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10-28-2010, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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What chemical to use for cleaning oiled air filters
the k&n recharge kit is getting expensive, im looking for something cheap, I still have a lot of k&n oil but the cleaner is out, Im just wondering if I can use ammonia to take out the oil?
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10-28-2010, 12:24 PM | #2 |
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You can purchase the cleaner seperately in various sizes.
Perhaps that would be an option. |
10-28-2010, 01:36 PM | #3 |
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I would think any degreaser would work, probably even common dish soap. But if you use ammonia be sure to dilute it first.
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10-28-2010, 04:13 PM | #4 |
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Thank you, im gonna use the ammonia cause the k&n cleaner smells like ammonia
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skip all of those and buy a bottle of simple green.
it's perfect for the job (i've used it dozens of times) finish off with a water rinse, let the filter dry naturally than re-oil
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10-29-2010, 02:22 PM | #7 |
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I usually use the K&N clearner kit. But when I run out of cleaner (but still have plenty of the oil), I use laundry detergent. I figure it's cotton so why not use soap intended for cotton? Plus, detergent will get grease (or, K&N oil in this case) out. And finally, if you do your own laundry, you will always have some around! Use Woolite if you're worried about it being too harsh...
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