Cleaning a K&N conical filter

shatrughna · 25th November 2009, 19:30

Can someone please, guide me as to from where can I get green cotton filter , cleaning kit in Mumbai or what are the alternatives apart from pril, shampoo etc. They didnt give me the cleaning kit with the green cotton dynamic airbox which cost me Rs. 26000/-. I have done around 14K kms and have cleaned it with pressurised air twice but I guess its time for a proper cleaning.
Help needed.

shatrughna · 25th November 2009, 19:59

A pic of the carbon fibre box is attached which houses the filter. Someone may have better idea as to what exactly may be inside. I am wondering what shape/type filter is installed in it. Vaguely recall something like powerflow. Service centre has not been able to help much.

Akshay1234 · 25th November 2009, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by shatrughna

Can someone please, guide me as to from where can I get green cotton filter , cleaning kit in Mumbai or what are the alternatives apart from pril, shampoo etc. They didnt give me the cleaning kit with the green cotton dynamic airbox which cost me Rs. 26000/-. I have done around 14K kms and have cleaned it with pressurised air twice but I guess its time for a proper cleaning.
Help needed.

i normally get mine from viper in colaba. which reminds me i need to order mine too. if you want i can ask him to order one for you too.

shatrughna · 26th November 2009, 08:54

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

i normally get mine from viper in colaba. which reminds me i need to order mine too. if you want i can ask him to order one for you too.

So nice of you

. I have sent an email to him specifically requsting him to advise as to what should I do- as he had installed it. Hope he responds. Colaba is almost a full days' trip for me from Navi Mumbai and cant spend a day just for a cleaning kit. Will try to contact pete's if they can courier it to my place. It may take a few days but thats okay.

UniqueMods · 27th June 2010, 11:33

Where can i get a K&n Cleaning kit in mumbai ?
4 seasons, bhavi, premji, n1 eng, have stopped selling it. any other options?

Any teambhp member selling their kit? my k&n is lying at home for the last 2 months as its too dirty to use.

UM

sumeethaldankar · 28th June 2010, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniqueMods

Where can i get a K&n Cleaning kit in mumbai ?
4 seasons, bhavi, premji, n1 eng, have stopped selling it. any other options?

Any teambhp member selling their kit? my k&n is lying at home for the last 2 months as its too dirty to use.

UM

Try searching their website for mumbai dealers.
here's the link

K&N Air Filter & Air Intake Dealer Search - Where to buy K&N Products

I really wonder why 4 seasons have stopped selling them.Aren't they authorised dealers or something for k&N ?

anantnehru · 28th June 2010, 12:41

Hi guys,

Was wondering, is there any limit on howmany times you can clean your filter before you have to replace it? Rather, how long does it last for? I got mine cleaned after about 8000 kms and the filter had so much dirt in it, it wasnt funny. I've had it cleaned twice now and every single time there is a remarkable difference in the acceleration.

csateesh · 6th October 2010, 10:33

Guys

The forced long weekend was used for cleaning the OEM K & N replacement filter. I normally clean it evey 4500 kms !!

Look at the dirt that has been left over after the first round of cleaning

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The pics of the recharge kit and of course the equipment used for the cleaning operation

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NOTE : My experience in buying the recharge kit has been pretty bad. Finally have found a reliable source who is willing to deliver it at your door step / courier it (with some additional charge for door delivery or courier).

Contact : Kamal
Contact No : +91 98440 15119

Cheers

jagrocks7 · 8th December 2010, 11:36

Hello Friends,

Can any one suggest me where to get the KN filter cleaned or recharged in Bangalore.? Don't want to buy the recharge kit as of now.

Please help.

sumeethaldankar · 29th March 2011, 10:20

My mechanic recenlty washed my K&N conical with liquid soap and asked me not to worry about the oiling as it was just a money making racket of using the oil etc.The filter looks clean but i am still considering getting it oiled.

The place where i got it installed from suggested that i can use a thin layer of engine oil.Don't know if this will be ok for the filter.

fangface · 9th July 2011, 14:26

I have been searching for more info about cleaning a K&N filter without the cleaning kit, can any other users share their thoughts on this?

25th November 2009, 19:30	#76
shatrughna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 894 Thanked: 68 Times	Can someone please, guide me as to from where can I get green cotton filter , cleaning kit in Mumbai or what are the alternatives apart from pril, shampoo etc. They didnt give me the cleaning kit with the green cotton dynamic airbox which cost me Rs. 26000/-. I have done around 14K kms and have cleaned it with pressurised air twice but I guess its time for a proper cleaning. Help needed.
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25th November 2009, 19:59	#77
shatrughna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 894 Thanked: 68 Times	A pic of the carbon fibre box is attached which houses the filter. Someone may have better idea as to what exactly may be inside. I am wondering what shape/type filter is installed in it. Vaguely recall something like powerflow. Service centre has not been able to help much. Attached Thumbnails
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27th June 2010, 11:33	#80
UniqueMods BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 308 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Where can i get a K&n Cleaning kit in mumbai ? 4 seasons, bhavi, premji, n1 eng, have stopped selling it. any other options? Any teambhp member selling their kit? my k&n is lying at home for the last 2 months as its too dirty to use. UM
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28th June 2010, 12:41	#82
anantnehru BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 447 Thanked: 14 Times	Hi guys, Was wondering, is there any limit on howmany times you can clean your filter before you have to replace it? Rather, how long does it last for? I got mine cleaned after about 8000 kms and the filter had so much dirt in it, it wasnt funny. I've had it cleaned twice now and every single time there is a remarkable difference in the acceleration.
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6th October 2010, 10:33	#83
csateesh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 551 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	Dirt removed from K & N OEM replacement filter Guys The forced long weekend was used for cleaning the OEM K & N replacement filter. I normally clean it evey 4500 kms !! Look at the dirt that has been left over after the first round of cleaning The pics of the recharge kit and of course the equipment used for the cleaning operation NOTE : My experience in buying the recharge kit has been pretty bad. Finally have found a reliable source who is willing to deliver it at your door step / courier it (with some additional charge for door delivery or courier). Contact : Kamal Contact No : +91 98440 15119 Cheers Last edited by csateesh : 6th October 2010 at 10:39.
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8th December 2010, 11:36	#84
jagrocks7 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ranchi/Manipal/Bangalore Posts: 105 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Cleaning a K&N conical filter Hello Friends, Can any one suggest me where to get the KN filter cleaned or recharged in Bangalore.? Don't want to buy the recharge kit as of now. Please help.
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29th March 2011, 10:20	#85
sumeethaldankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,937 Thanked: 3,320 Times View My Garage	Re: Cleaning a K&N conical filter My mechanic recenlty washed my K&N conical with liquid soap and asked me not to worry about the oiling as it was just a money making racket of using the oil etc.The filter looks clean but i am still considering getting it oiled. The place where i got it installed from suggested that i can use a thin layer of engine oil.Don't know if this will be ok for the filter.
	() Thanks

9th July 2011, 14:26	#86
fangface BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mysore / Bangalore Posts: 76 Thanked: 19 Times	Re: Cleaning a K&N conical filter I have been searching for more info about cleaning a K&N filter without the cleaning kit, can any other users share their thoughts on this?
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