One of my favorite vehicle maintenance videos on RUclips. Great, easy to understand tutorial with humor and personality. Used your air filter cleaner video again to clean the filter of my 02' Toyota Sequoia, Spring 2023! See you again this fall!
Thank you VERY MUCH for the really helpful video - I was NOT looking forward to this task. I took before and after photos, and 3rd after I oiled it. Looks great. Hope it works great too! NOTE! Going to leave firing up my SUV for a while. I plan on removing the cover and seeing if I was too enthusiastic with the oil and will mop up any drippings before I go anywhere. Posted by an "older lady" who is recently widowed, lives in the boondocks with no-one to ask for help! Wondering if my sorely missed Dearly Departed is perched on his cloud going "WAY TO GO WIFEY". Thank you, Mr. WhoeverYouAre!
Yes, he is, ma'am. The first rule is do your best. The second is get it right, don't guess. That delay to see if the oil is really dry is just that and what is needed. The very best to you.
Thank you so much for this video. I discovered my truck had a K&N filter and had no idea what to do with it. Your video was easy to understand and, after watching it a few times, I successfully cleaned and reinstalled my filter. Great job!!
I bought a second filter to always have a clean one for a quick swap and then I can take my time about cleaning the other and not worry about not having to wait for it to dry, etc. worth it.
So...was just watching an informative video and probably would have moved on with my life. Then, I saw the windmill, and am now a subscriber. Good work!
Great vid very informative! I'd like also like to add as you mentioned spray on the pleats and do not worry about getting it completely red the first time as the oil will wick itself into the small corners etc. I made the mistake of over oiling my filter the very first time using the square bottle . 3k miles later, my car started revving higher than usual during acceleration almost as if my trans was slipping, popped my hood took a look and sure enough small amount of air filter oil puddling near my pcm, (my air filter sits on top of my pcm) . I was skeptical but i figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot. Re-cleaned my air filter went with the oil spray bottle instead and went easy on it. Cleaned my MAF with MAF cleaner. Threw it all back together. And BAM my car drove back to normal. ALSO..if you happen to drive a boosted car and experience a sudden lack of boost, take a look at your air filter before tearing other stuff apart.
A buddy of mine has K&N filters on his vintage motorcycle and he uses a high pressure air blow gun to clean them (K&N recommends NEVER use compressed air) - this is a BIG NO NO. It destroys the gauze fibers and there is nothing left but the wire cage! Yea, plenty of air flow, just zero filtering. Excellent video by the way - I'll show this to my students. Thanks, Bill Ross Maine Region 10 Technical High School - Outdoor Powersports Instructor
Something worth noting if you live in a colder clomate : ghe flexible rubber end which goes over the intake "pipe" is sensitive to temperature and can become very rigid when cold. I have had to use a heatgun to soften it up for removal , hot water was also helpful for reinstallation
Nicely presented,Thank you. Well done! Same kit as I have. I bought another Filter so I can simply Swap a Clean one for a Dirty one and then take my time cleaning the one I just took off and that way I’m never stranded without my Ride!
Air compressor dry, inside to out and spray. Nothing exploded or broke. Lol, thanks for sharing this video sir. Good stuff. Keep your breathers clean people.
@@homebuiltshop hey, quit question.... im trying to swap my 97 cluster to a 98-99 without the dummy lights...but do you know how to calibrate the miles into the replacement?
I've been doing the same as another guy here and buying new filters, but at a hundred bucks a pop I'd been meaning to clean mine this time instead. So thanks for the guide!
I’d also recommend getting a pre-filter. It’s sort of like a super thin sock that goes over the cone filter to keep really big things from getting trapped in the pleats like bugs and leafs.
This video was way better than the explanation from K&N themselves! Thank you so much for explaining things well. I have a 2019 ford flex that i bought the K&N kit for and ive had mine for about 6 months and it starting to look dirty so i figured i would start looking into cleaning it out in the next couple months.
Thanks so much ! This is very helpful as my eyes even with my glasses on can’t read the tiny instructions in the can and bottle. So that’s why I found this video ! Btw I had a great laugh 😂at the ‘drying’ segment. The ‘air guitar’ 🎸 was absolutely my favourite! @6:20 a good tip he made, check clamps, and do a visual inspection and go over everything with a screwdriver checking for tightness. I pressed my fan belts and air con belt and found a fair amount of flex, so I’m glad I took a couple of minutes to inspect other things like hoses (condition) while replacing air filter. Also oil, power steering and brake fluid levels and coolant level in the coolant reservoir. (Take reservoir containers cap off and look in side, as the plastic container can become stained and a false level can be given from only looking from the outside). Always take the radiator cap off (with cold engine) and check coolant level as an air bubble in the hose from reservoir to radiator can prevent coolant from topping up the radiator.
