K&N Cotton Air Filter Cleaning & Re-oiling with Captions

This video explains the simple steps needed to clean your K&N cotton air filter. It also explains how to properly oil your K&N air filter.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• KN
• clean
• air
• filter
• cleaning
• air filter
• cotton
• instructions
• filters
• re-oil
• oil

[PMSolvalou]

i have followed the instructions until halfway, following steps 1 and 2. after those two steps, my filter looks "pink" after going through both steps twice already. am I doing it wrong, or is that normal? with that said, does that mean i don't need to add that much oil, just as long as it looks "red" the day it was installed? thanks

[KNfilters]

@PMSolvalou The pinkish red color shows the filter is oiled, as long as there is no white left. If the filter is already this color when new, then no more oil is required and it is ready for install.

[meshguns]

your directions should be a little more clear. how long does it generally take for the filter to air dry? also there are two sides to the filter. Which side is the outside? an illustration as to which side is the outside would be nice as your video does not show which. i will be guessing which side to apply my oil to. thank you k&n

[KNfilters]

@meshguns The conditions where your filter is when drying will determine exactly how long it will take to dry. You always oil the “dirty” side of the filter and let the oil wick through.

[aerox2fast4u]

Has it to be oiled from both sides or only from the outside?

[KNfilters]

@aerox2fast4u When servicing the filter, you only need to oil the dirty side.

[KNfilters]

@EHTyrian We have actually done testing to prove submerging a MAF sensor in our oil will not cause damage to it in any way. Check out our MAF tests on our website.

[prochargerfreak2005]

I just cleaned my air filter today and I sprayed the oil from the clean side down is that bad ? should I re-clean and oil it again?

[meshguns]

@KNfilters I wish I knew what the "dirty side" was.after washing,both sides are clean.both sides are nearly identical.you guys should have a mark on the filter in later versions as not to add confusion that says oil this side.Also, does it take around an hour or does it take 24 hours to dry.we aren't living in the tundra.in average conditions how long does it take?i've seen tutorials of people doing it completely wrong. no wonder dealers void warranties.too much oil.better instruc...

[KNfilters]

@JeepRuby101 This is because most of our filters are pre-oiled and ready for install from the factory, so we would let you know to not oil before installing to avoid over-oiling.

[KNfilters]

@moiseswin Most of our filters are pre-oiled and ready for install from the factory. To confirm, the filter should be red-pink in color.