Filter Recharging?

[SiR_d1]

I've had my K&N since July 03 and I have yet to recharge my filter, how often am I suppose to be recharging it?

[Sivicboi]

I think it's every 3-5k miles. I mean that's when I recharge mine anyway.

[Vertigo]

I check mine every oil change. Usually i have to recharge it every third time. So about 15k.

[dj addicted]

really stupid question.. but what do you mean "recharge"

[jaydub]

Originally posted by dj addicted
really stupid question.. but what do you mean "recharge"

recharge = clean & re-oil

[dj addicted]

ah. ok.. I do every oil change..

[SiR_d1]

Originally posted by dj addicted
ah. ok.. I do every oil change..

you really do it that often?

[darkvibe]

The K&N recharge kit instructions say something like every 50,000 miles for normal conditions.

[dj addicted]

about every 5K miles...and everytime I take the filter off and take an air compressor to it all kinds of sand and stuff always comes out.

[rgGolf4]

They tell you not to use forced air. It just forces the dirt to get stuck in the filter.

[dj addicted]

then what is the best way to clean the filter?

[DyNastySi]

I clean mine from the inside out. I also have an extra one in my garage so I dont have to sit around waiting for the oil to dry.

[fsugatorbait]

Originally posted by dj addicted
then what is the best way to clean the filter?

Your supposed to buy the K&N recharge kit, that comes with the cleaning solution and oil. The kit costs about $10, and is mixed in along with the filters at your local auto parts store. I ususally get about 3-4 cleanings out of a kit. HTH.