cars they work great though.
It is very important how you re-charge it. It is supposed to have a thin film of oil. It doesn't need to be so saturated that can fly onto the MAF sensor. Also, you're NOT supposed to spray oil on the filter side towards the MAF side of the intake. The oil stops the dirt using the fabric. The inside doesn't need anything, no dirt is going the opposite direction and no need for the oil..
My car I bought as used 2008 Yaris came with K&N filter. I'm going to wash it since it's pretty dirty, but I don't have the speical K&N wetting oil spray. And I do not want to pay too much for it. Do you think it's okay to just spray WD40 on it?
This video is about Cabin Air Filter (i.e. the filter that clean the air that gets into car's cabin). Can the engine air filters also be washed (without damaging them)?
You can mess up your MAF sensor and some may get sucked into the engine, resulting in major repairs down the line. Idk about your car/truck, but the MAF for my truck is $200.
do NOT run the water through the way the air goes, as she says. thats just stupid. you're pushing dirt all the way through the filter. to do so, you're opening up small hole and making them bigger
I used this K&N one time and it damaged my air flow sensor. It was the costly lesson learned just to save few bucks. When I sold the car I asked the guy if he wanted this filter, oil can and cleaner for it. He said no. That's how bad it is. Maybe it is good for an old engine that do not have an hi-tech air sensor.
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This helped me learn a little more about how to take care of my air filter and air housing. Thanks. As a woman, it's nice to learn auto mechanics from another woman.
Also change the pollen filter it really does make a difference cleaner air from vents
Kinda sexist aren't ya? Who cares what their gender is?
I think you mean you run the water through the opposite of the airflow direction, to dislodge the particles of grime and not further drive them into the filter media.
+veevocker Thanks for the feedback!
Was just thinking that but new wat she meant.👌
And you need to apply oil on same side air flows in.
@@eddieward3096 no you don’t want your MAF sensor getting oil on it and burning out
@@prestonworden9811 That's why you put it on the side that sucks air in, not the side it blows out towards the MAF.
I appreciate the content, because I am worried in the past that I have a plied too much oil to the filter, your recommendations are very helpful!
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super helpful, my advice to anyone who wants to clean the housing the lazy way might use a shop vac. i mean if you have access to one :)
Very thorough video, Sue! Great work!
Adam Marshall Thanks for watching!
this is one of the best vids out there on this. Thank you !!!
Brake cleaner will dry that plastic out quick and have it dry rot before too long, also just wipe the oil around the seal with your finger to help it seal better instead of wiping it dry and that’s a lot of oil to be using on that filter other than that, nice job
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Always the best! Thank you! Happy Holidays.
Perfectly done, fantastic
How long did you wait to let it dry?
about 10 15 min. then run water through
Thank you. Detailed, and to the point. Let me go do it now. Only the air filter though.
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Do I have to wait till the air filter is completely dry to spray it?
YES !!! only spray the outside part of the filter and NOT the INSIDE. Otherwise the oil can get sucked in the intake and damage your air mass sensor. The outside is the side that traps the dirt and contaminants using the filter fabric and oil. The inside stays clean.
If you're in doubt, you can spray the inside, just a tiny bit a VERY LIGHT film, do not saturate. Let it dry in the sun for a couple of hours and instal. Be sure that when you clean it, spray both sides with the solvent but rinse from the INSIDE pushing out. You don't want the dirt to go through the fabric. It is on the outside of the filter, let it stay there and push it out with a steady stream of water. I hope this helps. Cheers.
Check out a comparison test that was done on a number of air filters on the Project Farm channel. It was very well done. Shocking to me, K&N was one of the worst for large and small particle filtration. Bums me out as I am now considering taking it out of my truck. I'd rather have engine life over the small uptick in HP and acceleration...
Yea I took mine out after about 2 months and it’s totally caked in dirt… none of my paper air filters have ever gotten that bad
@@zac.bolin01 look into the intake box and dirt is at bottom, only reason why the dirt attaches to oiled filters is the oil.
Yes, being hi flow i would imagine youre loosing quite a bit of filtration power..
@@Novagunner Losing filtration "power"? If you go 3-6months without checking your air filter, you're asking for problems! If you examine the K&N it relies on two metal flexible mesh sheets that have a durable paper in between them, if something gets through it's because "someone" damaged the metal "somehow"🤔. When it's full of dirt from not being cleaned you'll notice a lack of power since you don't like lifting up the engine hood every 3-6months 😂!
My air filter has lasted over 10k miles and it’s half as dirty as the filter in this video
Coming from California, I would rather see you using Simple Green or LA's Awesome or Purple Power instead of brake cleaner. Thank you for wearing your gloves and making us chicks look good !
