How to Clean a K&N Air Filter

[@LordAnestis]

I come back here every now and then and rewatch that video, clean my air filter, and then until next time! :P

[@homebuiltshop]

Sweet, thanks for stopping in.

[@sirjohnny1974]

Lol same

[@onetrueflip03]

Ditto

[@Robbo-2023]

Same here. Great, easy to follow, step by step video. Nice job 👍🏻

[@alfiedj]

Me too.

[@ellycasey5468]

As a 22 year old female who was never taught a thing about vehicles, this was so helpful and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome. I'm glad it was helpful. You can do it!

[@miguelfragoso7023]

Hey some of us can always teach you too if you ever need it :))

[@stevestewart3816]

@@miguelfragoso7023 lol

[@CaffeinePanda]

@@miguelfragoso7023 Ugh

[@jayc342009]

@@miguelfragoso7023 hahah

[@vespa595]

This video is 9 yrs old already and I am here right now in 2023 and you clearly explained how to clean my KN Air Filter that fits to my 200 BHP Abarth 595 convertible 😊 Also nice to see that your channel is still running with new videos e.g. swing arm laptop, wish you all the best from Budapest, Hungary / Europe 😇 Cheers, Edward

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks so much. I'm still at it making videos. I'm so glad this video helped you out.

[@abdulazid4846]

@@homebuiltshoptrust me these type of videos help, I’m literally about to clean mine as I write this

[@CastorRabbit]

2024 - some bloke in Tasmania, Australia still found this useful too. Keep it up mate

[@GJohn520]

This has been my go to video for the past 5 years when I need to clean my k&n filter. Thank you my man

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks. I'm happy to help out with the process.

[@joejacoby2464]

Thanks! Bought used truck with K&N filter, bought the recharge kit, figured I'd better watch video - good, clear instructions, easy to follow. Thanks for taking the time to video and share!

[@Scott-uj2bi]

Great job from a shade tree mechanic. I watched a scary video from a shop mechanic using compressed air and blowing the outside dirt and sand into the inside of the filter. Thank you for showing the right way to get the job done right.

[@homebuiltshop]

I'm glad you liked the video. It's a simple job when you know how.

[@ferglesnerk]

Hey mate. Just took my K&N off my 2002 Ford Falcon (Australia) to clean it but figured I better check the youtube first. Thanks for all the info in this video. Made sense, easy to understand and didn't over complicate things. Cheers mate.

[@frankardos4211]

Jeff,this was THE BEST video of how to clean a K&N filter.A lot of people may not even know which side is which! Very nice job of clearly explaining this procedure. God Bless!

[@homebuiltshop]

Fran Kardos Thank You very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@frankardos4211]

No prob. Thanks

[@thestig007]

Good tip on only oiling the intake side. I hadn't considered that it could get on the airflow sensor.

[@sab35263]

What if you do oil it, would you go back and repeat everything all over again to get the oil out?

[@CallMeFil]

@@sab35263 yes

[@rjcontre8799]

I've been watching this video for nearly 8 years now....every cleaning I watch it and its great

[@rjcontre8799]

Jeff you da man!

[@jas672]

Great DIY especially being sure to rinse from the clean side and not over spraying with the oil! Thank you!!

[@LowkeyCoqui]

Thanks man, great video. 9 years later and still helping ppl

[@homebuiltshop]

Sweet. Thanks for watching it.

[@neta2000]

Thanks for the tutorial Jeff. Although K&H said that the filter should be cleaned every 25,000 miles in off road, dusty conditions (50,000 in normal conditions), I cleaned mine on my Grand Cherokee after about 10,000 miles. It improved the gas/mileage ratio.

[@AppleGuy7]

its impossible to filter work well for 25000 miles, my opinion is clean filter in every 5000 miles.

[@gator1bandit]

I read and was told 50 k fyi

[@t_c5266]

Don't do it dude. Just get the paper filter. Its not worth your jeep dying young. they already have problems as it is

[@nighthawk0077]

​@@AppleGuy7If we are talking about a K&N then yes it can work up to 50,000 if Fact it filters even better when it is on the dirty side.

