K&N Cone Style Filter Cleaning

Do you need to clean your K&N Cone style air filter? Its easy to do and I'll show you how. Before starting the process, make sure you have the cleaning kit (link below).
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[@chevyengine307]

The wind mild. Made my filter fly across the yard into and landed on neighbors side lmao

[@homebuiltshop]

LOL!

[@abramlionel4990]

Lmao

[@Shanonmcnab576]

Good thing it wasn't in my Windy city. It would've flown 5 doors down.

[@ericlam6192]

I was laughing so much at the techniques lol

[@SuperMan88Strong]

Windmill will get cha every single time.

[@JustinBrockel]

One of my favorite vehicle maintenance videos on KZbin. Great, easy to understand tutorial with humor and personality. Used your air filter cleaner video again to clean the filter of my 02' Toyota Sequoia, Spring 2023! See you again this fall!

[@rickyham2991]

I would learn more, quicker if all KZbin videos were like this. Perfect thank you. 👍👍

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome. Thanks so much! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@maitai4476]

Thank you so much for this video. I discovered my truck had a K&N filter and had no idea what to do with it. Your video was easy to understand and, after watching it a few times, I successfully cleaned and reinstalled my filter. Great job!!

[@Mrsteve4761]

Excellent video and very thorough. I'll be re-oiling my motorcycle air filter for the first time and I've now got complete confidence!

[@vampireau]

Thank you! I also recommend vacuuming the dirt before starting the procedure.

[@spitefuldeviant2213]

Today was the first time I cleaned my K&N filter. I think i did a pretty good job, but i wish I had watched this video lol.

[@mensamom4219]

Thank you VERY MUCH for the really helpful video - I was NOT looking forward to this task. I took before and after photos, and 3rd after I oiled it. Looks great. Hope it works great too! NOTE! Going to leave firing up my SUV for a while. I plan on removing the cover and seeing if I was too enthusiastic with the oil and will mop up any drippings before I go anywhere. Posted by an "older lady" who is recently widowed, lives in the boondocks with no-one to ask for help! Wondering if my sorely missed Dearly Departed is perched on his cloud going "WAY TO GO WIFEY". Thank you, Mr. WhoeverYouAre!

[@lowellwhite8810]

Yes, he is, ma'am. The first rule is do your best. The second is get it right, don't guess. That delay to see if the oil is really dry is just that and what is needed. The very best to you.

[@SleeperAccord]

Good stuff! Thanks for the knowledge 👍

[@ty5123]

This video made me subscribe instantly. Love the attitude and very informative!

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome, thank you!

[@danm7425]

Thus was a very impressive start to finish, helpful video. Thanks so much

[@deadat45]

Thnx Dude... needed a little refresher. Awesome vid!

[@dgw6448]

Something worth noting if you live in a colder clomate : ghe flexible rubber end which goes over the intake "pipe" is sensitive to temperature and can become very rigid when cold. I have had to use a heatgun to soften it up for removal , hot water was also helpful for reinstallation

[@CCasyno]

Air compressor dry, inside to out and spray. Nothing exploded or broke. Lol, thanks for sharing this video sir. Good stuff. Keep your breathers clean people.

[@popstars4444]

Brilliant video, quick, informative and fun. Well done!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks. It was fun to make and I'm happy it was helpful.

[@stonerman15]

Saved to my build/maintenance playlist. Thank you man

[@homebuiltshop]

No problem 👍

[@florindamartinez6284]

You made this so easy to follow along and entertaining haha.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ja1doyle]

So...was just watching an informative video and probably would have moved on with my life. Then, I saw the windmill, and am now a subscriber. Good work!

[@homebuiltshop]

Windmill for the win!

[@sazzyPheox]

@@homebuiltshop windmill got me subscribed too! Good job and can't wait to look at your other content!

[@2WildBengals]

Nicely presented,Thank you. Well done! Same kit as I have. I bought another Filter so I can simply Swap a Clean one for a Dirty one and then take my time cleaning the one I just took off and that way I’m never stranded without my Ride!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thats a good idea.

[@orlandoramirez1345]

Solid idea @2wildbengals

[@iCantPickaNamej]

Ill go with windmill and top techniques to dry it lol. Learning has occurred. Thank you, sir!

