How To Recharge Your Cold Air Intake Filter: Clean and Re-Oil

Get the most power out of your ride! Recharge your cold air intake filter! This was a highly requested video from my subscribers when I made the video on how to wash your engine bay. I bring to you how to clean your air filter. It is super easy to do and anyone can do it. I hope you enjoy this video!
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[@legionnairestentorian1853]

Clean it 4 times a year. Me laughing as I’m doing it the first time in 5 years

[@andygomez3014]

First time in 3 years for me 😂

[@dr.x4566]

Me too just did mine after 3 years

[@robloxunspacecommand1935]

Rip hp

[@adanmoreno1120]

@@andygomez3014 bruh same it’s cause my dad didn’t know you had to💀

[@WallyV]

oh my GOSH lol 1st time in 5 years he says

[@chriswalsh9366]

Pro tip...buy two filters. I take mine off the truck and install the new one... done. Then I get the other one washed. I use hot water in the sink and a tooth brush for the grooves after spraying it with 50pct purple power and 50 pct water. Rinse it all out and let dry like dishes and pit back in the box with the K and N red oil

[@rowendaxton8378]

a tip: watch movies at Flixzone. Been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.

[@jaxtonjerry6685]

@Rowen Daxton yea, I've been using Flixzone for since november myself :D

[@codydylan6042]

@Rowen Daxton Yea, I've been watching on Flixzone for since november myself =)

[@kfelix2934]

Same here, Green or purple cleaner. Wash one and have a spare, Swap out. I do filter every 2 oil changes or 6-7k miles

[@MrRobzert]

Well, my Intake has 2 filters, so I need to buy 2 more?!

[@firedo_g6268]

K&N recommends cleaning the cone style at approximately every 100k miles under normal driving conditions. Keep in mind that they make a profit every time you buy a recharge kit, so if anything, they'd be motivated to shorten the interval. They also warn against cleaning it too frequently.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Oiled filters are old, ridiculous technology. Note how the serious off-roaders need to install "a diaper" on their oiled air filters by K&N. The best solution, is simply buy the direct fit/replacement DRY filters made by INJEN TECHNOLOGIES. It's a durable, permanent filter, high quality, guaranteed for life. Ya simply blow it from the inside out using compressed air, followed by using a vacuum cleaner or shop vac from the outside, once every 20k to 30k miles, and you're all done. No need to worry with messy oil. Ask yourself: just how dirty does "an oil bath air filter" get during that 100k miles. Your engine isn't getting as much air flow........not to mention the high risk of gumming up a mass air flow sensor due to the need of using oil in a damned air filter. Happens all the time. There's a reason why ALL auto makers and air filter manufacturers got away from "oil bath" air filters decades ago. OIL ATTRACTS DIRT. And once the oil attracts enough dirt, it is now restricting air flow to your engine and performance is down. Think about that.

[@PoisonousMelon]

​@howabouthetruth2157 no filter is permanent. Every filter gets dirty bro

[@rubenTR309]

You did a good job at stretching this video out to 10 minutes 😂

[@P_Tag]

I know what I’m doing this Saturday now lol my filter is nasty 😂 thanks for the video man! 👍🏻

[@davidroman4107]

been waiting for one of these for a long time keep up the nice work

[@NateRider]

yeah man thats what I am here for!

[@therevelator7741]

You should NOT spray the oil on both sides, or double coat. The oil should be a light covering on the intake side so the Mass Air Flow sensor does not give false readings. Also the cleaner should be sprayed on the intake side, and washed out from the exhaust side. This gives you the best performance for your K&N filters

[@griggidy]

You could if ur car is turbo'd

[@batmanguzman3963]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Too bad I saw this comment after doing both sides earlier today

[@jaimecoc8412]

Can you explain it in another way? I didn’t understand

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Dude, get rid of that damned oiled filter by K&N and buy a good direct fit/replacement DRY filter from Injen Technologies. Very high quality, permanent, guaranteed for life. They call it their SuperNano-Web technology. Ya only have to blow it from the inside out with compressed air, followed by using a vacuum cleaner or shop vac to clean it from the outside, and you're all done. Normal use requires cleaning only once every 20k to 30k miles. More often for severe off-road use or dusty/dirty environments of course. NO MORE GUMMING UP YOUR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR DUE TO USING THAT STUPID OLD TECHNOLOGY "OIL BATH AIR FILTER" TECHNOLOGY USED BY K&N. Besides, OIL ATTRACTS DIRT. Think about that. Notice all the K&N off road users needing to install protective "diapers" on their oiled K&N filters. Ask yourself: Why do ya think ALL of the auto makers & air filter manufacturers got the hell away from "oil bath" air filters decades ago. It's ridiculous.

