K&N Filter Oil - Team-BHP

MustangMan · 7th July 2005, 17:36

I ahve got a KnN filter, but no oil.
They say that it will not work properly if its not oiled.
what oil can i use??
not allowed to use, engine , transmission wd40.....long list
any ideas......dont want to spoil the filter.

thanks,

Rtech · 7th July 2005, 17:46

a bit of 2-t oil will be just fine.

ported_head · 7th July 2005, 17:57

But, K&N specifically instructs only to use K&N oil and cleaner, even lightweight oils are on the list of unusables. I'm sure the dealer stocks the oil and cleaner too.

Rtech · 7th July 2005, 18:13

C'mon Ported...ofcourse they will instruct customers to use "ONLY K&N OIL". That's an additional source of income. Its just branding, similar to "Honda" oils and so on.

Revvhead · 8th July 2005, 15:18

Well that is a bit of a tricky one
Coz the specs of the oil are not too clear
However, using the wrong one would definitely render the filter useless
(too thick/too thin a oil)

Also, how come you need to oil the filter?
Have you just cleaned it, if so what did you use for it?

If you hv bought it new, thwn it does not need oiling

Some details on that please

Still suggest you use the K&N oil, as the specs of the oil aint too clear

Rtech · 8th July 2005, 16:11

yea, K&N are smart. They don't release the grade of oil they use, but just say that only K&N oil is good for their filters

snoopy41 · 8th July 2005, 16:12

the dealer who sold you the filter will be able to provide u with the correct cleaning aids when the time comes..as pointed out ,if newly installed it requires no cleaning for 6 months,,at least,however it needs to be installed correctly as the purpose of fitting it will get defeated if it is not in the direct path of clean air flow,,no point having more surface area and no air

kphilip · 8th July 2005, 17:01

even i have a k&n filter installed in my bike, they've provided with a small pack of k&n oil but once it gets over dont know where to get it..Will this oil be available just like other oils in the market.In cochin dont think so..Got to ask the dealer.

chiragh_bir · 9th July 2005, 12:00

go to any car dealer and just tell them to oil ur filter without hard washing!!!!

iceman91 · 9th July 2005, 12:22

K&N filters come pre-oiled from the company...a new filter does not require to be oiled tehy are ready to use.
K&N filters need to be reoiled only when they are washed...i recommend using the K&N oil. it is available as a pack of oil and shampoo at any dealer outlet or car accessory shop

speedsatya · 9th July 2005, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by MustangMan

They say that it will not work properly if its not oiled.
not allowed to use, engine , transmission wd40.....long list
any ideas......dont want to spoil the filter.

thanks,

its already oiled,all k&n filters are pre oiled.and you normally dont require oiling it for about 40k-50k kms.

dont use any other oil than k&n cleaning oil.

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MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 141	K&N Filter Oil I ahve got a KnN filter, but no oil. They say that it will not work properly if its not oiled. what oil can i use?? not allowed to use, engine , transmission wd40.....long list any ideas......dont want to spoil the filter. thanks, __________________ Stop Dreaming the Life - Start Living the Dream

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Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	a bit of 2-t oil will be just fine. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

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ported_head Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,982	But, K&N specifically instructs only to use K&N oil and cleaner, even lightweight oils are on the list of unusables. I'm sure the dealer stocks the oil and cleaner too. __________________ BE 6.5 You lose some, you lose some.

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Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	C'mon Ported...ofcourse they will instruct customers to use "ONLY K&N OIL". That's an additional source of income. Its just branding, similar to "Honda" oils and so on. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

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Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 414 View My Garage	Well that is a bit of a tricky one Coz the specs of the oil are not too clear However, using the wrong one would definitely render the filter useless (too thick/too thin a oil) Also, how come you need to oil the filter? Have you just cleaned it, if so what did you use for it? If you hv bought it new, thwn it does not need oiling Some details on that please Still suggest you use the K&N oil, as the specs of the oil aint too clear __________________ The Swift DZire has a 6 Month waiting period to give you time to seriously reconsider buying something that Ugly

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Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	yea, K&N are smart. They don't release the grade of oil they use, but just say that only K&N oil is good for their filters __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

8th July 2005, 16:12	#7 (permalink)
snoopy41 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 50	the dealer who sold you the filter will be able to provide u with the correct cleaning aids when the time comes..as pointed out ,if newly installed it requires no cleaning for 6 months,,at least,however it needs to be installed correctly as the purpose of fitting it will get defeated if it is not in the direct path of clean air flow,,no point having more surface area and no air

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kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 206	even i have a k&n filter installed in my bike, they've provided with a small pack of k&n oil but once it gets over dont know where to get it..Will this oil be available just like other oils in the market.In cochin dont think so..Got to ask the dealer. __________________ They don’t repair road roads really, just change road pits location in order to confuse drivers and make them forget about pits.

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chiragh_bir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: chandigarh Posts: 252	go to any car dealer and just tell them to oil ur filter without hard washing!!!!

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iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/bangalore Posts: 1,366 View My Garage	K&N filters come pre-oiled from the company...a new filter does not require to be oiled tehy are ready to use. K&N filters need to be reoiled only when they are washed...i recommend using the K&N oil. it is available as a pack of oil and shampoo at any dealer outlet or car accessory shop __________________ ...91 is back !!!!

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