How to Clean & Recharge K&N Air Filter w/ Household Products
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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How to clean a K&N air filter with some household products. This air filter was out of my 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Grab some simple green and WD-40 and avoid spending the extra money on the recharge kit. If this video helped you out make sure to give it a thumbs up, subscribe, and thanks for watching.
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I just bought my recharge kit for $12.99 at reileys auto parts..its not $35...and your suppose to rinse with bad side down first to get grim off..just saying..but good video..
robert vanhevel You're right, I absolutely forgot about rinsing opposite direction of airflow. Thanks for the info. Have a good one, and don't forget to sub.
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I just got the same K&N recharge kit for about $13 or $14 here in Canada.
@@dylanm3519 Can you get me some Puppers?
A few corrections. Wash from clean side out so you are not forcing particles from the dirty side into the clean side. NEVER use WD-40 as a lubricant. It is for displacing water only. You need to have oil on the filter. Your filter will be completely dry in about two days. It should not be run this way.
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Dude you have to be kidding me.Your engine light must stay lit
I think I'd use ATF in a spray bottle instead of WD40
I just did mine and used both the K&N cleaner at first but then filled an empty old pool chlorine bucket with water and Dawn dish soap. Let the filter soak for almost an hour with also swishing the filter back/forth for the soapy water to flow through. Just by soaking the old pink oil came to the surface, dirt to the bottom. Then thoroughly rinsed with kitchen faucet and sprayer, and placed on some paper towels to air dry. After dried used the oil on the bottom side where the air comes in and used a lighter coat this time. Last time I'd oiled both sides heavily and it cost me to have a shop clean my intake and throttle body of the black gunk from the excess oil I used from before.
Um, I hate to break it to you, but WD40 is a water displacement agent. When it dries, your filter will be drier than a bone. The recharge kit is like $12 on Amazon. Plus, you should not rinse it from the bottom.....anyways
He's not using standard WD-40. Thats the rust penetrant version which leaves oil. Well, according to marketing lol.
This is a classic case of "a litte learning is a dangerous thing". As others have noted, NEVER rinse a filter from dirty side - that only helps to push dirt into the filter then possibly the engine, if those particles arent thoroughly rinsed out. Also, WD-40 is a crappy lube because it contains petroleum distillates which are a solvent. Others have suggested using heavy motor oil, ATF or even vegetable oils.
Thanks for the video, you've convinced me to buy an OEM one and just dispose of it when its dirty.
I totally agree on going paper air filters, but you should definitely consider the KN cabin air filter, I absolutely love mine, it's been in use about 3 years now. the oil in the recharge kit goes a long way and is good for well over 10+ application/recharges done every 6 months. I got mine when I was at the store for a cabin air filter, I saw the cheapest one was a $27 paper one- so i went with the $40 KN one. It works well too, last time i cleaned mine the water ran black after only 6 months.
K&n recharge kit not that expensive
I definitely would not substitute the oil. yes, we all know the cleaner is probably no different than your super cleans. the oil however is critical to the actual functioning of the filter- i would use the official oil. I use kn cabin air filter, i love it btw, but the oil in the kit is good for well over 10+ applications maybe more. you only need about 15 squirts of the oil and the bottle is not small for how its used.
Well guess I’ll just put my filter in the washer with some Tide and put in the drier with Downy drier sheets.
Gear_Head_Garage 🤣🤣🤣
here you go ua-cam.com/video/gHlQTBwSOqE/v-deo.html
Cleaning this way is fine. Cleaned from engine side towards airbox side first, correct. Light spray from other side, no biggie. Like everyone else commenting, I'm not an expert, but the WD-40 makes me slightly nervous.
The filter should’ve had a few minutes for the Simple Green to melt the grease, before rinsing. The filter should’ve been flushed in the opposite direction of the airflow ;
from the engine side out towards the intake side. Oiling after Drying thoroughly :
WD 40 isn’t going to last long because it’s a penetrant, not a lubricating oil which is formulated to hold on to parts. WD 40
is intended to migrate. Lubricant oil is intended to hang on.
I’m not yet sure which oil I will use on my cleanable filter. I think I’m going to find a method to use regular motor oil.
But, there is a spray oil manufactured
by 3 in 1. I think that will be too light of an oil to last well, but maybe open the filter box periodically and give the filter a fresh
dampening of spray oil.
That seems good to me .
That is stupid, adding oil to the back side can damage your MAF sensor. No telling what WD40 will do to it when it makes it to the sensor. I would delete this video.
MrPrios1 so u mean u should not add wd-40?
@@premium8081 - He added WD-40 to both sides of this filter. A BIG NO NO! The top of filter should NEVER be oiled. The oil could effect MAF Sensor, throttle body, etc. Just buy a air filter cleaning kit, ($12), and look for official K&N video here on UA-cam. It's worth doing things the right way. This video should be deleted, it's so pathetically WRONG!!