Let me add this: Make sure you look closely between the pleats. Washing alone will not remove trash deeply embedded between the pleats. I use visual inspection. Then I remove some debris with forceps and/or I will stand the cone up and rinse it carefully from top to bottom. If this damages your filter, you might want to buy a better filter!
Great video. I wish I had watched this years ago. I’ve found while waiting for the filter to dry that it was an opportune time to clean the mass air flow sensor as well as inspect and or clean the throttle body valve. Cleaning both with their respective sprays.
Thanks for the upload that was way easier than I thought it would be. I'd say best amount of times to clean them would be every 6 to 8 months just a guess
Thanks, The interval between cleaning does depend largely on the type of driving conditions you're in. I've cleaned them once a year, and sometimes a few times a year. I'd say your estimate is reasonable.
Yo bro I came here to make my second comment that I use ur video every 6-8month to clean my intake. I have a really heavy duty job so I forget the steps sometimes lol but yea I live in Philly it’s a congusted city so my intakes gotta stay clean on my Infiniti
I'm glad I found your video, I normally just buy another filter this the third filter. So I decided to clean them all that keeps me from buying a new one lol.
What else can you use besides the K&N spray? Also, I didn't expect to watch this video and laugh as much as I did while learning. Thank you so much for making my day! 😄
In the process of cleaning my filter now the video was super helpful and Ik my one like and subscribe dosnt help very much but hopefully it does something, god bless and thank you
If you have a dehumidifier, put it in a small bathroom or closet and set the rinsed filters near the vents. Depending on the dehumidifier and room size, this works pretty fast.
Should wait and let the oil seat/set before reinstalling or at least before you start your vehicle. I use two filters, one on the car and one cleaned and ready in a box waiting till the next filter change. When I take the old one off, I put the prepared one on immediately. If I wanted to drive my truck, I can at any time. This way after cleaning the dirty one, I have plenty of time to let it dry. Then I apply the oil and place it in a Ziplock gallon sized bag and place it in a box on the shelf. It sits there ready to go for the next change.
I left the cleaner soaking on the filter on a cold evening for abt an hour before I rinsed it. I don't think it dried on the filter an the filter looked normal compared to past cleanings but I was just curious what could happen if the cleaner dried on the filter an is there a way to tell if I did any damage to the filter.
Should one install a temporary paper filter to extend the process in time and not be pressed to get vehicle back on the road? Allow the water dry off a few days and then a few days of drying after oiling? Thank you for your help, sir.
Thats a great question. I've never had to replace one yet. I've been running the same filter for years. I suppose if it ever got to the point where it would not come mostly clean, or if the filter got damaged you may need to replace it, otherwise, I really don't have a good answer.
Mine lasted for 5 years them the cotton fibers started to disintegrate and left little bare spots with no filter just metal mesh. I threw it away and got another one.
Ya I like the spray is easier. I have an S&B oil filter for engine and K&N cabin air filter. I have to apply oil to the pleats and it's a huge filter. Cabin is easy just spray 3 times I'm good. My question is how do I know if I have enough oil on the filter or too much? If I get some on my hands when I touch it is that too much. It's a light blue color in my case.
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The wind mild. Made my filter fly across the yard into and landed on neighbors side lmao
LOL!
Lmao
Good thing it wasn't in my Windy city. It would've flown 5 doors down.
I was laughing so much at the techniques lol
Windmill will get cha every single time.
One of my favorite vehicle maintenance videos on RUclips. Great, easy to understand tutorial with humor and personality.
Used your air filter cleaner video again to clean the filter of my 02' Toyota Sequoia, Spring 2023! See you again this fall!
I would learn more, quicker if all RUclips videos were like this. Perfect thank you. 👍👍
Awesome. Thanks so much! I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you! I also recommend vacuuming the dirt before starting the procedure.
Thank you VERY MUCH for the really helpful video - I was NOT looking forward to this task. I took before and after photos, and 3rd after I oiled it. Looks great. Hope it works great too!
NOTE! Going to leave firing up my SUV for a while. I plan on removing the cover and seeing if I was too enthusiastic with the oil and will mop up any drippings before I go anywhere.
Posted by an "older lady" who is recently widowed, lives in the boondocks with no-one to ask for help! Wondering if my sorely missed Dearly Departed is perched on his cloud going "WAY TO GO WIFEY".
Thank you, Mr. WhoeverYouAre!