Very nice job! Next time I need to service my car, I know who I'm coming to for help.
+Alex Barnes Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
1:35 'i'm going to run the water thru it like the air flows..." Actually you ran it in the reverse direction which is likely how you are supposed to do it as the dirt is on the upstream side of the filter.
Can I use my normal dash/,interior cleaner to clean the plastic components of the housing? Inside and out
Is that clean enough?
Is it fine spray extra to catch more dirt??😅
What about vehicles that recommend oil-less filters how should we prepare the filter after cleaning
@ 3:31 "Stay 3-4 inches away" And yet proceeds to be the height of the can distance away. And the can is like 10-11 inches tall. LOL
does it matter which direction the pleats are oriented? in this video the filter is installed so the pleats are oriented vertically. i've seen videos for a standard paper filter install where the filter is oriented horizontally.
I don’t understand 3:27-3:32 because you spraying the liquid where the dirty air flow through from
Why do we need spray oil after washing and what kind oil to spray in general??? Thanks
The oil is what catches the dust because it sticks to the oil, and the actual filter keeps bigger particles out. And the oil is just air filter oil it doesn't really matter what brand you use
@@gordiepeck4364 and sticks to your MAF sensor and causes problems
I brushed the intake side under running water, I lightly hit the flat intake side of the filter against a flat surface and dislodge a lot of solids off the filter. Then used pressurized air from’ clean’ side through the dirty’ side. Dried and oiled. Cleaned the box. Done👍
I’m just here for the satisfying clip sound at the end.
In addition to the filter, don't ya think you could take the time to clean the outside of all the plastic parts?
Thank you, very helpful
I have been using K&N for years now and I just can't see myself using any other type of filter. Let me tell you something, I have never seen my filters get ever half dirty as this one. this one was really bad. I notice on my cars better fuel and little bit better on exhilaration with K&N. Totally worty the money.
+Wanaaje's Channel Thanks for the feedback!
Tips for cone?
I lost my cleaner what do you guys reccomend i use instead
2:56 close your eyes and listen with vol up
Couple good shakesZ
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When I clean and dry mine, I always have some red left over in various places from the old oil. Is this normal? I can never get all the red out from the old oil.
Thanks for the video! Turns out I didn't even have an air dam in my car. Are you selling those by any chance?
7:11 anyone please explain me what that 'air expansion tank' is?
Hey Sue,
I love your dedication to the little things.. I've seen soooooo many people wrestling with those case clips, and here you show how it's done with one finger :-) I normally wipe down / clean all components too.... but I paid for the vehicles :-)
I agree: putting all vents back with the dirt (even if it's outside) is not professional for me...
Here in Saudi Arabia we don't use an oil spray because our weather is so dusty 😗
Wow… You washed it through the wrong way!!!… and the proof is flicking up and sticking to the wall after you have rinsed it and you are shaking it dry…
As if you can rinse the dirt “through” the filter…. The filter separated the dirt by its size not allowing it through…. So how do you expect to wash it through that same way??
…. ALWAYS rinse from the clean side to the dirty side first, then finish by rinsing the other way.
What's a good alternative if I don't have the k&n oil?
Hey so what kind of can did you use to spray it with?
Ada L just purchase the K&N Recharger Kit. It comes with the Cleaner and Oil for your filter (s).
How important is it to oil it? Can’t the oil affect the mass air flow sensor?
Only if you add a lot of it. Spray a light coat and you're good to go
Let it soak in a little bit, ill be cleaning mine for the 3rd time on 17' Golf. No problems or sensor issues so far
She was playing with it now after two shakes 😆🤣
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it says to be cleaned after 100k miles i prefer to do more often thoughts?
+Christopher Twaddle Yes, you can definitely clean it more often! Thanks for watching.
totally depends, if you're driving dusty logging roads, you'll be cleaning it a few times a year... just inspect it! I've seen filters get completely clogged up after a weeklong wheeling trip on very dusty/dry terrain mid-summer
There's no way will say on a k&n filter to be cleaned after 100.000 miles. Maybe 10.000 miles if you live in the cleanest area ever with no dust, leaves, bugs, humidity.
I clean mine every 6.000 miles when I'm also changing the engine oil. It's a 30 min job.
can you acuallly wash it out? And if so how many mins do you let it dry for?
Ada L yes they’re designed to be washed, unlike the paper filters. Just make sure when you hose it, do it from the clean side to the dirty side.
Otherwise you will push all the dirt in the wrong direction.
When it’s ‘dry’..😉
Would using WD-40 work for this?