[@nighthawk0077]

​@@t_c5266if a simple filter swap can cause a vehicle to 'die" I think you have bigger problems than just an air filter.

[@mlindert]

It was K&N cleaning time again. Googled a bit and found this same video as a couple of years ago with the friendly guy explaining how to do the job. Thanks !

[@user-cj8vb6fi8w]

Thanks for video. I always watch it before I clean my filter to ensure I don’t miss a step.👍🏼

[@738polarbear]

Are you a simplreton?

[@paulmoore5977]

I looked at a few other videos. Yours was the most comprehensive but still was simple to follow. Thank you, well done.

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mrob5278]

Thank you for the help!! I would be so lost without people like you and your videos. Thanks man.

[@jonEmontana]

KZbin is so great for automotive. Needed to clean both mine before a long road trip so watched this video in the parking lot of advance auto parts! Thx

[@bigbhoy7363]

Thanks from Scotland , put this out in “the sun” and it got even more wet. Kids are crying now

[@homebuiltshop]

lol

[@xSF5150x]

Lol

[@Geneticmisfire816]

Great video. No blabbering on about nothing in other videos. Straight to the point

[@syelling1976]

i did this on my 2002 toyota tercel and it worked so great. car ran so smooth after i cleaned the filter

[@homebuiltshop]

It can make a big difference.

[@clutchbleach2057]

Ya the 30 year old crap box I bought has a kn cone filter and I'm thinking cleaning it will probably make a big difference

[@Toombstoner1]

I didn't even know there was such a thing as a K&N cleanable air filter and my mechanic told me it needed to be cleaned, so I really appreciated the information, thank you.

[@kepelikepeli7353]

Thanks a lot Jeff. I bought one three yrs ago but had to remove it cause it was causing the MAF sensor to go off. Now that I watch your video I know the RIGHT way to clean it. I was doing the opposite and that's why it was failing. I'm going to do it the Right way this time and hopefully I don't need to clean the sensor as much.

[@scotttracy9333]

Now you're cleaning it properly, does the check engine light come on ?

[@sanjayrajsoni]

This is the reason I have not used it for my second car. Had engine light issues. I spent $$$ fixing it. This is a big gotcha for newbies!

[@acc1tester398]

how was it? are you still using it?

[@bumblebee6686]

I know this video is a little old, but it’s my go to video to show someone how to clean their K&N filter. This time my 19 year old daughter is learning! Thank you!!

[@ernestly8961]

I find that the K&N filter improves my mileage. Apart from tire pressure being too low, keeping an air filter clean is the most common issue motorists have that can improve mileage.

[@t_c5266]

This was left 5 years ago. I'm curious to see how your engine is doing now as these filters drastically reduce engine life

[@mrmr1532]

@@t_c5266 no they don’t? if you properly clean them they work just as well as OEM filters, if not better

[@t_c5266]

@@mrmr1532 wrong

[@mr.master7007]

​@@t_c5266how to tell someone they're wrong without actually giving them proof

[@no-name6480]

@@mr.master7007you don’t see him paying for others a new filter therefore he thinks he doing something

[@CarLos-bf1uq]

Thanks!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you for the video 👍

[@homebuiltshop]

Dude! Thanks for checking it out. I'm a fan of your channel and what you're doing there. 👍😁🔥

[@megelg.tembrevilla4524]

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[@jonathandoelander6130]

NOTE: This man has poor digital strength.

[@montanasolis2848]

@@homebuiltshop nice ass vid cuz thats literally wat i needed 2 kno

[@kotaman232]

Y'all realize it comes with instructions right?

