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Offline jessezm

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Over oiled K&N's?
« on: September 14, 2010, 06:27:46 AM »
If you over-oil your K&N filters, What should you do?  Anything short of cleaning completely and re-applying?   What are the effects of running with slightly over-saturated pods?  Thanks!
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Re: Over oiled K&N's?
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2010, 06:38:04 AM »
 Clean them and reoil them. I like the sqeeze bottle as you can control the flow. Lightly oil along each fold top and let it penetrate....it will spread out.
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Re: Over oiled K&N's?
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2010, 06:40:45 AM »
That's what I thought, thanks.  I do have the squeeze packets.  Should I clean with kerosene, gasoline, etc?
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Re: Over oiled K&N's?
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2010, 06:50:05 AM »
I have cleaned mine with some mild spray on engine degreaser,rinsed them with the hose,given them a good shake and let the dry well in the sun and breeze.
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Re: Over oiled K&N's?
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2010, 06:58:52 AM »
I have used the the K&N Cleaner and Waterless Hand Cleaner (NO PUMICE!!) Goop etc. The hand cleaner is cheap. Do not use any solvents/fuels etc. Let them air dry....do not use a hair dryer or throw them in the dryer (I've seen it) ::) ::)
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