This is exactly HOW NOT TO RECHARGE your air filter.
This is the perfect way to ruin your filter.
he washed dirty side in. NOT OUT!!
@stangmaster 2 Please expound on why it's better. I've always thought that spraying water in the opposite direction of airflow is better
Then I have ruined my air filters many times over.
The oil is probably what he meant. wd 40 isn’t great for this at all. The amount of dirt it will deposit is insane. K&n oil is probably the best for not permanently trapping grit in the filter. I ruined one years ago using it. As far as simple green goes it’s perfect but only on the dirty side.
@@derkaderkastan420 Any suggestion on adequate oil that doesn't pose a breathing hazard?
Or you could just save the 15 mins of washing time, the 2-3 hours of filter drying time and $15 on the recharge kit (not to mention the $90 on the K&N filter) AND JUST USE A NORMAL AIR FILTER. LOL Talk about Rube Goldberging things. LOL! A fool and his time and money are soon parted.
actually this is more cost effective in the long term. Do the math.
If you let the Simple Green sit for a while, wouldn't you get more grime out? Thanks for the video. I was JUST looking to buy the K&N cleaner and wondered if any other cleaner would work. Glad I came here.
1 Water before
2 not enough cleaner
3 not enough time to brake down oil before rinse
4 rinse with pressure
5 not let it dry before oil
6 wrong type of cleaner for cotton with oil
7 wrong type of oil to stay on filter and to catch dust
8 apply WD-40 wrong way to fast not touch up
9 everything was wrong
10 even more I didn’t catch (just don’t do this)
WD-40 will not stay on air filter and wii suck the oil pass sensitive mass air flow will make bad gas mileage
Nothing terrible bad but everything was wrong
I LOVE you tube - you can always learn what NOT to do. wow.
split484 so you didn’t sub? 😭
you already showed me what not to do - thanks!
I know this is a year old comment but i definitely agreed on you guys! Saving money to use simple green not the k&n kit but your spending money to fix the engine going forward! I'm only watching this to make me laugh but not to follow 🤣🤣🤣
@@DimplesDon9 lol I've been washing my filter with dish soap for years without any problems
@@kiyoponnn - You think.
Now I do use household products to clean it. I soak mine in a degreaser for about a hour. Then I sit in on the deck for about a hour to let in dry in the sun. Then I use the oil in my K&N kit. DONE. Been using K&N for years no problem. Well a few days after clean I clean my mess air flow sensor.
Buy the kit for 10 dollars on amazon or the big bottle of K&N cleaner and oil. For 10 dollars a piece I usually clean after every oil change, it's good every 15000 miles but I like to clean my every 5000. The big bottles will last a long time plus easier to spray. Dont listen to this fool. The cleaner is made specifically for that filter. The chemicals in simple green and wD 40 could ruin your filter.
Pro Tip. NEVER EVER rise a K&N Filter from the Intake side. You will push Dirt into the Filter Media (Denim). Read the instructions! This is the absolute WRONG WAY TO CLEAN a washable Filter. Period.
who cares which way it is rinsed? if you're using something like super clean or simply green you are not going to be cheap with your spray- it will get all the dirt out no matter what side it is on. you see the water running clear so what makes you think there is still dirt inside that will somehow make it into your engine?
@@stephenmartinez1 well I suppose it's important if you're making an educational video on how to do something properly. Also he didn't let anything dry and used the wrong product to stop particles from getting into the engine. I hope no one actually does this.
I was going to say. Why would you push the water and dirt into instead of away
@@stephenmartinez1 it 100 percent matters.
Good video but don't use wd40 with silicone in as the maf unit will burn out. I burnt out 2 before. Now I use ATF AND IT WORKS WELL WITH NO MORE CODES COMING UP.
Automatic transmission fluid?
Check your house pressure. That hammering when you turn your faucet off could mean your 25AUB at the water meter has failed, and youre getting dangerous pressure into the house.
It's water hammer. You Should have water hammer arrestor installed.
same people being rude in comments are same people who put filters on there CCV
WD 40 has Silicone in it and a drying agent that hardens the petroleum products it contains.The reason to oil the filter is to wet down the dust making the filter more effective .Also if your ride has an oxygen sensor in it, Silicone will render it useless. Give you a shout out for just your effort.
I guess the viewers can assume what's good and bad in this video, since they have a K&N filter, I will only be using the simple green non-toxic degreaser since i have it in my kitchen but not the WD40, of course K&N would not recommend anything but their own products aka "marketing". Humans can get very complicated. Good Video!
You are pouring the water the wrong way
i just told him
I see the comments and i see the thumbs up.. Mix feelings here..