[@taylorreed9188]

Perfect video straight to the point not overly explained or editorialised

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Good tip on oiling it only from the intake side

[@hyacinthemacias1518]

Stellar video. I really appreciate how straight to the point it is instead of getting a long winded explanation

[@carlwebinar1571]

Some good info here, but there are two things you aught to know: 1) wear gloves, read the label, the cleaner and oil are toxic. 2) after rinsing with low pressure water, you may still have loose dirt on the filter. You can jar it loose by dropping the filter on a hard surface, intake side down, several times. The force of the blow will knock a lot of the loose dirt off. Then rinse again, let dry, then oil.

[@acc1tester398]

will it not damage the filter if you drop it?

[@SammyStanski]

@@acc1tester398my filter got damaged doing what they instructed ^ it’s all warped now. Yeah I’d be careful shaking it off

[@woodrowboudreaux9951]

Thanks for a straight forward informative video without techno music. I just subscribed.

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome! Thank you, no techno here. Lol.

[@The-Silent-One]

Hey, thanks man. I just ordered a K&N air filter for my van so it's nice to have found a cool, informative video like this one so I'll know the proper procedure when cleaning-time comes. Many thanks!

[@homebuiltshop]

+Charles D. You're welcome. Enjoy the filter. You'll like it.

[@suzannta2827]

Thank you again for your time and instructions. I always come back to see your video every time I need to clean my filter. Gracias from Mexico

[@homebuiltshop]

You are welcome. I'm glad to know its helpful.

[@craignehring]

I cleaned my K&N filter and gained 340 horsepower W O W hard to believe On a serious note: Thanks for the tutorial

[@ShootingSportz]

lol

[@joetroutt7425]

That was one dirty filter

[@Pilzi02]

lol it was so clogged that no air could come into the engine. I see :D

[@josuecruz-perez8202]

Was that with the K&N sticker on the window or without it?

[@sheeeeeeeaeesh]

😂😂😂

[@dreilavadia]

still one of the best cleaning tutorial yet informative video for a k&n drop in filter or any brands till this day!

[@theresonly1truth138]

i just bought mine today for my sti. i have had numerous problems because of cheap ones, but when i installed the K&N, everything returned to run as it should. anyone, don't underestimate a car air filter, it is more than i thought it could do to my car when it is cheap.

[@peterdunn5195]

Quality filters=cheap. Stuffed engines=expensive.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video and education. Thanks for sharing. I just cleaned my K& N air filter today. With the high cost of gas. I want my engine to run as efficiently as possible.

[@mmante78]

Thanks Jeff for this simple and easy to understand video. 👍🏼

[@miokujou]

I like how you're still active on YT even after 7 years. I keep coming back to your vid everytime I clean my filter. edit: grammar

[@homebuiltshop]

Sweet! Thanks for returning.

[@hakimzenian]

Thanks for all the time & effort that are put into making this video, really helpful

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks, and you are most welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@skytech_00]

Back here again to see this pro show me how to properly clean my kn filter. Appreciate this tutorial!

[@michaellorusso4912]

After how many miles, do you recommend cleaning the K&N Air Filter ?

[@homebuiltshop]

Thats hard to say. It depends on your driving conditions and how much you drive. I usually go off the look of the filter. If its all black and dirty, I figure its time to clean it.

[@michaellorusso4912]

👍🏻

[@SubterraneanChick]

I need a friend or two with a much deeper understanding of auto care than myself. Excellent video content.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank you. I'll be your friend.LOL. Just send a message if you need something. I'll try to help.

[@suertesandiego7970]

His still dirty. Right before he sprays the oil you can see it's hella dirty still!!

[@bowe1978]

Nicely done, thanks. did not know the part about rinsing from the clean out, thank you

[@PhilAVega]

I just cleaned both of my KN filters. My 454 is now 500hp. Thank you re charger kit👍

[@homebuiltshop]

Lol!

[@europegirlh2o]

This was super clear and detailed - easy to follow. Thank you!!

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks.

[@jonnavieaniceto8010]

Just funny. i saved your video since 2015 and until now every 5 months i come back to it before cleaning my k&N filter.🤣 if only i can do plenty of likes. Thanks mate.

[@vinlandvisindamann]

Thanks bro, just did this today. Really appreciate your straight to the point attitude.

