OMG MY K&N FILTER!!!

[Tamago]

congrats on your purchase. keep it clean, a clean filter is a must!

oh and don't waste money on the k&n cleaning kit. use simple-green to wash the filter and oil with a similar oil to the K&N kit

[id3379]

Originally Posted by Tamago

congrats on your purchase. keep it clean, a clean filter is a must!

oh and don't waste money on the k&n cleaning kit. use simple-green to wash the filter and oil with a similar oil to the K&N kit

Thanks for the tip, i got some laying around the house, saved me some $

[Arkhangel]

Originally Posted by Tamago

congrats on your purchase. keep it clean, a clean filter is a must!

oh and don't waste money on the k&n cleaning kit. use simple-green to wash the filter and oil with a similar oil to the K&N kit

I havent Cleaned my K&N Yet what kind of oil would that be exactly

[toad]

Originally Posted by Arkhangel

I havent Cleaned my K&N Yet what kind of oil would that be exactly

i'd be curious also to hear what type of oil people use instead? i've had k&n's on my past 2 vehicles and liked them, but hated paying what they charge for their 'recharge' kit. i haven't bought one for my yaris yet because i know you have to keep them clean and oiled to work(and avoid damage to your engine), but i just don't want to keep paying for that overpriced cleaning kit!

[PetersRedYaris]

Originally Posted by toad

...i just don't want to keep paying for that overpriced cleaning kit!

Keep paying for them? One kit last for multiple cleanings, which only need to be done every 50,000 miles for regular street driving...

[Doug007]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Keep paying for them? One kit last for multiple cleanings, which only need to be done every 50,000 miles for regular street driving...

+ 1...I have K&N's in my Sequoia, TSX and Yaris. I've made the cleaner kit last several years. I agree on being cautious with over-oiling.

In terms of performance gains, it's hard to tell. I do exceed the EPA mileage on all three cars.

[firebird1999us]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Keep paying for them? One kit last for multiple cleanings, which only need to be done every 50,000 miles for regular street driving...

I've had my cleaning kit for like 10+ years and have cleaned filters like 10 times with it...I've got like half a container left of the cleaner and oil too