[@littlemule1]

😂 I like the way you dry your filter. Thanks for your humor.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@DubYOUUP]

Great vid very informative! I'd like also like to add as you mentioned spray on the pleats and do not worry about getting it completely red the first time as the oil will wick itself into the small corners etc. I made the mistake of over oiling my filter the very first time using the square bottle . 3k miles later, my car started revving higher than usual during acceleration almost as if my trans was slipping, popped my hood took a look and sure enough small amount of air filter oil puddling near my pcm, (my air filter sits on top of my pcm) . I was skeptical but i figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot. Re-cleaned my air filter went with the oil spray bottle instead and went easy on it. Cleaned my MAF with MAF cleaner. Threw it all back together. And BAM my car drove back to normal. ALSO..if you happen to drive a boosted car and experience a sudden lack of boost, take a look at your air filter before tearing other stuff apart.

[@homebuiltshop]

I'm glad you got yours sorted out. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@rmlgolf]

good to know thanks for sharing

[@colbeycalistinson7914]

I've been doing the same as another guy here and buying new filters, but at a hundred bucks a pop I'd been meaning to clean mine this time instead. So thanks for the guide!

[@homebuiltshop]

Oh yeah, Its way to expensive to keep buying them. Cleaning is way better. I'm glad it helped you out.

[@olivers.7151]

wonderfully detailed video, and I'll be sure to try out all the drying methods! Thanks!

[@homebuiltshop]

Don't skip the windmill! LOL.

[@eddielovejoy5331]

Thank you this is very helpful. Going to do the process tomorrow.

[@altomar718]

Why are all videos on KZbin like this - straight forward, simple to follow - Thanks

[@brendenentz6918]

Great video man simple explanatory and to the point

[@levilangley8744]

Ur chiefs took an L

[@Brooklyn-gz4wv]

Great video, straight forward & clear instructions

[@RyanDuncanTheRyanDuncan]

Tightened it to the leafblower and saved myself some dry time👌

[@homebuiltshop]

Lol

[@tavauresjames3668]

Thank you sir! Great job.

[@jacobnolan7734]

Great video man this was so helpful! Thank you

[@LionSynEscanor]

I use a leaf blower and the side of my shed, on asphalt and let it run 10-15mins no throttle and that usually completely dries it out 100%

[@sam.fridayyy]

Thanks for the instructions! (And the funny drying methods!)

[@homebuiltshop]

Windmill for the win!

[@imAdolff]

Thanks for this upload... I've been hesitant about doing this eventhough, i have the cleaning kit. Will for sure do this tomorrow morning. Thanks!!!

[@homebuiltshop]

You got this! Its not hard.

[@imAdolff]

@@homebuiltshop hey, quit question.... im trying to swap my 97 cluster to a 98-99 without the dummy lights...but do you know how to calibrate the miles into the replacement?

[@homebuiltshop]

@zackariadelaserna8284 sorry, I don't know how to do that.

[@jamojumper]

Very informative video. Well worth watching. Thank you.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank You!

[@mrbeans2425]

Great video! cleaning mine today!

[@joncleaver5949]

Great simple video- thanks!

[@shuraldforde7724]

Interesting. Great job. It helped me!

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it helped! Thanks for stopping by.

[@lukeyboy01]

Thanks for the video buddy. Helped a lot

[@tannga1790]

Was a very easy video to follow and learn so thank you

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank You!

[@davewyatt1468]

Good job man! Thanks this has helped me

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome! I'm happy to hear that.

[@billross7078]

A buddy of mine has K&N filters on his vintage motorcycle and he uses a high pressure air blow gun to clean them (K&N recommends NEVER use compressed air) - this is a BIG NO NO. It destroys the gauze fibers and there is nothing left but the wire cage! Yea, plenty of air flow, just zero filtering. Excellent video by the way - I'll show this to my students. Thanks, Bill Ross Maine Region 10 Technical High School - Outdoor Powersports Instructor

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome, Thanks Bill. I tip my hat to you and your students. We need more tech schools and teachers like you. Thank You.

[@mammadukey5445]

Leaving it out in the direct sun light also shrinks the gauze fibers

[@Ghost5.4]

I wish I would’ve watched this video before I did that

[@5150bwagner]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it helped!