[@homebuiltshop]

+Master Xenos thank you!

[@zipper978]

I had my mustang for 135,000 miles and had a K&N for that entire time. I oiled it then dabbed it with a paper towel to absorb any extra oil. I never had a problem and my car never burned oil or had any other issues.

[@homebuiltshop]

Yes, if its done properly you shouldn't have any issues.

[@gordonbarber9652]

Yes it can be a over kill spraying the oil on the filter. But as Jeff said the intake side works fine. On newer vehicles there is a charcoal filter between the MAF and the intake filter for emissions you might want to protect that as much as possible

[@joshuamendez587]

The intake side is the dirty side, right?

[@Captobvious23]

Yes

[@MrBaltohusky]

A really good video, good comprehensive explanation with no waffle👍🏻

[@jordanjazz821]

I have a K&N on my 2014 Subaru Legacy, just checked it and it was FILTHY! I think it’s time for this, thanks for posting this video, the explanations are very clear and thorough and you also provided a lot of important tips. The K&N really pays for itself instead of having to buy conventional filters all the time, if you plan on keeping your car a long time.

[@t_c5266]

install a paper filter dude. your subaru wont be long for this world with the K&N

[@jeffjackson9679]

If you do the math it's going to take you 3 years to recoup the cost, as a k&n filter with the cleaning kit is about 3 times the cost of a normal air filter. And even then, you have to ask, is that $20 or so you are saving a year really worth the hassle? Plus you have to be careful not to over oil the filter or your MAF sensor will go out on you.

[@gailhedner7745]

Thanks. Always nice to learn how to do some maintenance on my own. Preventive maintenance is just good protection.

[@homebuiltshop]

Yes! Its worth doing it yourself.

[@thurm101]

I have used a K&N filter for years. But every time I clean my filter I have to watch a video or two. I try to clean mine once a year. But anyway thanks for the refresher.

[@sisi11122]

Thank you so much. I like your explanation on the importance of direction of rinsing, oiling, and not speeding up the drying process.

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jbone1383]

Pfft...I've NEVER had one dry in an hour or less after cleaning! It always takes overnight & I've been running k&n filters in everything I drive for the past 20 years...

[@striderwolf687]

Great video! No wonders it’s a top hit for this!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank you!

[@amazonwarrior7126]

wow, thats a new one for me, I never even dream that you can wash your air filter, thanks for the tip

[@homebuiltshop]

It has to be one of the washable type filters. Dont try it with the paper filters.

[@amazonwarrior7126]

@@homebuiltshop thanks again for the tip

[@arifleming9701]

This was a great video man, thanks for explaining all the little details for us, keep up the good work 👌

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@newageguitar]

Really great video, I always forget the fine points of the procedure between changes…this is a perfect recap if your a K&N user..thank you…

[@charleslincoln1580]

I totally felt the difference on first use of this filter

[@738polarbear]

fucking bullshit . I put one on my Chrysler 300 . waste of 100 bucks.

[@dragoneye6642]

@@738polarbear I call bullshit on you. You possibly did notice a difference and thought it should do more it's replacement air filter NOT a cold air intake

[@barefooboy17]

@@738polarbear A Chrysler is a waste in general lol

[@suertesandiego7970]

@@738polarbear I put one in my 300 it felt a bit more powerful as i take off. a couple months later I also installed a k&n oil filter I didn't feel anything change for good or bad?

[@mrh0ck3y]

Lol it's an air filter guys, not a turbocharger. Air filters dont add HP or TQ. And it it does it's negligible in terms of a Butt Dyno. JP so Chrysler's that can push 350k+ is a waste? I think not. Got our Chrysler van up to almost 350k before I sold it and when I did it had the same get up and go it always had with the 3.8l. I bet it'll keep going to at least 400k. I have a K&N in the family Pilot and it feels the same to me. But again, we are talking a fuckin replacement air filter, not a super/turbo charger or NOS for that matter. May as well say you got +20hp after installing a replacement wheel bearing or a replacement serpentine belt 😂😂😝😜

[@Cineburk]

Great video. It's the clearest K&N tutorial out there.