NOPE NOPE NOPE...YOU WILL HAVE WASTED 40+ BUCKS if you clean your K & N this way. And $$$$ for the oil covered sensor!
It’s 12 bucks bro 😐
it's gotten cheaper these days... just buy the kit lol
Bro!! There is no way I'm using this method. I have a 68 Camaro with a carb, no fuel injection. One little back fire and my air cleaner is a roasted marshmallow. LOL.
Sweet68Camaro Haha up to you man. Just what i did on the fly. I’d probably now just buy the kit. They’ve come down in price
Take this video down. Nearly everything about it is a bad idea, particularly washing from the dirty side to the clean side. Also, never use WD40. It should never get sucked into the engine.
No
I would use orange agent cleaner and then spray some silicone Tyre shine on the dirty side of the filter to catch all the dust
motorhead ok bet 😂
For $10 I'll stick with the kit. Free shipping on prime also 😉
Where I’m getting mine 😏
hahahaha, yeah, most of the comments are spot on. why not just use a pressure washer? this dude is NUTS! or maybe he likes buying new k&n filters (or engines) all the time lol
Im just here for a good time
Thanks for showing a less toxic degreaser to clean. Wow, for not charging to watch the video, the criticism is harsh.
I think you're doing it wrong. That i know you rinse clean side out.Well thanks anyway
you can use simple green but not wd40. the point of the kn oil is that when you applied, it become sticky. the wd40 is gonna drie and mess your maf sensor.
WD-40 is a water displacement liquid. It does have some lubication properties, but as far as using as a lubricant, I wouldn't. Sure, it would help clean the air filter for sure, and MIGHT do provide some sort ... of oil to the cotton in the K&N, but I think it is too thin, and it's not really designed to be used in that way. In a pinch, oh ya, sure, but if you're doing routine maintenance on your vehicle/motorcycle/whatever, you need something that resembles the properties that K&N's red oil has. Just saying, WD = water displacement... .
Yeah, I’m gonna have to go ahead and say nah.
Better off using used motor oil….If your not going to do it right 😮😮😮
What will happen if you will not spray oil unto the filter?
Do not listen to this guy..! U will destroy your MAF.
I wash my paper filters... about three time befor3 bing a new one......
Your only suppose to oil the dirty side after cleaning not both sides...
i had to dbl check to see if this was posted on april fools lmao
Serious doubts if you saved or just blew your engine
HailSTARS oh she lived
"blew your engine" wtf are you talking about? are you joking or are you really that stupid to think that a little wd40 (which is a flammable solvent like the gasoline itself) is going to somehow destroy an engine? even if tipped the can and sprayed some directly into the running engine it would not "blew your engine"
Why not give time to the cleaners to break it down
Waaaaayyyyyyyy too much wd40
K&N filter oil is tacky . But hey it's not my engine
Is this a joke simple green is fine for it but wd40
Simple green, don’t use the stream only use the spray (As he uses the high pressure faucet to force the crap deep into the pleats of the filter). BTW.... you cleaned it wrong. Water should be sprayed against the air flow so you’re not forcing dirt deeper into the filter. Don’t ever use WD-40 especially on a carbureted vehicle. It could be catastrophic. Read the can FLAMMABLE. I recommend removing this video UNLESS it’s your desire to screw newbies over.
Oh Myyyyyyyyyy. Noooooooooooo. Lol
Yeah sorry but you're supposed to let it dry before spraying lubricant! Water and oil don't mix. That lubricant is not penetrating and adhering because it's still wet! You going to F up MAF Sensor Bro!
You watch it again and see for yourself if he sprayed with wd40 while its wet.. stup..d
You can degrease it and it will be fine but the ( WD40 ) bro WTF!
Crazy Manny cheap way in a pinch I guess. Helps trap dirt. The kit got cheaper since I made this video years ago lol
Crazy Manny make sure to subscribe
I have a k&n filter and I've ben degreasing it for years with no problems. I have never once used the kit Lol 😉😁👍
Bad idea starting at :38. inside out always, How is your MPG
who cares which way it is rinsed? if you're using something like super clean or simply green you are not going to be cheap with your spray- it will get all the dirt out no matter what side it is on. you see the water running clear so what makes you think there is still dirt inside that will somehow make it into your engine?
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That's a lot of laughing faces
Forget all the haters and K&N simps. This is a helpful video.
Simps 😂yep or kucks
You MGT0W bro? 😳😳😳😳
@@MPBADASS90 I'm not, but they've got good points. Drex on Rekieta Law makes lots of good commentary.
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Helpful HOW? Bu telling you to use WD40 instead of something that will actually work?
Never use pressurized water at all to clean cotton gauze filters
Why doesn't OP take down this video, if so many errors have been demonstrated in the comments? And people day the liberals are bad with misinformation 🙄
haha op still responds to comments lol
Wd 40 is a solvent...
