K&N - Best way to clean??

Aug 18, 2005 4 Replies

Hi all,



Finally got round to cleaning my 200tdi K&N filter last night.



The proper cleaner worked wonders getting the oil and rubbish off/out BUT it did not seem to cean to remove the oil impregnated mud that has lodged itself between the filter material and the steel gauze.



A stiff paintbrush removed some more mud but I still couldnt get it all out.



K&N Destructions say you never direct water from the outside inwards as this only makes things worse...



So how can I get it out, or should I leave the last 10% - 15% of it in. There is only 1 real dirty bit and thats about the size of the air intake pipe that goes into the canister.


On a slightly different topic, do others get mud into air filter? I cant actually remember driving in mud that deep that it could be sucked in.



I guess a snorkel may be a good idea, if only to feed fresh air! Oh no, the Mantec / Safari debate again!!!


Thanks Jon



Does it get in as mud or as dust then turn into "mud" with the oil present in the filter...

I wonder what would happen if you put it in a washing machine? Just a thought :)

All that bouncing about might not do it any good, how about the dishwasher?

How about using the K&N cleaning kit - includes a detergent to get the crud out, then a spray-on oil to recharge it.

Although, given my recent experience with the K&N in my Disco, I'm tempted to suggest the best way is to throw away the K&N and put a paper filter in instead :)

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