[@Nightneo2000]

@@howabouthetruth2157 that actually makes sense. I just oiled mine, and used my stihl leaf blower on it from intake side. But i have never had any issues with k&n on 5 cars now.

[@100thomasmagnum]

Dude, I just love how much you love your Sally. It makes me feel good you care for her so!! Nice how-to video!! Again, keep up GREAT work on the vids.

[@NateRider]

thank you so much james I really appreciate it :)

[@iamSelfSufficient]

When you were walking towards your car I was looking like “wait I know that place that’s in La Mesa”. Dope to see Daygo represented!

[@adamowens5507]

appreciate man ! went 30k miles on mine in mine in my taurus i just always blew it out with the air compressor but it’s looking a little darker . cleaning it now on my way to autozone watching the video

[@stoneskinner4576]

You’re telling me you got a goatee and a stache between 2:56 and 3:15?😂😂😂 thanks for the vid though lol

[@MacB369]

Stone Skinner It’s that 5 o’clock shadow 😂

[@Ryan-br3hq]

Thanks for the video bro. Much appreciated

[@brettsmythe121]

Finally a tutorial that actually helped me out thanks

[@gerryduggan6821]

Thanks bro really helpful I'm doing mine just now thanks for you pro tips always good to get the know how. By the way your Sally looks amazing what a car keep up the good work👍👊👍👊👍👊👍👊👍👊✌✌✌

[@stephenalexander2427]

Big ups ! I didn’t know how long to let it sit before putting it back on !

[@jackpotjoel7348]

Awesome video helped me alot!

[@lc7192]

Nice job on a nice car. Thanks man.

[@tylerlee56]

I have the same filter in my 2010 gt. Cleans up good.

[@alfredomadrid601]

Great job! Thanks for the information

[@redding4540]

If you wanna do this process overnight, make sure to recheck your filter if it's completely dried. Mine didn't dry completely so I had to use blow dryer to take that liquid evaporated. Also...do not use too much oil like this dude. Lightly coat it twice and don't look back afterwards. or you'll get check engine light.

[@Murphys_Law9]

why is oil required

[@redding4540]

@@Murphys_Law9 The light oil layer traps incoming contaminants as well as protects from water damage.

[@MrMikeSlugger]

Im pretty sure ive over oiled mine. Its not installed at the moment but whats my nxt steps here ?

[@GOLD_FEVER]

@@MrMikeSlugger Just re clean it. use some "degreaser" to take off all the oil then repeat the dryiing process and re apply oil

[@griggidy]

You could use that much oil if your car is turbo'd

[@tommcdonald53]

nice video, thanks buddy !

[@dustynglynn1306]

Love it man!

[@NateRider]

Thanks Dustyn!

[@robsreviews9172]

Thanks for the video. Really helps a lot

[@robertschweder7105]

Thanks bro. Appreciate ya

[@SOT310]

Thank you so much Very helpful video

[@cameronmatson435]

Great video! When I take mine off, I do put a zip lock bag over the intake (, where the filter was). Also, I never leave mine outside, I'd recommend keeping it indoors in a clean area and use the dryer if needed.

[@jkash56]

Good tips. Nice video

[@mattcurran4664]

Great vid. Thank you

[@mjba852]

Thanks brother I just cleaned my truck air filter same way you did

[@ethanadams9135]

That was helpful! I'm adding that to a playlist so I can watch it again when I get a cold-air intake.

[@NateRider]

yeah man thats what I am here for! Hope this helped out

[@nikkisixx8307]

I love your videos ! This is my first time upgrading my own 2008 mustang and your videos are awesome and very helpful thank you

[@MrTrenttness]

Thanks man!

