How many miles before cleaning cone style CAI filter

[terry5357]

Also I was told by a Ford service advisor/writer that too if there is too much oil left in the filter, after cleaning, could trash the MAF sensor.....how much is too much

 

[freebass55]

I try to do mine every six months. I don't know if that's excessive or not.

Yes, you can absolutely have too much oil on the filter. I usually put a light coat on. Let it sit for a while and see where I need more. Then apply another light coat. It's always worked for me that way.

 

[don_w]

I'm have about the same routine and frequency as Dave.

 

[terry5357]

Thanks guys and also want to say "God I love this place."

 

[cheftjpeck]

I have the conical filter off of my C&L: what is the best way to clean it and where do you get the oil??

 

[don_w]

I have the conical filter off of my C&L: what is the best way to clean it and where do you get the oil??

I bought one of the K&N recharge kits, which comes with the cleaner and the oil. The instructions were pretty clear... I just followed them.

 

[cheftjpeck]

I bought one of the K&N recharge kits, which comes with the cleaner and the oil. The instructions were pretty clear... I just followed them.

get that on line or any local parts store that sell K+N right??

 

[don_w]

get that on line or any local parts store that sell K+N right??

I bought mine locally at a NAPA... about 12 bucks I think.

 

[cheftjpeck]

I bought mine locally at a NAPA... about 12 bucks I think.

thx DON....

 

[travelers]

Just put a light coat on. Just enought of color it again.

 

[MrClean]

+1

Hear hear; round of snaps!

 

[terry5357]

A new filter can not be too much and I know the MAF sensor is at least 3 to 4 hundred bucks. I believe I will just buy a new one.....I know that sounds crazy but I would rather be safe with 20-30 bucks less in my pocket, than 3 or 4 hundred less in my pocket........call me crazy

 

[don_w]

New filters may be as much as 50-60 bucks (or more), depending on the style and where you get it.

 

[matt texass]

ive done mine like everybody else here and no problems so far, its actually time to clean it again

 

[ZmanM3]

I haven't cleaned mine in months!

 

[qwkcoupe]

Definitly keep it easy with the oil.. just enough, not dripping!!.


BTW, I use brake clean to clean any dirty MAF sensor I find on various cars I've owned... Anyone have any beef with that?