How to Clean and Oil a Air Filter (Dish Soap)

[@chaddhaddox9523]

If dawn is good enough for ducks it’s good enough for my air filter

[@nascarju334]

I agree

[@ShabbernigdoXingjian]

I use to run nitro RC vehicles that use foam filters and have used dawn dish soap on them for like 20 years with no issues. When i got my KLR that had a foam filter i just did the same thing except its a bigger air filter and takes more filter oil. lol.

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[@wellsmark7007]

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[@Dieselfumes1982]

I tell you what

[@Ranjsounds]

Thanks for making your videos. They have been really helpful and straight forward.

[@erlendthomassen6845]

Today was my first day cleaning my air filter (I got my bike a week ago), this was very helpful, thank you!

[@emmapringle1945]

cool what bike you get

[@dannydiamond7408]

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[@ArcticAutoWerks]

Never ring it out.

[@johnbergeson8180]

I've been wringing them for over 40 years. And I will keep on wringing them.

[@socksonfeet8125]

@@johnbergeson8180 can you make a video? I would like to see how you've been doing it for 40 years, thanks.

[@haydendrywall]

Not gas, but Kerosene works great to clean foam air filters. It's also recommended to add a little grease around the ring to help the front seal against the plastic. No point in all of this if the air (which travels through the path of least resistance) just goes around your filter.

[@divebarcasanova7610]

Try foam cleaner first, then Dawn and warm water, then rinse water.

[@ononewheel7]

Its a good idea to coat the inside of the filter as well!

[@djjstylz]

Use a parts cleaning solvent and it takes 2min to clean, rinse with dawn/water after that, done. And like everyone else said, don't wring out foam filters.

[@RK777PL]

I always use plastic bag works great I put little bit extra oil on mine I had really good luck with it

[@vincentpernicano3277]

I agree with most other people here, don't wring it out as a best practice. Not saying it won't be fine, but some person who has never done this before might wring the piss out of it and tear the filter, so just squeeze don't wring. Also I would recommend buying a cleaner that is meant for air filters, I use bel ray oil and filter cleaner and it works great. Not the cheapest brand but the stuff goes a long way and is cheaper than a new engine.

[@matthiasschulze393]

wringing is the last thing to do on foam

[@Motoposh]

Matthias Schulze As long as you're not too rough with It you'll be fine. They're pretty durable. The protection foam filters provide comes from the oil you put on after you clean them.

[@gabeclark3684]

MotoPosh can I Do this with my Honda xr80r?

[@johnbergeson8180]

I've been wringing them for over 40 years.

[@jackmarshall782]

John Bergeson that’s why they’re so shitty. don’t wring them out.

[@michaelhernandez8102]

@@jackmarshall782 how do you get the water out

[@triniboybobb2332]

You can also use a hairdryer to dry the filter

[@jaefrass1130]

What can I use in substitute of filter oil

[@triniboybobb2332]

jae green i usually use the brand k&n air filter spray on oil but depending on where you live you should get other brands for cheap at like a auto store or even a gas station store

[@martinschulz9381]

I clean my quad filter with Dawn as well. The solvent cleaning products that they sell works better but with a little effort and squeezing dish soap works fine. I gently wring it out and let it sit inside over night to let it dry thoroughly before oiling. Regular foam filter oil from the part store is all you need.

[@Bridar9]

A pre-wash with Varsol will wash the dirty oil out much easier & faster. Its high flash point is safer than using gasoline. Then wash it with hot soapy water.

[@onesweetxj]

say you wanna go riding and you absolutely have no Air Filter Oil at your disposal. Can you still ride around with a Clean Dry Filter, or is there anything else you can spray on it for that one ride to help with the dirt..

[@Bob-gn8ph]

Thanks ❤John 3,16

[@josevazquez486]

love your videos, can you do one changing the spark plug.

[@Motoposh]

Thanks man! And yes I' need to do that soon anyway

[@goldierides9481]

Smear some grease on the sealing surface of the filter when you put it back in the air box. Cheers!