[@chrissmith3906]

Great video

[@jeremiahstewart3054]

Wow I love that mustang setup

[@zac.bolin01]

I cleaned mine after 1/2 through an oil change cycle and it was absolutely caked beyond recognition in dirt… took over an hour and a half to get it all clean….

[@foOxjust]

that was helpful thank you

[@angelomartinez3381]

Oh shit that's my city. Subbed

[@natking1u1z99]

ProTip: that's actually his hairdryer 😏 Great vid kid, thanks!!

[@Ken-hh3zf]

interesting, just ordered a K&N cold air intake, think I'll get an extra filter where I'll always be good to go.

[@josebec8977]

How did you do to grow your mustache so fast? 😂😂🍺 good video my man.

[@WARFARE_YT]

I have a roush intake in my mustang good too know you can use the k and n dude my air intake was red before now it's dusty definitely need to clean it asap

[@arcticstar1]

I. Thank. You. For. Thee. Vid-e-o. (Just trying to match your "young Christopher Walken" talking rhythm lol- seriously: thanks!

[@melraine919]

Nice one! I hope they do it in green because that is the colour of mine and smaller. UK

[@atex3308]

You truly are the best KZbinr for mustangs, keep up the good work.

[@NateRider]

thank you it means so much to me

[@juliancontreras6507]

Agreed

[@AntifIaw]

Great finger workout

[@Suhhdew]

That la Mesa autozone 👌🏼

[@jamesnelson9966]

Hey can u do a video on the tire lettering. I've done tried it several times can't get them to stay on the tires to long.

[@doanyytorres3861]

nice bro

[@aiden20yearsago51]

Haha I named my mustang sally too. Looks good

[@wavyybased1820]

Nate! How Hard was it to get the rubber hose on the plastic JLT CAI? hahaha dude It took me like 45 mins to get that thing on. I was surprised how great the car ran after this install. Keep up the great work man.

[@NateRider]

it didn't take me too long lol its a tight fit, just how i like it ;) I know thats one of the best installs on a car

[@MadPandaKicks]

Grew a mustache in 10 secs

[@NateRider]

hahaha finally someone noticed

[@aiden20yearsago51]

Lol I was so confused

[@BH-ul3pn]

He says Code air intake..

[@bivensrk]

@@NateRider I like that you showed that sometimes it takes more than one pass at the thing to get it clean. I realize this is 4 years old. Are you still driving a car that uses one of these reusable filter? If so, have you considered getting a spare filter? I did that and it frees me up to clean the filter when I have time.

[@lukemei5ter]

Dude dropped his sack in the middle of this video 😂❤ great video

[@jjamaya01]

Bought my 08 g35 a few months ago and was wondering if these filters were reusable haha they were already grey 🤣

[@barrystein5740]

When installing this filter, does the MAP sensor need to be be re-programmed? What about the exhaust system...does anything need to be change there?

[@carlosmorris4510]

I'm assuming this product can be used for a Weapon-R reusable CAI filter (I have one pre-installed in my vehicle)? It looks very similar... I'm not sure if it's an oiled or dry filter though. 🤔

[@michaelprice1228]

He just like saying cold air intake.

[@mrkyleescobar]

Ya its a filter not the actual cold air intake. This guy is funny. And shops at auto part stores. Lol

[@crowleyscollectibles]

01:40 He says filter often enough. But as person who grew up playing need for speed and way too much drag racer V3, it’s much more satisfying to say cold air intake, haha.

[@JorgeSanchez-ev6ku]

Lmao😂

[@TSPhotoAtlanta]

In the really old days, “oil bath air intake” actually used baffles to direct intake air at/thru a pool of oil. The oil absorbed the dirt from the intake air and voila. Sort of a good system at low speeds and with the oil at the right amount, changed frequently. The (typically) cone filters with oil sprayed on have a lot of surface area due to the many folds. Resistance to flow if all else is the same is measured by surface area. Oiling the surface increases cleaning effectiveness but does add resistance to flow. If the filter is cleaned as needed (prescriptively) and oiled lightly but thoroughly it will work very well. The extra surface area compensates for the resistance to flow of the light oiling. Any type of filter used will need maintenance to remain effective. It’s a choice….