[@kathleenspears3952]

Dooxi is a great K＆N replacement- I used one and it looks like the K＆N, may be!

[@DovahDiva]

Thanks for this video! I just got into an argument with the place doing my oil change trying to convince me that my k&n filter is not cleanable and reusable.

[@homebuiltshop]

Lily Dalton Really? Thats crazy.I would think a shop would know this. I hope they weren't just trying to sell you something. I'm glad I could help you out.

[@DovahDiva]

Sadly, they were trying to sell me an inferior filter I didn't need. When I took my filter out today to clean it, it's not even the filter they showed me yesterday. Just shows you the importance of knowing your car! I hope you keep making videos & share you knowledge.

[@bigheart4378]

Although no one who is a clean freak will get the fine dust out but the demonstration is a perfect one by a guy who clearvoyantly knows how to clean a Pre-oiled air filter. Bravo, outstandy observstion.

[@Agroskater]

Great video, very concise and clear. Was thinking about getting one of these for my car.

[@DaddySann1776]

Honestly my dad was insisting that I gotta toss the filter but being it was $50 and I knew it was washable. This is a perfect tutorial showing the way to do it! Remember guys it can get bad over time but if you maintain it every other oil change it’s good to go!🔥

[@freesaxon6835]

Dry in the SUN ?? Sun whats that ? never see that in Britain

[@aircoolednation423]

then lay it inside because its always raining in the UK

[@HoUsEoFcAtS78]

Then move.

[@garethifan1034]

@@HoUsEoFcAtS78 No we like rain. No move required

[@backwoodsguy2028]

Yes the sun is good for it

[@joymahmood2822]

if you do not see the sun... how about the moon! :)

[@XeonosHD]

It's that time of the year again to watch this video :)

[@newcheese8554]

Thanks dude, great video. Straight on point.

[@homebuiltshop]

+El tacoLazer thank you

[@deezyfosho]

I'm glad u showed how it is properly done. I sprayed both sides when I did it with the oil. Well now Ik.

[@guipiwan]

Wow lots of comments. With respect to cost, those of us that ride motorcycles probably make out costwise. Performance- I am not sure, I have a couple, one on a Chevy Tracker the other on the M/C (the later put on by my motorcycle mechanic), I put the filters on while doing a maintenance tune so couldn't tell. It is a little more work and if that's an issue stick with paper. I used my shop vac on the dirty side before cleaning it, the filter is really sturdy. The video is good (thanks) been remiss in cleaning mine so needed a review.

[@andrewjohn6853]

The performance gain would be so minimal literally you wouldn't notice it. In fact the difference between driving your car on a cold morning and mid day with temp difference of 4 celsius or 49 Fahrenheit would be more noticeable and that would only be producing say 1 hp more at the wheels in the morning. The benefit to these filters is they last longer and are better at filtering with only marginally better airflow.

[@CheesePierogi]

Very helpful video bro. Thanks for making/uploading.

[@kennyahr3866]

Nice quick to the point simple video Thanks. About to recharge for the first time now

[@sambhavdutt]

This is Detail and Accurate. Thanks a lot.

[@kabal28]

Thanks again, I have this saved. Got three cars with the k&n filters

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome, Thank you!

[@EarthbendR]

wow, it's been too long since I had to do this. thanks for the help. great video!

[@ganeshram863]

Recently I find K&N performance filter along with cleaning and oil kit for my diesel engined Thar . Thanks a lot for the demo. Awesome👌👌👌👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffearly6573]

A couple added things you're going to need to do it probably twice depending on how dirty it is Hold it up to a light after you're done with the first application and cleaning it out and see what's still left in there cuz I guarantee stuff will still be in there. Carefully pick stuff out of there with a I used a small wooden dowel you can use a toothpick just be careful. Lastly get yourself a cheap air filter to put in for a couple days while you let it dry.

