How to Clean K&N Oiled Cotton Intake Filters | OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS

[@StrawberryredfiestaST]

I was today years old as i found out, that k&n filters aren‘t red

[@RyderUwU]

Same

[@psil0naut]

they actually come in red, blue and the grey cotton colour

[@psil0naut]

Only thing is the filter refresher kits only come in black and red, haven’t been able to find a blue one ahah

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@MIYayYo]

@@psil0nautafe have blue ones

[@cryptocrush-823]

4hrs later and you’re ready to hit the road! Seriously, you need to have 2. One that’s always clean and ready, and the one you’re currently using.

[@johnmetrac2898]

Yes you are right I cleaned my at nighttime and let it dry until morning, else you need a spare one , I might buy a cheap paper one for emergency 😊👍

[@arthurmroyce]

I keep a paper one since I clean / oil mine annually and I am meticulous about how I do it. I have never had an issue with a MAF or anything else. Basically, I follow the instructions since I figure they know more than I do. More oil does not mean more filtering.

[@mezenman]

I use a cheap one when I clean. I’m in no hurry

[@maximusmax4557]

The filter in my 1290 R is such a pain to get at, I finally decided to buy a second K&N to swap in when it's time for a cleaning and a re-oil. With my cars, I keep paper filters on hand, to install temporarily until the K&N filter is cleaned, re-oiled and ready for reinstallation! 😉

[@markblonski6635]

45 mins max

[@Drakeziel]

For anyone wondering, there is a K&N filter for Grasshopper mowers, and it does not require oiling.

[@syedsadiq4446]

Love you K&N always had you on my vehicles.

[@MotoVirtuo]

If I oil the filter pretty good and it drips a little, can that suffocate a carburetor? It’s on my motorcycle now and everything seems to be working fine, I’m just wondering I lost any power by possibly overoiling it. My bike doesn’t have sensors to affect, just an old school carb to the engine. I used the aerosol spray.

[@KNfilters]

If you have any concerns please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail].

[@MotoVirtuo]

@@KNfilters is it some big secret you can only tell me over the phone lol

[@cnutsack]

@@MotoVirtuo Probably liability related. The social media person running the channel isn't allowed to give advice.

[@PunzL]

​@@MotoVirtuomore likely that their media handlers are only trained to respond with that since the more technically knowledgeable staff are doing more important things lol

[@MotoVirtuo]

⁠@@PunzLwell I figured this out on my own, and the answer is yes, too much oil will choke the carb. My bike ran like shit. Ended up buying brand new filters.

[@booyakashaboy7250]

The pour bottle sucks. Oil is not evenly distributed. Too much waste. The spray bottle looks to provide more even coverage.

[@jaysteezy_srt6896]

Can we put the oil in a spray bottle if we get the pour bottle version?

[@freakshow5619]

I agree the pour bottle is soo ass😢😢

[@booyakashaboy7250]

@@jaysteezy_srt6896 I don't see why not. I thought of this too late too.

[@ismagmz]

If using oil you use compressed air to spread oil evenly and dry a bit quicker

[@nglirmah]

So after you spray the oil into the filter do you need to wait for it to dry? Or ready to go after you sprayed it

[@bntrouble31]

Let it dry for 20 minutes

[@zecRjee]

oil doesnt dry

[@timothy_synth]

Hey KN, what does the Filter Oil do? My Mustang also has a KN Air Filter but I sadly have to clean my Air Mass Sensor after doing multiple hard pulls because its covered in Oil afterwards. Is the Oil just for expanding the Life Time of the Filter or does it have more purpose?

[@KNfilters]

The filter oil is a critical part of the filtration process and should always be applied when cleaning. We have oil-free Dryflow filters available if you would prefer a filter that doesn't require filter oil. If you are continuing to encounter issues or have any other questions please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail] for support.

[@LavinAma]

apply significantly less oil, it just needs to be one even coat

[@ronchabale]

Put in a proper filter

[@MrVonkliest]

What do you do if your filter has too much oil and it’s making it throw a P0505 code?

[@KNfilters]

Please contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail] for assistance.

[@hiramesensei3112]

clean it off again and re oil, use less oil this time also clean your airflow sensor, i had a problem with running way rich once and it was due to a bit of oil or dirt getting on the airflow sensor

[@guily6669]

I had a bit of problem on my motorcycle, applied too much and was making it hard to push air LOL... But just a air compressor blow on it slightly and fixed 😎

[@joootooobboosheet2486]

Throw it away and use OEM. No need for this snake oil anyways.

[@slumygoat]

@@joootooobboosheet2486Man be quiet 🤐🙋🏾‍♂️

[@loadingname404]

Hoy, 23/05/2024 aprendi que los filtros de aire son rojos por el aceite que llevan... y que llevan aceite

[@tutuy-mm2be]

Should you spray oil on the inside too??

[@Kaden2556]

No. Only on the outside

[@KNfilters]

You want to only apply oil to the dirty side of the filter. If you have any other question please feel free to contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@akan1777]

Finally, new video

[@rizzo538]

How bad would it be to use an air gun to dry it off?

[@oliverrooke6461]

do i need to tune my car after installing my cold air intake from KN on my mini cooper or is it all set to go right after install?

[@KNfilters]

All K&N intakes are designed and tested to work with factory ECU settings, meaning they do not require a tune. If yo0u have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@mr206gohawks8]

Can I dry the filter in the sun or does it have to be dried in the shaded area?

[@stephendanner4132]

I just bought the K&N series 63 aircharger cool air intake, do you add oil to that filter?

[@KNfilters]

When new in the packaging, all K&N air filters are pre-oiled and ready to install from the factory. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail].

[@thegodofwar94]

Not my motorcycle filter. Oil is in a small little bag that you have to cut off tip. Going to be an annoyance to oil evenly 🙄​@@KNfilters

[@zakkrick]

I try not to use oil after cleaning because the oil will dirty the mass airflow sensor, then the check engine lights will come on. Then you have to clean the mass airflow sensors too

[@KNfilters]

Filter oil is a critical part of the filtration process for K&N High-Flow air filters. Running the filter without oil could result in reduced engine protection. If you would prefer use a filter that does not need filter oil, consider one of our Dryflow filters. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@Hazeyoazz]

How many miles you get before you need to do this cleaning process?

[@KNfilters]

K&N High Flow (oiled cotton) Intake filters can go up to 100,000 miles before cleaning under normal highway driving conditions. If driving in dusty or off road conditions, consider cleaning sooner. If you need help determining if it's time to clean your filter please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@BossMan302]

Depends what it is. On my motorcycle I do this every oil change (3000 miles) because it’s an open air filter. If it’s in a car or truck enclosed air box you probably never have to. If it’s just under the hood open element then I would do it whenever it gets dirty.

[@Mikeyvideos27]

K&N I was told by an old guy that this $400 K&N cold air intake is useless and does not add HP as advertised. Is that true ?

[@KNfilters]

All K&N intakes are provide a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. Dyno charts from vehicle testing for each part # are posted on our website. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail].

[@Mikeyvideos27]

Wow. Thank you for replying K&N. I will keep the K&N filter in my Truck then. I was cleaning it , watched this video for help

[@littlereptilian7580]

You loose filtration

[@Mikeyvideos27]

@@littlereptilian7580 lose* I trust K&N bro. 4HP added, is more bald eagles 🦅 brother

[@jaskajokunen3716]

@@Mikeyvideos27 Honeslty i think it depends on the car too,if you gain hp. I've seen some cars gain hp after tune, some lose hp. But even if you lose few ponies the noise usually is worth it imo 🤔

[@devilzwanganmidnight5951]

Does this change the color as well I don’t want red since mine already the color I much prefer stupid question but yes I’m curious.

[@KNfilters]

If you have a cotton (not dryflow) filter, make sure to apply filter oil when cleaning as it is a critical part of the filtration process. K&N filter oil is available in red, blue, or black on our website knfilters.com. If you like the look of the filter media and don't want to apply a color filter oil, check out clear filter oil from our sister company Spectre Performance www.spectreperformance.com/884820-air-filter-cleaning-kit.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@KNfilters does RU-2820 need to be oiled? It's 4 layers of cotton! Seems like washing it is good enough. The soap leaves a residue of oil I'm sure. thanks

[@bradt.v7140]

I have a blue filter. What happens if i spray this red one

[@gsabella4]

You will have a purple filter bro, do itttt

[@davidpotter196]

How long after application of the oil can i re-install and drive?

[@KNfilters]

After applying filter oil wait for the oil to wick until the filter is a consistent color. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@alaeddinek4599]

can you just clean those? I mean without applying the oil again

[@MadstyleAutowerkz]

NOOOO ! the reason k and n allows more air flow is because it allowed more air to pass through with bigger sized holes in filter , the oil is to help attract the dust and debris to stick to filter not passing through to your engine

[@M5Chicatto]

Mines didn’t spray like spray paint???

[@taylorhubbard5706]

How often for the cleanings?

[@KNfilters]

K&N High Flow (oiled cotton) Intake filters can go up to 100,000 miles before cleaning under normal highway driving conditions. If driving in dusty or off road conditions, consider cleaning sooner. If you need help determining if it's time to clean your filter please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@RecklessMopar]

So i just bought a cold air intake from k&n i got the spray oil will my car throw error codes if i do this

[@KNfilters]

If your intake system is brand new the filter is pre-oiled from the factory and the system is ready to install out of the box. When it's time to clean/re-oil your filter, you should not experience any check engine light issues if the correct amount of filter oil is applied. If you have any questions or encounter any issues please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@_AG8]

How often do I have to clean up?

[@2seep]

Every 3 months is good.

[@bretfeeney1072]

More like once every year or 2 years.

[@camrenpeterson4217]

The cleaner it is the better it sucks air.. depends how often you drive and where you drive! But I’d clean every time it visually looks dirty

[@mitchc.7046]

A good rule of thumb is to clean it whenever you do your oil change.

[@wp4565775]

Is #99-5000 the kit to order for this?

[@KNfilters]

No, this kit includes aerosol spray for the filter oil. If you prefer the squeeze bottle (as demonstrated in this video) check out part #99-5050 www.knfilters.com/99-5050-filter-care-service-kit-squeeze-red

[@-vstraus-]

so if i clean the filter and turns out white, is that generally what an oil air filter looks like? cant identify if my filter is a dry-flow or not…

[@KNfilters]

The Dryflow filters are black so if your filter material is a lighter color after rinsing, you likely have an oiled cotton filter. If you need help identifying which filter you have or you have any other questions please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@RyanLovesGV]

K&N oiled up

[@troygilliams2922]

My K&N cold air intake makes a rattle noise on my 2023 camaro LT1, i’ve taken it apart and cant seem to fine where the rattle is coming from, also tried removing the shield to see it was the shield but it still rattled… k&n can you help?

[@KNfilters]

Please contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail] for help with your question

[@Deivid696]

How often need to clean that filter???

[@KNfilters]

K&N High Flow (oiled cotton) Intake filters can go up to 100,000 miles before cleaning under normal highway driving conditions. If driving in dusty or off road conditions, consider cleaning sooner. If you need help determining if it's time to clean your filter please feel free to contact our product specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@nawa07]

Using this a guide now

[@Reesakee]

Even if I coat it with oil very lightly, its still kinda leaky. I dont want to damage my air mass sensor by getting oil splash on it

[@KNfilters]

The filter oil will take at least 20 minutes to wick into the media. if you still have questions or concerns please feel free to contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail]

[@cmoshpit9171]

it won't damage your sensors, but it will mess them up. i have had check engine lights come on after cleaning my filter. just get a can of mass airflow sensor cleaner and clean the sensor. fixes it right up

[@randybrister10]

This filter has multiple layers that the dirt penetrator that you will never get out. As soon as the filter is used, the efficiency is reduced. They are not worth the money

[@brandonwilliams7329]

Thank you, doing this now

[@robertyoung9467]

Nice video. Thanks

[@RealAdrianReactions]

How long does the oil have to dry ?

[@Mark-Dibble]

Install immediately after wiping off exes oil from filter when the wicking is uniform.

[@memphisraines8118]

^lol no. You have to let it dry completely.

[@Mark-Dibble]

@@memphisraines8118you must be new to oiled filters, it’s ok. The oil doesn’t ever dry, it just soaks into the filter.