[@FunkyBruja]

Thank you for the vid.

[@gordo1230]

I recently bought air cleaner cover with k&n with it...it was used...I'm in the middle of cleaning it now...its drying now...wut is the difference 2 theses filter compared 2 the regular ones??

[@kiroshi6414]

This was great, I’m leaving now to go buy that kit.

[@code3ron]

Ok my question is..... I saw a guy that hates these kinds of filters showing because they are open how much dirt and grime can get in the engine. Thoughts on this?

[@dhmcc9882]

Pro tip! Don't run degreased water on your nice driveway.

[@uhplumber5962]

Lives at his parent's house so doesn't give a crap!

[@XTheDevilYouKnowX]

This kid isn't moving out of his parents basement anytime soon...

[@psulse]

Ultra pro tip....toss in the clothes dryer...30 min later done

[@carlosherrera8541]

I was saying the same thing. I bet its a real nice house. Water fountain in middle of driveway🔥🔥😎😎 cool house. I wouldn't leave either lol

[@kevinpaulus7312]

psulse won’t the high heat damage it, i have a very large filter for my 2012 f250 6.7

[@CollinLevaR]

great video! never knew i needed this untill my tuner shows my air intake temps are getting to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and my fuel trims are kinda wacky

[@TraceguyRune]

While driving in 20F-degrees weather, my car's instrument screen shows 75F-air-intake

[@brentmarquez9057]

I can't get the damn filter out. Mine does not pop right out - I loosened the screw for the metallic ring and it won't budge. I guess I need to just really forcefully yank it off? Is there anything else I need to loosen?

[@fulllifestyle4022]

I got a new Short ram intake and it says k&n recommended before use and didn’t come with any instructions but I’m assuming I just oil it right , no need to clean it considering it’s brand new

[@TheFratHouse69]

Does the filter disintegrated in these filters. Mine looks like it’s just metal. I can my tell if there should be a layer of filter material in there.

[@txpatriot7044]

1) Remove Air Filter 2) Spray with Air cleaner degreaser thoroughly 3) Rinse 4) let dry 4.5) oil Filter 5) Install 6) Drive car goes Vroom Vroom

[@mule666]

You forgot the oil

[@travelingman217]

Forgot oil like one guy said. I know he will be squeeling at every stop. Like the other guy mentioned. Haha

[@TraceguyRune]

You forgot to oil. No vroom vroom. Just boom bang kaklunk.

[@txpatriot7044]

@@TraceguyRune updated

[@hauntedhose]

Scary looking guy 😳

[@Coyote_boa]

How much do you think you've spent on the performance modifications?

[@justinnnnnn4945]

I have a 2012 c250 Mercedes coupe with a bms cold air intake will this be okay to use ?

[@wisheduknew294]

Nate I have a question, so my mother has one of these under the hood on her 2003 four Thunderbird engine! And the filter and the area around it is filthy with soot!!! What can I do why is it doing that?

[@cediepurificacion8480]

So it doesn’t matter what kind of cold air intake you have you can just clean it instead of getting a new one? I have aem intake

[@josemelendez8058]

How about buying a second filter and keep it on standby!

[@arcorob]

Nate...question. you have two screws showing on the shroud for your cold air intake. I have that to and wonder if its for the same reason. .On the other side is where I mounted my Mishimoto Oil catch can...you ?

[@NateRider]

the two screws on my CAI side that connects to the throttle body?

[@michelangelo8956]

After my first time cleaning my filter, I realized all the waiting for drying and oiling sucked. So, I purchased a second filter; one to clean at my leisure one to swap out. 😎

[@eddie39216]

Lazy as hell really didn’t take me more then 45 min, whole job

[@michelangelo8956]

Good for you

[@TraceguyRune]

Aren't these filters about $100+?