[@squat666]

Thank you for making this video.

[@yourfriendlyparacorder9242]

Have fun people. Don’t let age take away from your inner child. I love the creativity

[@homebuiltshop]

Yeah! Thanks and I hope you're having fun.

[@travisd7888]

Awesome educational video, thank you sir!😁

[@generolmatt4]

Ya I like the spray is easier. I have an S&B oil filter for engine and K&N cabin air filter. I have to apply oil to the pleats and it's a huge filter. Cabin is easy just spray 3 times I'm good. My question is how do I know if I have enough oil on the filter or too much? If I get some on my hands when I touch it is that too much. It's a light blue color in my case.

[@littlebitofeverything652]

Good job on the video man thanks

[@dennisthisner6494]

You remind me of my little brother, and he is amazing! so... you are amazing! thanks for putting in some humor :D

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank you! I appreciate that. You need to have a little fun.

[@Locallybuiltauto]

Thanks have a K and N on my civic and never cleaned one on my previous vehicles. Always thought I had to replace the filter every time

[@GarageVegaUS]

Very nice and pro video, Gracias amigo!!!!

[@user-jv7ot7lt9w]

Thank you!! My nissan frontier and my Polaris scrambler appreciate you!!

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome!

[@FroztiProductions]

Excellent thank you. Ima use a leaf blower to blow it out but not too close to the hole.

[@UpcomingPhilly]

Dude did a good job explaining everything on point ! Subscribe and a like

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome. Thanks so much and welcome to the channel.

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

Great video mate.

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marks2268]

Great video !!

[@g35gang16]

Thanks so much bro👌💯I subscribed and liked you were straight to the point🙂

[@homebuiltshop]

Right on. Thank you, and welcome to the channel.

[@jeffreymoran6234]

I recharge my K&N air filter on my atv when I change my oil and I use a K&N oil filter my ATV runs great.

[@finnishfatman]

Does this cleaning kit work with foam cone filters too, like Ramair or REVO or is it only for that kinda filter shown in this video?

[@mattb9444]

Great video man!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank You! I really appreciate it.

[@vincewright7438]

The fact that it was a trailblazer SAME AS MINE 💯 PROPS

[@jocelynzahn1896]

Thank you! I'm going to clean mine today!

[@homebuiltshop]

Great!

[@jocelynzahn1896]

It was very easy! Turned out great!

[@maerck3]

Like your shaking techniques!

[@homebuiltshop]

I had to mix it up a bit, and have some fun with it. Lol.

[@kilokilo7347]

The windmill got me lol

[@homebuiltshop]

Lol, Just having a little fun.

[@johnl9135]

Great tips thanks.

[@homebuiltshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dfly27485]

Thanks for the help buddy

[@homebuiltshop]

Happy to help

[@hugocervantes1934]

Thanks for the video bud. U got a new subscriber

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome! Thanks so much and welcome to the channel.

[@user-mw2sb6wu5q]

Well done.

[@greggnunnelee7650]

can you use a blow dryer or a heat gun to dry filter after cleaning?

[@UpcomingPhilly]

Yo bro I came here to make my second comment that I use ur video every 6-8month to clean my intake. I have a really heavy duty job so I forget the steps sometimes lol but yea I live in Philly it’s a congusted city so my intakes gotta stay clean on my Infiniti

[@juliopedraza3364]

Thank you mine didn’t really need it had it for 3 months now but rather do it now then forgetting about it

[@diamondplate]

My filter said it didn't require the oil part of the process. Would it help to do the oil anyway OR, how long do you use the oil free filter before breaking down and purchasing another filter for the K&N setup? Thank you!

[@idarkskullxll6703]

Thanks for making this video I have one question I used the air pressure to make my filters dry is it ok or not ?

[@homebuiltshop]

As long as the filter is still intact, and the cotton fibers did not get damaged, you should be ok. I'd avoid that next time though.

[@rickydub6950]

Nice vid man, thanks 👍😎

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@kevinkelly4436]

This video was very helpful, keep up the good work. Git ur done

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome, thank you!

[@xChivas-ip3yn]

quick question i purchased a K&N performance air intake system for my 2014 ford mustang v6 do the filters come pre-oiled or do i need to add oil before installing ???