SOME PEOPLE SPRY THE OTHER SIDE?. WHAT SIDE DO YOU SPRY??
from clean to dirty side
Should Have replace that silver screen that you torn trying to put the air filter box back on
Why has to oil the filter after drying? I thought cleaning by water is enough.
Thanks
I put a K&N filter on my 2013 Hyundai Elantra. I noticed that there is another filter that is attached to it. So, there are 2 air filters in a 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
It's probably for emissions, it's supposed to stay in there and if you remove it, you'll probably need to replace the whole air box
What happens when you don't oil it?
the dust particles don't stick to the filter. They tend to just form a lump at the bottom of the filter as the filter is not sticky due to lack of oil.
Particles will get into your engine
Why do automatic cars need a torque converter
Because it allows for the engine to continue running while you're still in drive. It allows for torque multiplication when the torque converter isn't locked up also.
Does this have oil on it?
If i install a brand new k&n air filter do i still need to put air filter oil?
No they come pre lubed from the factory
Oil can be bad for the airmasssenssor??
No.
@@tonewheel5631 ok thanks
You mean against the airflow
very good thanks
if the filter is really that bad, wash it three times, instead of super saturating one time?
and way too much oil on filter, it goes through mass air flow and oil residue will ruin your mass air flow sensor
you always have great video not this one though!
Ah, the old itwillruintheMAF. No, it won’t. And if you believe that to be true, please provide a link or two to back up your opinion.
Says who?
I didn't oil it because i'm cool. maybe i go back to paper filter?
I don't think it's a good idea to shake a wet filter and did you really have to use brake cleaner to clean the airbox?🤣🤣
That seemed like too much oil
Perfect job
But this oil will mist onto the air flow meter reading will not be 100% hp loss very simple thing don’t use oiled filters
The old wives tale. It won’t ruin anything.
Even the K&N manufacturer says to oil BOTH sides of their filter. Who am I going to believe...you or them!
I’d recommend not using a K&N filter on modern cars as the oil can ruin your O2 sensor. They also don’t work as well as a standard paper filter.
On race cars they work great though.
do you mean maf sensor? and it wont ruin it might make it oily over time big deal just clean it. they're cheaper over time due to being washable
No, old wives tale that too many believe. I’ve yet to see any evidence to back that up.
BRYAN you're clueless man.
It is very important how you re-charge it. It is supposed to have a thin film of oil. It doesn't need to be so saturated that can fly onto the MAF sensor. Also, you're NOT supposed to spray oil on the filter side towards the MAF side of the intake. The oil stops the dirt using the fabric. The inside doesn't need anything, no dirt is going the opposite direction and no need for the oil..
You doing it from the wrong direction...
+Zakov335 Thanks for the feedback!
My car I bought as used 2008 Yaris came with K&N filter. I'm going to wash it since it's pretty dirty, but I don't have the speical K&N wetting oil spray. And I do not want to pay too much for it. Do you think it's okay to just spray WD40 on it?
Filter is still dirty after cleaning and before oiling.
This video is about Cabin Air Filter (i.e. the filter that clean the air that gets into car's cabin). Can the engine air filters also be washed (without damaging them)?
This video is NOT about the cabin filter. You’re mixed up.
This vide is about engine air filter...
If you can't recognize an air box then it's not the correct video to start with👍
The cabin air filter is inside the cabin not the engine bay lol
you sure you should flush that old oil down the drain?
That's a shop sink bro
What happens if you spray on both sides?
You can mess up your MAF sensor and some may get sucked into the engine, resulting in major repairs down the line. Idk about your car/truck, but the MAF for my truck is $200.
You could just use some soapy water
I never was so found of learning car mechanics from any woman. She doesnt seem to understand which way the air flows in an engine :O)
Bringing gender into this makes you as dumb as her, being an idiot isn't dependent on gender
@@kiyotaka269 true, but she isn't dumb.
Need to power wash that engine bay jesus 😳
do NOT run the water through the way the air goes, as she says. thats just stupid. you're pushing dirt all the way through the filter. to do so, you're opening up small hole and making them bigger
Way to much oil
I used this K&N one time and it damaged my air flow sensor. It was the costly lesson learned just to save few bucks. When I sold the car I asked the guy if he wanted this filter, oil can and cleaner for it. He said no. That's how bad it is. Maybe it is good for an old engine that do not have an hi-tech air sensor.
just clean the whole assembly with dish washer fluid than used a damm can cleaner
Steam clean it
Still dirty
I’ll continue to buy a quality disposable filter; cheap insurance.
+Rudyard Thanks for the feedback!
you do you.
Buy cheap.. get cheap. .. enjoy!
Brake cleaner should do the job better #realtalk hahhahahh