[@gely_]

@@TraceguyRune K&N has filters for like $30-45 not the entire kit but just the air filter. So its affordable forsure but not really necessary since u can clean it with the kit for $13

[@marksr8784]

Just bought Black Betty this past weekend and it's filter was filthy Thanks for the video....who's Black Betty??? 95 Dodge Ram 5.9 😁

[@dtrainm14]

Does this also work for the spectre Cone filters?

[@ivanvallejo1011]

Are all the cleaner kits the same? Because I have an afe cold air intake

[@DehTastic]

K&N also makes Universal Clam On Air Filters. For more air flow using a Dry Flow Air Filter May give you a tiny bit of boost which K&N also sells in a universal application. With dry flow you get more air flow but more cleaning as well.

[@TraceguyRune]

K&N has shit customer service. I'd avoid them. I sent them an email, and got a response back in 33 days. I followed up to their email, and it has now been 8 months, and no response yet.

[@DehTastic]

@@TraceguyRune oh yah I can believe that. My experience with them before they relocated their customer service to Texas was pretty good. Ever since they moved it hasn’t been the same.

[@eLChnOMnDz]

Hey naterider what intake should i put to my Mustang 08 v6 please answer thnx

[@TraceguyRune]

Does AutoZone sell K&N filters? I bought one used from someone and it doesn't connect together correctly with the base.

[@Hollibird64]

Do you have video on how? to install cold air intake

[@shield707]

I have to agree... She was looking good all the way around 🤷😎

[@405streetscene9]

great video! everytime i clean my air filter i come to this video!!!!

[@sanderpena]

I would stay away from those rubber ends air filters, my injen intake came with one of those rubbers ends. when I took it off to clean on the end was wide open lol like not filtering air at all. I bought an spectre filter with metal end from now on no more rubber filter ends for me, wondering how long was the filter like that, hope not that long.

[@MrBlazzin101]

So I just got a cold air intake, I have no experience with this. Should I buy a new filter or clean It? Hoe many tines can I clean it before I have to replace it if at all

[@3232myke]

Is it cold air even tho ur takin the air from inside the engine bay?

[@PEnZKE99]

mine is black so its dirty.. whats the temperature of the water you used??

[@sixfootdworf9545]

Warm Soapy wooder. This is the cheap way that works just as good. Take a spray bottle with warm water and dawn. Spray the filter down outside, let it sit for a while spraying every few minutes. After about half an hour, start washing out from the inside of the filter out. Dawn is a very gentle degreaser that's nontoxic too, so personally I like my method. Just repeat this process 2-4 times until you stop getting gunk in the water, and then air dry overnight, or, like he said, air dryer. After it is dry, go and reapply intake filter oil. Thin layer of oil on the outside of the filter, do it twice.

[@barrystein5740]

This is what i may do. Dawn is a gentle de-greaser. Environmentalist use on oil soaked water fowl and it works great for that purpose. I also use Dawn to clean my factory alloy wheels...works like a champ...little agitation needed. But I wonder...instead of spraying the filter with Dawn...how about a 50/50 mixture Dawn to water in a bucket and soak the filter for a few minutes then rinse it. I'm thinking it should have the same results......thoughts.

[@CFN_Xastorena420]

Why do the cold air intakes get creased? Like wrinkly? I’ve always wondered

[@superiergaming5463]

Hey man what do I use to remove the bracket losen the bracket ????

[@doyleholloway1818]

what is the small purple box with the two white wires going to it""

[@luisvera3060]

Can I use an air compressor to dry it out easier

[@Baysick5197]

I know this is a car oriented vid but... If that's where you live, dude nice house

[@NateRider]

I live in many places lol if you see my channel you can tell haha

[@thefirebirdflock3440]

Bought an S197 with aftermarket intake and filter on it. I absolutely hate the way it looks as it disrupts the look and flow of the engine bay and I might change it back to stock if I can track down any decently used parts.

[@wrinklingtissues]

What if I didn't know i was supposed to clean it for about 15000 miles... could there be damage?

[@triipiix187]

I cleaned my filter and now my idle goes up and down. Is it because I put to much oil filter ?

[@SuperMazorquero]

Great job boy

[@marcheguitars]

How do you pass smog with an aftermarket intake

[@SeanDiego]

Mine was never red tho? Looks grey still and I definitely layered it but not overly