Cleaning air fliter

[Evan12]

i have an after market air filter, k&n type to be exact. what is the best way to clean theses? i searched the forum and could not find anything. please enlighten me with your ideas and opinions on cleaning these. thank you!

[Ryann]

Dishwasher works great.

[Evan12]

for real? that would make it easy. is there any special filter oil i should apply on it before installing it back on my car?

[Ryann]

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[kamotors]

K&N filter cleaner kit... get the kit, it will last you a dozen cleanings. You must oil the filter as that is pretty important on thin guaze filters.

[Evan12]

kamotors, i bought you enclosed carbon fiber kit. you recommend oiling these and using the filter cleaning kit?

[kamotors]

kamotors, i bought you enclosed carbon fiber kit. you recommend oiling these and using the filter cleaning kit?

yup, clean it just like you would a K&N