[@Jayden66777]

Never ring it out just squeeze

[@Partnerthedog]

Read comments then watched video and wow he did wring it out wrong I squeeze mine but never twist like that

[@weskirtland6261]

Thanks for the vid j got my bike and this helped me out

[@craig_1260]

Thank you this helped a lot

[@Mosthated2344]

Good video thank you sir !!!

[@Interesting_facts47]

Do you have to put the oil on after its cleaned

[@aski1529]

I just bought a used dritbike and thr airfilter box had a nice layer of oily dirt , it literally looked like it was never cleaned😢

[@Grumpy412]

How's wd40 as a filter oil?

[@kellysaylors5845]

I put mine in the washing machine on spin drys it in no time!!!!!

[@mattpowell340]

Crap I got a Yamaha raptor I changed my air filter case there was oil on my air filter know I know y there was thanks for the halp

[@Motoposh]

Haha yeah! Make sure you oil it back up to catch all the dust 👍

[@SebastianGonzaaa]

Does it make it faster runing it without the cap or no

[@shaalyx8060]

No lol dont do that

[@royukuluk]

Can I use naptha to clean the air filter?

[@toxicgrexns2171]

Can u use any air filter cleaner?

[@79TEOG]

For 20$ u can get a brand new filter and its oiled already

[@atkracing]

Thanks for the help

[@denniskirby6034]

Each time you dip it your making it more dirty. Warm water for a couple of times. Then soapy water fresh each time after for about 6 times, done. You contaminate every time you dip twice

[@lukeskyhigh442gaming6]

Could I do this with a foam filter?

[@bikelifemar3494]

He has a foam filter goofy

[@riverking4u]

WD-D great idea!!!

[@billygoat7519]

So is a air filter and oil filter the same thing?

[@Motoposh]

No sir.

[@billygoat7519]

Then how come on this video it says oil a air filter

[@billygoat7519]

Never mind I’m an idiot lol

[@billygoat7519]

So when are you supposed to clean your oil filter?

[@Motoposh]

Because you need to oil your air filter lol. It's called air filter oil. It's different. The oil you put on your air filter is what catches the fine dust. If you do not oil your air filter your engine will wear much much faster and will fail.

[@hugobastos3877]

Good afternoon friend. I bought my YAmaha Raptor 700 R yesterday and would like to know what care I should take with the bike. Please.

[@Motoposh]

Depends on your riding, but I change my oil twice a year and clean my air filter often

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

2:29 Ouch

[@sphinx5101]

U don’t ring out these filters like your doing

[@Coder-fz4gg]

thank you for washing

[@themysteryrider1358]

Do you have to put the oil in the filter

[@Motoposh]

Yes you need to oil your filter after its dry

[@themysteryrider1358]

MotoPosh even if it’s a four stroke

[@Motoposh]

Yes haha. The oil you put on the filter is what catches the dust and fine particles from going in your engine

[@themysteryrider1358]

MotoPosh oh I asked someone else to and they said not to I just wanted to make sure thanks

[@johnbergeson8180]

Not too much oil. Foam rubber don't like oil. Oil makes foam rot.

[@retroman1465]

Try using gasoline .. I uploaded a video on my channel i used gasoline its more effective and really quick.

[@aduckwnofcks7280]

I’ve had gas eat through my foam filters before, worked good the first couple of times though lol.

[@themodernweediest4274]

Gas breaks down alot of stuff do not use gas

[@racingdreamz8021]

soak in a bucket of awesome......dish soap isnt good enough

[@Motoposh]

Definitely works good enough

[@Bob-gn8ph]

Good idea awesome is awesome❤John 3,16

[@MT-TY-07]

Use some gloves my man

[@peterlandry865]

gasoline works great to clean the filter

[@josuedavid3786]

Peter Landry lmao

[@delinquense]

Yes, especially if you also want to degrade the integrity of the filter as well.

[@biggdawgg7455]

Wear gloves

[@andrewfahey198]

U have no idea what your talking about it’s funny

[@Motoposh]

You're here watching MY video for a reason. If you knew how you wouldn't be watching. I know what I'm talking about bud. Made the mistake of saying "wringing it out" when I'm clearly just squeezing the water out making sure not to damage the filter. Get a life

[@staysolidstaysolid3758]

Hey Andrew you still there? Lol