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K&N Filter Cleaning - SHAHZ - 24-02-2018
Has anyone cleaned their filter? How clean does the cleaning kit actually make it, or would it be easier and better to just buy a new one?
K&N Filter Cleaning - Moley - 24-02-2018
have a look here bud ..............
http://www.lbcarco.com/cgi-bin/gen5?nextform=/kandn1.html&o=&a=&t=_top
K&N Filter Cleaning - Bobby - 24-02-2018
Clean it dont replace it, these should last for years
K&N Filter Cleaning - SHAHZ - 24-02-2018
Moley have a look here bud ..............
http://www.lbcarco.com/cgi-bin/gen5?nextform=/kandn1.html&o=&a=&t=_top
Cheers fella, very useful, however 50k miles is a long time:blink: i think ive bearly done 10k since it was fitted and its as black as :cursing:.......only checked the filter cause it seems to be idling a little low and has actually cut off at the lights?....or could there be another reason for this?
DJ Wozza Clean it mate, I did mine fairly recently, you can buy the kit from Ebay for about £10-£15
How many miles did you do before cleaning it mate?
K&N Filter Cleaning - steviewevie - 24-02-2018
If anyone wants to buy a K&N cleaning kit, I have one, and have no use for it now I've got a different filter/induction.
K&N Filter Cleaning - SHAHZ - 24-02-2018
DJ Wozza Hmmm about 30,000. Remember to reset the ECU after you re-fit the filter
filter was fitted around 2 years ago!!
So am i right in thinking that a dirty filter = low idle and possible cut off
K&N Filter Cleaning - steviewevie - 24-02-2018
For me, I would clean the K&N every service/oil change. Not a big job, and it should help the car keep running well. It could save you money too, i.e. via your fuel economy : biggrin:
K&N Filter Cleaning - edeath - 24-02-2018
I would clean it at every service seeing as the OEM one would normally be replaced.
K&N Filter Cleaning - SHAHZ - 24-02-2018
DJ Wozza especially if used for short journeys too mate....
Also when was the last time the spark plugs were changed ?
Plugs were also changed 2 years ago.......right will give the filter a good clean along with the oil/filter change! Cheers lads:wink:
K&N Filter Cleaning - Ally - 09-03-2018
SHAHZ Plugs were also changed 2 years ago.......right will give the filter a good clean along with the oil/filter change! Cheers lads:wink:
Any news on your low idling Shahz? I have the same problem and i haven't cleaned my K&N since it was fitted 2.5 years ago :blushing: