Been using kn filters for 20 years this year.. Always been my first purchase when I get a new vehicle.. I've seen reviews stating they can be bad or not filter as good.. But I haven't seen anything in my oil samples that would suggest excess dirt is getting into the pistons and oil.. And my vehicles have gone 300k miles no issue.. I clean pretty often since I live in dusty west Texas usually twice a year.

@aseroxmilez

8 ай бұрын

Maintanence is key.. people think it’s plug in and forget 😂

@acc1tester398

8 ай бұрын

approximately how many kms before cleaning?

@l042987

8 ай бұрын

@@acc1tester398 I usually clean mine once per year honestly

@SCHIJTERBAAS

7 ай бұрын

​@acc1tester398 check the filter. Is it dirty? Clean it. Also when you see the filter has lost the oil(red look) time to clean and apply oil layer again. Warning: do not put to much oil otherwise your maf sensor can be damage.

@MagnaflowYeti

2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate your comment, been worried about the oil since I have a turboed engine

I bought one today for my Q50 ! I Love the shit dawg. thanks for the Vid Bro .

I just got the Toyota Trd air filter. I thought it was interesting because Toyota does no longer sell a cleaning kit. But right on the box as an official sticker, that actually says, use K&N cleaner, and oil. I suppose we know now that K&n makes these which is cool.

@giveme10feet

10 ай бұрын

Very cool indeed 😎!

nice and easy XD

I have used K&N filters on my LPG powered Subaru and Mercedes 6 Cylinder engines for over 18 years, they totally kill the stuttering caused by LPG, at traffic lights and give a cleaner burn. Just to calm my nerves, I have always used the foam pre-filters an all vehicles. Just changing the ones on my Viano and S-Class , the Pre- Filters are worth their weight in Gold, after 60,000 miles the filter itself has very little dirt or wear on them. Highly recommend their use. PS, Thanks K&N for totally curing the LPG stutter. I will use nothing else.

@KNfilters

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story

@spike3453

8 ай бұрын

I'm using subaru forester with lpg, this very helpful for me, thanks for your sharing

I keep my paper filter and put it in for a day, to let the fresh oiled K&N filter dry.

I have it installed on my adv350 , can anyone advise me how often in terms of Km's should I be cleaning it ? Thank you for this video btw!

Should you oil the dirty side until the clean side is also salmon red?

What the actual hell did you put that filter through Looks like it got flooded in the swamp from Labyrinth 💀

How long after spraying would you recommend to wait before installing back in the vehicle? Also, would you recommend leaving it oil side up or down during that time?

@KNfilters

8 ай бұрын

You want to wait until the oil wicks into the material and creates a consistent color across the entire filter (it should be salmon red). The direction you set the filter to wick is not as important... however we recommend placing the oiled side up so that oil does not drip onto the ground and instead absorbs into the filter. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com

Brrrruuuuuuh I almost bought a new filter because a mechanic said so . I got my oil changed some car guru said hey man you need to get the kit! I said what kit shows me this . 21$ auto zone compared to $80-$100

Tuning a 2017 DPS6 Ford Fiesta, naturally aspirated 1.6L, with stock air box, and K&N 33-2955. 😉

What's the dry time recomended before puting the oil

@KNfilters

5 ай бұрын

Drying time can vary depending on a number of factors. If the filter is still cool or damp to the touch, or if you test a small amount of oil in the corner of the filter and it runs off (instead of absorbing) you should allow the filter to continue drying. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com.

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I have a spectra air filter cleaner and oil kit will it work with this filter

@chukob5

22 күн бұрын

It’s pretty much the same exact thing just a degreaser and oil

I have a DNA filter on my bike (K&N doesnt make one). Is it alright that I use a K&N kit to clean and oil it?

@liquidleopard4495

2 ай бұрын

Is it a cotton filter? It's probably alright.

Should I not do this in the kitchen sink? And, It’s not an issue for me at the moment, but is it safe if you have a septic system?

@michaela6147

19 күн бұрын

If you only had a brain

@Aimless_Red

18 күн бұрын

@@michaela6147Incredibly helpful. Thank you. 🙄

Do you spray both sides of the filter with the oil or just one side lol. Doesn’t say that anywhere in any video in any place.

Do you oil both sides or just the one side that was previously dirty?

@KNfilters

Ай бұрын

Make sure to oil the dirty side of the filter only. If you accidentally oil the clean side of the filter, we recommend starting the cleaning process again. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com

@rankovukomanovic7595

3 күн бұрын

Do I have to oil new filter or just install and use it?

@15w1ck3d03

3 күн бұрын

@rankovukomanovic7595 new filters are already oiled so just install

@rankovukomanovic7595

3 күн бұрын

@@15w1ck3d03 thanks

After cleaning the filter, when you say dry. Do you mean fully dry? And not a bit damp? But Sahara desert dry?

@KNfilters

6 ай бұрын

Yes, the filter media must be completely dry so that the filter oil absorbs into the media. If the filter still feels cool/damp, or you apply a small amount of oil to one of the corners and it runs off then you need to let the filter continue drying. If you have any other questions or are looking for more cleaning tips please feel free to contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com.

@sergiogreezy8578

5 ай бұрын

What happenes if we don't oil

@datg2715

5 ай бұрын

@@sergiogreezy8578same and does auto zone or o Riley’s carry these?

@eveythingthatsadam

2 ай бұрын

Why so pedantic. Dry is dry. Why would you try and add oil to something that is wet. It's not going to work is it.

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

Very dry. Try adding oil on a watery surface. It won't sit still. Make sure it's bone dry.

How often we should repeat this process?

@KNfilters

2 ай бұрын

Under normal highway driving conditions, you can go up to 75,000 miles before servicing. If driving in a dusty/dirty environment, consider cleaning sooner. If you need help determining if your filter needs to be cleaned Please contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com.

I cleaned the engine filter for the first time and a small piece of the rubber came off on the doesn't affect the seal.

What about the air filter that goes around the carb?

@KNfilters

Ай бұрын

Check out this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaV3lc97eryqlZM.html

Do I need to oil it if im putting it in my car for the first time?

@KNfilters

2 ай бұрын

If your filter is still brand new (still in the packaging) it does not need to be oiled for the first installation. Make sure to re-oil your filter when you're ready to clean it. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com.

Is this safe to clean and let into the environment? Are there chemicals in the cleaner that we should be worried about getting on our skin or running into the rain gutters?

@KNfilters

4 ай бұрын

K&N Air Filter Cleaner is non-toxic, designed to be environmentally friendly, and does not fall under the regulation of the EPA’s Clean Water Act of 1972. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com

@thaddeuspearson8689

Ай бұрын

The birds love to breath it in deeply, yes

How many miles before cleaning knn air filters?

@KNfilters

Ай бұрын

When driving in typical highway conditions you can drive up to 75,000 miles before cleaning. If driving in dusty/dirty or off-road conditions, consider cleaning sooner. If you need help determining if it's time to clean your filter, please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com

Do you need to oil both side?

@IETuners

10 ай бұрын

Oil one side and make sure its the side that is being demonstrated in the vid.

@KannabisKowboyz

7 ай бұрын

The dirty side

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

Outside. (Where the outside air hits the filter before going into the intake).

What happen if i don't put filter oil

@KNfilters

7 ай бұрын

The filter oil is a critical part of the filtration process for K&N oiled cotton filters. Not applying filter oil during the cleaning process will result in reduced performance. If you have any other questions or concerns please contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com

@eveythingthatsadam

2 ай бұрын

Use your brain. There is nothing then to trap dust and fine particles entering your engine.

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

The oil is like a glue that traps particles from entering.

So i need to soak the filter on the dirty side where all the debry gets? And how many times do i do it

@KNfilters

8 ай бұрын

Please contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com for assistance

I have seen a billion times to only oil the dirty side. Why doesn’t KN specify this in the instructions or in a video? It would avoid all these questions

@ashleynoke9736

2 ай бұрын

I didn’t even know this and I’ve oiled both sides

@DuBstep115

2 ай бұрын

They did specify it by saying oil the dirty side. Same as they said wash from the clean side and suddenly everyone understood that you dont have to wash from dirty side. People just have low IQ

@Thecyclingeconomicsdoc

2 ай бұрын

it literally says on the printed instructions to do either side.

@stevek8833

2 ай бұрын

@@Thecyclingeconomicsdoc it doesn’t on my instructions which are from over a decade ago.

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

Mine shows a picture showing the dirty side only, so I suspected it's only one side that gets the treatment.

Lmao I used soap and water with a tooth brush and fcked my shi up 😂

@KNfilters

6 ай бұрын

Please contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com for assistance

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

How? I heard dawn was ok for it.

How often should thirds filters be cleaned?

@KNfilters

10 ай бұрын

The cleaning interval varies depending on your driving conditions. For typical on-road driving you can drive up to 75,000 miles before servicing. If you need help deciding if it's time to clean your filter, please feel free to contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com

@IETuners

10 ай бұрын

@@KNfilters I am now cleaning my filter after about 40,000 miles of driving throughout southern California and Vegas every now and then.

@Mazza666

8 ай бұрын

I do mine every 20,000 miles 🤦

@marvinpurcell2775

7 ай бұрын

Do it every year as a minimum. Dont let it get too dirty

@billyjones3787

7 ай бұрын

When the red color turns gray it’s time to clean and re oil. Mine needs recharging more often than most, it is an open breather on a Harley Davidson so it is in the environment more than in an air box on a car or truck. Don’t let it get too dirty before cleaning and oiling.

What is the oil meant to do ?

@KNfilters

24 күн бұрын

The oil traps and holds dirt/contaminants. When cleaning your filter, always reapply filter oil to ensure proper filtration performance. If you would prefer a filter without oil, we also sell oil-free Dryflow filters. For more information, please check out our website www.knfilters.com/air-filters

When I oil my filter it doesn’t get that nice color, I’m disappointed 😂

@FrostyBud777

9 ай бұрын

Is your oil red? I just used specter sold by auto zone and it was clear. I wanted red too lol. But the specter cleaning kit worked just as well. My filter was dirty, I was hitting mud puddle with my chevy cruze lol

Do i add oil on both sides?

@Hrmn8tor

9 ай бұрын

I came here for this! I don’t know either

@KNfilters

9 ай бұрын

Make sure to only oil one side of the filter. We generally recommend applying filter oil to the dirty side of the filter. If you need additional assistance please feel free to contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com.

@norakat

5 ай бұрын

Hmm.. my reasoning would be that you can get a more even coat if you went from both sides.

@austingarland8242

5 ай бұрын

No. If you over oil the filter the oil can cover the MAF sensor and throw codes on your dash. Should not oil the inside at all, and only the intake side.

@shakengandulf

5 ай бұрын

​@norakat way i see it. You wana catch the garbage on the side it came from, hence oiling the outside.

do you oil only the dirty side?

@RxPoundz

4 ай бұрын

Oil only inside so yea the dirty side

@eveythingthatsadam

2 ай бұрын

​@@RxPoundzidiot. The outside is the dirty side. Stop giving out wrong advice on the internet.

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

Yes

You don't say which side to spray the oil? In or out or both? The written instructions in the kit don't say either... ???

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

Apply the oil on the outside (where the outside air will be hitting the filter and can thus grab contaminants before they get into the intake.)

Nah Im rich im going to buy a new one 😂

@DetroitMicroSound

10 ай бұрын

It's ritual. In early spring, and fall time. It's a satisfying thing to clean, instead of waste.....

@moose843

7 ай бұрын

Can I have your old one?? I'm a poor....lmao

Okay I got mine and it smells so gross and it was brand new.

Seems like too much work for a 1 minute air filter change. 😅

Tooo much work rather spend 20 on a new one 😂😂😂

@KryptonLP5

4 ай бұрын

K&N Performance filters ain’t $20 my friend 😂

@DuBstep115

2 ай бұрын

@@KryptonLP5 Unless you buy the small ones for crank ventilation :D

@eveythingthatsadam

2 ай бұрын

'too much work'? Spraying something and leaving it alone?

@Amp661

2 ай бұрын

​@@eveythingthatsadamhell, too much work for me (and pointless spending) is buying a new filter whe I can just clean my old one.

Life hack, buy a new air filter

@chadspinalbosd007

4 күн бұрын

Nah if you buy 2 replace 1 until the other drys and keep doing it you save a lot of cash overtime, did the same for my A/C filtet

What if I don't use oil? Doesn't oil block the air flow excessive?

@KNfilters

Ай бұрын

Make sure to apply filter oil as it is a critical part of the filtration process. If you have more questions about the technology behind K&N filters please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or tech@knfilters.com

I see that K&N can't answer why it says on the bottler to touch up EITHER side as needed for a uniform color.