Cleaning a K&N conical filter

rishibravo · 24th September 2007, 16:53

In that case I would advice you not to use this one. And if you intend to buy a new universal type then go for the one with CAI kit (like the green filter with vortex kit)

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Originally Posted by payam

Yes,it is washed by high pressure water.

yasw_anth · 24th September 2007, 18:25

administrator sorry for the abbrevations , got used up with chatting/sms.

about the fine holes,i think it was due to the harsh cleaning and the irregularity,the pleats are not in shape..but now i can notice the performance as before when compared to that of my dirty air filter . will post a picture of my filter soon.
what is the interval for cleaning the air filter ??

payam · 24th September 2007, 21:14

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Originally Posted by rishibravo

In that case I would advice you not to use this one. And if you intend to buy a new universal type then go for the one with CAI kit (like the green filter with vortex kit)

yup rshi,i am thinking of getting ractive or green soon.now replace it by OE filter untill get some money.

rohan_fonseca · 25th September 2007, 00:34

Payam post a pic of the filter maybe they did not put the hose directly on the filter.

balenopower · 25th September 2007, 17:00

Sheesh!!! i need to clean my filter as well...have to get tht cleaning solution asap!!!

spadival · 22nd October 2007, 14:57

Me too... Any idea where I can get it done in Pune?

n_aditya · 10th April 2008, 19:40

Desperately trying to source the K&N cleaning kit in Chennai and no one seems to have any stock.

Checked with some well known auto accessory shops and looks like entire Chennai is devoid of these cleaning kits.

Anyone knows where I can source them? Its almost a year since my OE replacement K&N has been cleaned and I need to get it cleaned before it gets damaged.

PatienceWins · 11th April 2008, 00:16

I need to clean mu K&N stock filter. Where can I source the cleaning kit?

Or any recommended place for getting it cleaned.

agentsmith · 11th April 2008, 10:01

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Originally Posted by PatienceWins

I need to clean mu K&N stock filter. Where can I source the cleaning kit?

I got mine about a week back or so, from blueraven316. PM him.

im_srini · 12th April 2008, 22:08

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

Desperately trying to source the K&N cleaning kit in Chennai and no one seems to have any stock.

Checked with some well known auto accessory shops and looks like entire Chennai is devoid of these cleaning kits.

Anyone knows where I can source them? Its almost a year since my OE replacement K&N has been cleaned and I need to get it cleaned before it gets damaged.

Hi Aditya, you could try the "Tyre Store" on Greams Road, or "Speed Works" in Nungambakkam. I got my cleaning kit from a performance store (well, sort of) next to New College, just beside the fly-over. The last time I checked, a few weeks ago, he had tons of these cleaning kits around...

n_aditya · 30th April 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by im_srini

Hi Aditya, you could try the "Tyre Store" on Greams Road, or "Speed Works" in Nungambakkam. I got my cleaning kit from a performance store (well, sort of) next to New College, just beside the fly-over. The last time I checked, a few weeks ago, he had tons of these cleaning kits around...

Thanks Srini. Do you recollect the name of the performance store? Can you give me directions from Satyam entrance to this place?

Checked in speedworks and in tirestore and several other shops. All out of stock.

A bangy member tried to source one for me (from blore) and some shops on JC rd and Hot Tracks were also out of stock.

rjstyles69 · 1st May 2008, 23:31

Adi' sorry man, no luck with the cleaning kit. Like I said , bring the filter and we will get it cleaned from Ozz One.
He charges 350/-Rs for cleaning the filter.

redfire · 2nd May 2008, 00:02

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Adi' sorry man, no luck with the cleaning kit. Like I said , bring the filter and we will get it cleaned from Ozz One.
He charges 350/-Rs for cleaning the filter.

Oh RJS

. 350 bucks for cleaning?? Keep trying for the cleaning kit, try online too. Is it that difficult to get? I got my Green wind CAI cleaning kit from Petes and it cost only Rs. 640. I cleaned it once, 2 weeks back. With this kit, I think i can clean it atleast 8-10 times. Really not worth if you are paying 350 for just cleaning.

Methods is the authorised distributor in India and located at Blr. Methods - Contact Methods . Try that number.

Knight Rider · 2nd May 2008, 20:07

Guys, I wash my K&n with Shampoo. Have been doing it for a year and half. No issues so far.

n_aditya · 5th May 2008, 20:46

Was in Bangy during the weekend. Bugged riju time and again for method's office address, phone number, hot tracks phone number etc. Finally managed to source the cleaning kit from the JBL store on Lavelle rd.

Staff was very friendly when I mentioned Sam.

Cost me INR 995/- for the kit. Kit has the cleaning fluid in spray bottle (aerosol) and oil in a squeeze bottle.

Filter was black but didnt look very dirty. When i sprayed the cleaner, i could see how dirty it was. And when it was washed black sludgy water was dripping from the filter.

Used about an ounce of the K&N oil and about 10% (maybe lesser) of the cleaning fluid. Certainly VFM.

Riju - A million thanks to you for all the help.

24th September 2007, 18:25	#47
yasw_anth BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 102 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	administrator sorry for the abbrevations , got used up with chatting/sms. about the fine holes,i think it was due to the harsh cleaning and the irregularity,the pleats are not in shape..but now i can notice the performance as before when compared to that of my dirty air filter . will post a picture of my filter soon. what is the interval for cleaning the air filter ??
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25th September 2007, 00:34	#49
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Payam post a pic of the filter maybe they did not put the hose directly on the filter.
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25th September 2007, 17:00	#50
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 956 Thanked: 467 Times View My Garage	Sheesh!!! i need to clean my filter as well...have to get tht cleaning solution asap!!!
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22nd October 2007, 14:57	#51
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,772 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Me too... Any idea where I can get it done in Pune?
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10th April 2008, 19:40	#52
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,373 Thanked: 3,806 Times View My Garage	Desperately trying to source the K&N cleaning kit in Chennai and no one seems to have any stock. Checked with some well known auto accessory shops and looks like entire Chennai is devoid of these cleaning kits. Anyone knows where I can source them? Its almost a year since my OE replacement K&N has been cleaned and I need to get it cleaned before it gets damaged.
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11th April 2008, 00:16	#53
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 985 Times View My Garage	I need to clean mu K&N stock filter. Where can I source the cleaning kit? Or any recommended place for getting it cleaned.
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1st May 2008, 23:31	#57
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	Adi' sorry man, no luck with the cleaning kit. Like I said , bring the filter and we will get it cleaned from Ozz One. He charges 350/-Rs for cleaning the filter.
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2nd May 2008, 20:07	#59
Knight Rider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 283 Thanked: 28 Times	Guys, I wash my K&n with Shampoo. Have been doing it for a year and half. No issues so far.
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5th May 2008, 20:46	#60
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,373 Thanked: 3,806 Times View My Garage	Was in Bangy during the weekend. Bugged riju time and again for method's office address, phone number, hot tracks phone number etc. Finally managed to source the cleaning kit from the JBL store on Lavelle rd. Staff was very friendly when I mentioned Sam. Cost me INR 995/- for the kit. Kit has the cleaning fluid in spray bottle (aerosol) and oil in a squeeze bottle. Filter was black but didnt look very dirty. When i sprayed the cleaner, i could see how dirty it was. And when it was washed black sludgy water was dripping from the filter. Used about an ounce of the K&N oil and about 10% (maybe lesser) of the cleaning fluid. Certainly VFM. Riju - A million thanks to you for all the help. Last edited by n_aditya : 5th May 2008 at 20:48.
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