[@televirn5879]

On the aerosol kit version the instructions say nothing about letting the oil dry, but I saw online you have to wait 20 minutes

[@MRworldEtIkA]

​@memphisraines8118 oil never dry, it soaked into the cotton material.

[@LunaWaves]

why is my kns typhoon not loud like everyone else's? that's what i paid for..

[@chinatownboy7482]

it could take days for the filter to dry.

[@alexjerry-yy3sb]

have a stock filter and then use the kn when dried

[@DuBstep115]

Just leave it in the sun, 2h max and its dry

[@dianebegay3826]

Can I use the kit oil when my 2008 Honda civic engine uses synthetic oil?

[@Shanonmcnab576]

Huh??? What’s synthetic motor oil got anything to do with an oiled air filter? 😂 I strongly advise you to let a mechanic do your oil changes and air filter cleaning and re-oiling for you so you don’t bugger up your ride lol.

[@KNfilters]

Please contact our Product Specialists at 800-858-3333 or [e-mail] for help with your question

[@RealAdrianReactions]

Lmao it’s a Autozone joke 😂

[@johnbonham617]

Thanks!

[@saml.2075]

There is actually so much nonsense being said about KN (dust) My BMW mechanic (40+ years of experience, leads GS tours through Europe) said about KN good permanent filters that provide a little more power and allow the engine to breathe better. On the topic of dirt/dust he said it was irrelevant in the area that you would never notice. He knows a lot of people with KN filters in their GS 🤷🏻‍♂️ I've been driving extremely happily for years.

[@Nllqo]

Mine didn’t turn red it’s still black

[@Nllqo]

@@KNfilters yes but I found out I didn’t have the cotton kind I had the black one that didn’t require oil

[@emeza4120]

Did it mess it up us the black one better?

[@bretfeeney1072]

Better than the brown stains in your underwear. I'm sorry I couldn't help myself.

[@lancemillward1912]

What about non oiled filters.

[@KNfilters]

Check out this video for Dryflow filter cleaning instructions kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpiXq2ukZ5uJZ6M

[@artorias550]

Filter oil? Why? They are so cheap you can just replace them every year

[@willleslie2745]

Yeah nah i aint doing that mate

[@jimmyjazz_]

Knfilters- “your ready to hit the road”

[@pl-boostcreep]

Don’t you guy invent Oilless filters?

[@AkiWataru]

heck i did that wrong like 15 years xD

[@aabcDJabca]

Dont oil your filters if you have a mass air flow sensor. The oil destroy it

[@James_Edward59]

The oil bottle is such a horrible idea, I wish I would have watched this video before buying it. Thats going to take an hour just to apply the oil 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@maximusmax4557]

Personally, I prefer the bottle when re-oiling flat filters and the spray for cylindrical filters. Of course, I set aside time to clean and oil my filters. I don't decide to clean and oil them 5 minutes before I'm ready to head out on a three day road trip!

[@LarryKuhlmann-m5w]

Wava Cove

[@Big1_]

ok i did not put that "red oil" Now my K&N is grey but clean haaha

[@Big1_]

@Amp661 2 years using the car without that red-oil and 0 problems, seems like this is a marketing move... Nice profile pic dude.

[@KNfilters]

Make sure to apply filter oil when cleaning as it is a critical part of the filtration process. Running the filter without filter oil could result in reduced filtration performance.

[@TemperDriven]

WOW...A guy pays A LOT of money to get the K+N intake system AND they K+N makes money for LIFE from the guy just to keep it clean....

[@lesterburnham509]

Why would someone install this kind of filter in a Toyota SUV??? Its not a race car!

[@KNfilters]

In addition to increased horsepower, K&N intakes provide improved throttle response and a more pronounced engine note. For many, these attributes make a vehicle more fun to drive regardless of the vehicle type. If you would like more info on K&N intakes check them out on our website www.knfilters.com/cold-air-intakes

[@roycef6632]

crap just buy new one

[@Iamablackkid]

I was disappointed when I seen the filter was installed in a Toyota 😂

[@nickhugh4543]

The amount of dust that the filter doesn’t filter will most likely kill your engine long before you even clean the filter

[@Weedandtacos]

Can you guys do a video for the maserati ghibli air filters and cabin air filter