How to Clean Your K&N Air Filter
K&N air filter cleaning kits come with a filter cleaner and filter oil, which is designed to clean any K&N oiled cotton air filter, restoring air flow efficiency so that it looks and operates virtually like new again. When the dirt on your filter meets or exceeds the wire mesh, it's time to clean it. Learn how easy it is to service your K&N air filter and visit knfilters.com to find the cleaning products needed for your air filter.
Instructions:
STEP 1 - APPLY K&N AIR FILTER CLEANER
Liberally spray K&N Air Filter Cleaner onto both sides of filter and allow to soak for 10 minutes to loosen the dirt. Do not allow cleaner to dry on air filter.
STEP 2 - RINSE YOUR K&N AIR FILTER
Rinse off your air filter with cool low-pressure water applied to the clean side out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter. Continue to rinse the filter until all traces of cleaner are gone. It may be necessary to repeat steps 1 and 2.
STEP 3 - DRY YOUR K&N AIR FILTER
After rinsing your filter, gently shake off the excess water and only allow filter to dry naturally. Do not apply oil until the air filter is completely dry.
STEP 4 - 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 then touch up any light areas on either side of filter until there is a uniform red color at all areas. K&N offers 1/2 ounce pillow pack air filter oil for the smaller jobs and one gallon jug air filter oil for bigger jobs. Individuals who require a large supply of oil on hand, K&N also offers 5 gallon pails of air filter oil.
K&N® is the world's leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and cold air intake systems.
The world-famous High-Flow Air Filter™ was pioneered by K&N in 1969, and features an innovate design of layered, oiled cotton media to effectively capture dust, dirt, and contaminants—offering top-quality filtration.
Since that time, K&N has grown into a world-class automotive technology company, selling air filters, cabin air filters, oil filters, and air intakes in over ninety countries—with nearly 10,000 unique products for cars, trucks, motorcycles, outdoor equipment, and industrial applications.
With a strong Consumer Protection Pledge and industry leading warranties, K&N commits to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Whether you’re looking for an air filter upgrade for your Ford Mustang, a new air intake system for your Chevy Silverado, or an Electronic Carburetor Injection system for your classic Pontiac GTO, you’re sure to find high-quality parts from K&N to propel your vehicle’s performance to the next level. Check out www.knfilters.com to find all of the parts available for your unique application!