[@TonyHendren]

I was thinkin, naw I don't need to watch no video, but you had some great tips and info. Glad I watched. Thank you!

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome. I'm glad it was helpful for you.

[@minton411]

this guy- "my finger always gets tired when I do this"... me - "that's what she said."

[@whoadee4451]

hahaha

[@r0m3o5k]

lmao

[@alexsambrano7450]

I'm gonna have to use my thumb.

[@alexgula6970]

Lmao☝️

[@raymondares8951]

But then he says "Im going to have to use my thumb" 🤣🤣

[@LOMROB]

Thanks for the tutorial vid. Very helpful in cleaning my K&N engine filter.

[@greenhavennn]

Great how-to vid. Just used this vid to correctly clean my K&N filter. Thanks so much for your informative work.

[@2flyaznguy]

Thank you! Now I have to purchase a k&n cleaner kit.... awesome

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JadaCol]

I only come on here everytime i have a oil change done lol

[@Paulie705]

I've watched this video the past 2 years haha I'll be coming back to it as long as it's up

[@jeffreycheney]

Great video, easy to follow. My thumb and finger got tired with the pump spray too. If they sold it with an aerosol pressure spray like a spray paint for a few dollars more, I would pay it. Well, at least that was my work out for the day.

[@omarflores323]

I come to your video every time I need to do this. Thank you! Never delete it! 😂

[@DoomFinger511]

Good vid. I think I felt a very slight improvement in hp and mileage in my 2012 g37xS coupe. However the main reason I bought these is the cost saving. My car takes 2 air filters, so it did cost me $100 to buy 2 of these ($50 each) but now I won't have to buy new filters for the next 50k-100k miles since I can just clean them.

[@homebuiltshop]

Wow, 2 filters? I can see the savings there for sure. The filters should last you a long time.

[@AnTiThesis-HaT-HoT]

Thankyou for taking the time and trouble to give us the benefit of your experience.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank You!

[@morresortiz]

2:47 " the oven" LOL

[@jozefgrimes4139]

Thanks for this mate. This is quite handy. The 4x4 came with the recharge kit. Cheers enjoy your week man.

[@paulf1071]

Great instructions Jeff. Thanks for posting! I'm guessing using an air compressor from the throttle-body side of the filter (for cleaning and drying) would also be a bad idea? K&N service part numbers for those wanting to know are: *#99-5050* = Complete Cleaning and Recharge Kit *#99-0533* = Squeeze Oil *#99-5000* = Aerosol Oil *#99-0606* = Air-filter Cleaner K&N recommends doing this cleaning procedure every 50k miles. Only use cold water to rinse, only oil the crown of each filter pleat and allow 20mins to wick.

[@homebuiltshop]

I believe that would be a bad idea. LOL.

[@htown280]

U explained it very well was wondering how to clean that properly thanks bud

[@miked5834]

That’s why you don’t skip finger day.

[@mattmoudy9836]

I Keep a spray bottle filled with water in the gym. I do thumbs, middle finger, and pinkies Mondays and Thursdays, and pointing and ring fingers Tues, Fridays. Mondays and Tuesday are light days, and Thursdays and Fridays are go to failure days and then they have the weekend to recover.

[@samwilliams9374]

Very good on explaining in detail and why you do and don’t do things. 👍

[@GETUPANDGO]

Awesome, thanks for this, I'm off to clean mine

[@backwoodsguy2028]

Come clean mine buddy

[@louiseappleyard8598]

Very helpfull, thankyou. Its good to see that the filter doesn't have to be spotless after cleaning but just needs a good general clean.

[@jgripen969]

Louise Appleyard Don’t care about the colour, look closely. Is it clean? Then oil it up and slap it in.

[@importcarenthusiast]

This was a huge help! Thanks!

[@wfe4567]

thank you for the lesson...it helps me alot...great info n great tutorial easy to understand

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@megatron2535]

1:20 shouldn't have skipped out on finger days. lol thanks for the vid

[@homebuiltshop]

LOL.