[@homebuiltshop]

They come oiled out of the box.

[@sayurasem]

Just saw your vid from 5 years ago, awesome how to!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks! The old video is still 100% relevant too.

[@stevereid9913]

Very helpful, thank you. I feel like you were pointing at me a lot and scolding me, but I will get over it.

[@homebuiltshop]

Sorry to scold you. Lol.

[@stevereid9913]

@@homebuiltshop Just playin'. I bough that recharger kit and plan to follow your instructions this weekend. Thanks again.

[@quiksilver6655]

Thanks man!

[@joseluisruiz3789]

This video was way better than the explanation from K&N themselves! Thank you so much for explaining things well. I have a 2019 ford flex that i bought the K&N kit for and ive had mine for about 6 months and it starting to look dirty so i figured i would start looking into cleaning it out in the next couple months.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thank you. Thats the main reason I wanted to make the video. K&N explain it but I didn't feel its thorough enough.

[@maxi1986100]

Ive got hks foam filter. Should you reoil it. If so will it not block holes

[@PootieTang259]

Do you have to do any calibrations for cold air intakes?.. my cars oxygen sensors have been a bit loopy since I installed mine..

[@poppiarlin5612]

Let me add this: Make sure you look closely between the pleats. Washing alone will not remove trash deeply embedded between the pleats. I use visual inspection. Then I remove some debris with forceps and/or I will stand the cone up and rinse it carefully from top to bottom. If this damages your filter, you might want to buy a better filter!

[@lowellwhite8810]

i saw that on mine and i'm considering ways to add a pre-filter

[@TheRyansLion]

Awesome vid. I’m from Colorado Springs as well haha

[@homebuiltshop]

Thats awesome. Shoot me an email to [e-mail].

[@lowellwhite8810]

Should one install a temporary paper filter to extend the process in time and not be pressed to get vehicle back on the road? Allow the water dry off a few days and then a few days of drying after oiling? Thank you for your help, sir.

[@carlosaluis16]

I left the cleaner soaking on the filter on a cold evening for abt an hour before I rinsed it. I don't think it dried on the filter an the filter looked normal compared to past cleanings but I was just curious what could happen if the cleaner dried on the filter an is there a way to tell if I did any damage to the filter.

[@homebuiltshop]

I doubt it damaged the filter, it just may be harder to rinse out. You may have to re spray/rinse a 2nd time. You should be fine.

[@josealcala8156]

Does this work if you have a k&N cabin filter as well?

[@bigotes4200]

Great video

[@baconbam4240]

Amazing vid man

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks!

[@theprofessor7286]

Your awesome bro, thanks

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@jeremyellison6733]

that windmill go crazy

[@karamokolopez4464]

Good video 👍🏽

[@drewman567]

Thanks, very helpful..my charger

[@LEVELGAZANOW]

Great video. I wish I had watched this years ago. I’ve found while waiting for the filter to dry that it was an opportune time to clean the mass air flow sensor as well as inspect and or clean the throttle body valve. Cleaning both with their respective sprays.

[@homebuiltshop]

You're right. It's a great time to inspect everything. I'll be doing this again this week. I better go practice my windmill. Lol.

[@doctorWHO_ey]

@@homebuiltshop how about a video on how to inspect everything?

[@LoneStarStinger]

If you have a dehumidifier, put it in a small bathroom or closet and set the rinsed filters near the vents. Depending on the dehumidifier and room size, this works pretty fast.

[@thylascene1142]

How long does it usually take with that?

[@Pureblood1776]

Throw it in the oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Dry as a bone

[@adrnndc2588]

When should i clean my cone filter? Just put mine today. Thank you.

[@MrJacob2512]

Thanks bro.

[@adamrobicheaux]

I'm glad I found your video, I normally just buy another filter this the third filter. So I decided to clean them all that keeps me from buying a new one lol.

[@homebuiltshop]

lol. Don't buy another one.

[@frizzybob]

at least you'll have a spare now when u clean ur other ones. 👍

[@adamrobicheaux]

@@joshuagarcia9726 yep

[@fabiancheama5388]

Thank you sir for your video

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@damontslay3582]

Will it be safe to use a shop vac to vacuum it