This is wrong
Can I do this on a tesla?
Not on a Tesla. However, you can do it to your ass.
Shut up bachi boy
@@gregk.6723 people stopped ridding asses and hirses for a very long time. Do you guys still ride ass?
I use a 50/50 mix of mineral oil and alcohol. It's basically the same as the K&N oil without the dye. Works great.
MrBDDSWC type of alcohol?
@@EdwinCaucu I think you can use isopropanol or ethanol. The important thing is that it should be as pure as possible(>95%).
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@@RedpilledPhoenix What's soo funny? It's true.
@@MrBDDSWC do you have a video on how to make it?
Its a good process to wash kn
nice info.. after you spray the WD40, do you let it dry for a few hours before installing back in the car ? or after spraying WD40 you can immediately install it back in the car.. thanks !
WD is petroleum base, it won't dry
Bro lol nahh your doing the viewers a disservice with this video 🤣
relax asians its just a typical foreigners fast work wrong
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Unless you're a mechanic or work for an air filter manufacturer you should probably pipe down. Just because you read the directions on the back of a K&N recharge kit doesn't make you an expert, just someone who follows directions...
Yikes, this is not the way to do it. buy the K&N recharge kit for $14 and only rinse from the clean to dirty side. He did it WRONG.
I tried to clean my tires with Simple Green once. Sprayed them down really good and scrubbed hard with a brush. I didn't see hardly any dirt coming off and the tires were still dirty. So I got some Super Clean. I sprayed some on the tires with the foaming spray bottle and what do you know, dirt started to come off the tire EVEN WITHOUT using a brush. So my conclusion is Simple Green is a VERY WEAK cleaner/degreaser compared to Super Clean, at least when it comes to dirt on tires.
I thought it was Hank Hill talking on the video. I swore he was gonn say use propane to clean the filter 😂😂😂
I wonder if fish oil that comes in a spray can (used for rust prevention etc.) would be a good choice for oiling the filter? Thoughts?
If it’s applied on the clean side, it won’t help anything and has a better chance of getting sucked out of the filter and into the engine where it can possibly get on the maf and make that malfunction.
Thanks! Now I know how not to clean it. Lmao!
Cleaned mine with old gas I had laying around and recharged it some some 2 cycle oil I also had in the garage
Clueless
Is that WD 40 the silicone based type? Been all over the web, and most say not to use WD 40. I was reading a post in some forum that said ATF had been used by drag racers in the past with no ill effects. Appreciate your thoughts on this subject. I find it hard to believe that only K&N oil can be used. PEACE
the kit is cheap, just do it the right way and dont risk destroying the MAF sensor that cost A LOT.
Thanx for the input. I just bought this truck, and checking fluids, doing routine maintenance I found it has a K&N filter. I've never used this type of air filter (oiled) except on a lawn mower. As for the Mass Air Flow, and other sensors, I check to see what they look like weekly. Yup, I'm pretty obsessive.
.... WTF??!!
It's not so much that ONLY K&N oil can be used. More that you should use the CORRECT oil, rather than just any old oil. Since K&N don't tell us what the tech specs of the oil are, then we cannot know what we COULD use as a correct alternative. Thus, any suggestions for alternatives are mere guesswork and may or may not be any good.
A bottle of K&N oil lasts for loads of cleans and so works out cheap enough I'm not gonna starve, so I'm sticking with it.
You should rename this post. "How not to clean ur K&N filter".
Glad I check around for alternate techniques…viewer beware!
And now you can head over to rock auto and order a new mass air flow sensor
Besides the incorrect cleaning procedure, this just seems like a bad idea. I don't mind spending 12-15 bucks on a product for peace of mind when performing any kind of maintenance on my vehicle. But hey, to each their own.
Or you could just follow the instructions from the company that makes the filters. I'm all for shortcuts, but not like this. The only part of this video I agree with is the use of fresh water and a sink.
I didn't want to run into town and get the Kit I figured there was a good way to do it without it thanks
How NOT to clean a k&n filter lol. Nice job pushing the dirt INTO the filter
Tow big mistake he did .. washed the dirty side in first
And using high pressure water
Quick update guys my jeep blew up totally unrelated….
Ha-ha
Warm or hot water takes away grease way better than cold.thats why the have hot water pressure washers.makes a big difference.
YO HOW BOUT JUST BUY A NEW ONE ! NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE ! PERIOD
Just an FYI... The 'Cleaner' is Wesley's Bleche White. Trust me, side-by-side, you'll agree.
Hahahahah poor car
I googled simple green and WD-40 K&N Filter and found this 😋
Rinsing from the dirty side to the clean side? Don’t think so
Just google K&N recharge kit instructions, this is ridiculous.
Rinsing should be from bottom and WD40 from top side of the filter
The products might be fine, the method is 100% wrong...