Yes, he is, ma'am. The first rule is do your best. The second is get it right, don't guess. That delay to see if the oil is really dry is just that and what is needed.
The very best to you.
Thank you so much for this video. I discovered my truck had a K&N filter and had no idea what to do with it. Your video was easy to understand and, after watching it a few times, I successfully cleaned and reinstalled my filter. Great job!!
Why are all videos on RUclips like this - straight forward, simple to follow - Thanks
I bought a second filter to always have a clean one for a quick swap and then I can take my time about cleaning the other and not worry about not having to wait for it to dry, etc. worth it.
I tried the windmill and ended up in jail because it flew and hit my neighbors son in the eye
lol 😂 pure gold! 🏆 hope you got bail!
Today was the first time I cleaned my K&N filter. I think i did a pretty good job, but i wish I had watched this video lol.
So...was just watching an informative video and probably would have moved on with my life. Then, I saw the windmill, and am now a subscriber. Good work!
Windmill for the win!
@@homebuiltshop windmill got me subscribed too! Good job and can't wait to look at your other content!
who knew you could make drying out an air filter so fun?
The air guitar one is priceless, thanks for the video
You made this so easy to follow along and entertaining haha.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent video and very thorough. I'll be re-oiling my motorcycle air filter for the first time and I've now got complete confidence!
Great vid very informative!
I'd like also like to add as you mentioned spray on the pleats and do not worry about getting it completely red the first time as the oil will wick itself into the small corners etc.
I made the mistake of over oiling my filter the very first time using the square bottle .
3k miles later, my car started revving higher than usual during acceleration almost as if my trans was slipping, popped my hood took a look and sure enough small amount of air filter oil puddling near my pcm, (my air filter sits on top of my pcm) .
I was skeptical but i figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot.
Re-cleaned my air filter went with the oil spray bottle instead and went easy on it.
Cleaned my MAF with MAF cleaner. Threw it all back together. And BAM my car drove back to normal.
ALSO..if you happen to drive a boosted car and experience a sudden lack of boost, take a look at your air filter before tearing other stuff apart.
I'm glad you got yours sorted out. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
good to know thanks for sharing
😂 I like the way you dry your filter. Thanks for your humor.
Thanks for watching!
A buddy of mine has K&N filters on his vintage motorcycle and he uses a high pressure air blow gun to clean them (K&N recommends NEVER use compressed air) - this is a BIG NO NO. It destroys the gauze fibers and there is nothing left but the wire cage! Yea, plenty of air flow, just zero filtering. Excellent video by the way - I'll show this to my students. Thanks, Bill Ross Maine Region 10 Technical High School - Outdoor Powersports Instructor
Awesome, Thanks Bill. I tip my hat to you and your students. We need more tech schools and teachers like you. Thank You.
Leaving it out in the direct sun light also shrinks the gauze fibers
I wish I would’ve watched this video before I did that
Something worth noting if you live in a colder clomate : ghe flexible rubber end which goes over the intake "pipe" is sensitive to temperature and can become very rigid when cold. I have had to use a heatgun to soften it up for removal , hot water was also helpful for reinstallation
Nicely presented,Thank you. Well done! Same kit as I have. I bought another Filter so I can simply Swap a Clean one for a Dirty one and then take my time cleaning the one I just took off and that way I’m never stranded without my Ride!
Thats a good idea.
Solid idea @2wildbengals
Tightened it to the leafblower and saved myself some dry time👌
Lol
Have fun people. Don’t let age take away from your inner child. I love the creativity
Yeah! Thanks and I hope you're having fun.
Air compressor dry, inside to out and spray. Nothing exploded or broke. Lol, thanks for sharing this video sir. Good stuff. Keep your breathers clean people.
Thnx Dude... needed a little refresher. Awesome vid!
Great video man this was so helpful! Thank you
Thanks for this upload... I've been hesitant about doing this eventhough, i have the cleaning kit. Will for sure do this tomorrow morning.
Thanks!!!
You got this! Its not hard.
@@homebuiltshop hey, quit question.... im trying to swap my 97 cluster to a 98-99 without the dummy lights...but do you know how to calibrate the miles into the replacement?
@zackariadelaserna8284 sorry, I don't know how to do that.
I've been doing the same as another guy here and buying new filters, but at a hundred bucks a pop I'd been meaning to clean mine this time instead. So thanks for the guide!
Oh yeah, Its way to expensive to keep buying them. Cleaning is way better. I'm glad it helped you out.
Saved to my build/maintenance playlist. Thank you man
No problem 👍
I tied mine to the back of my bike and rode around town.
It did the job.
That's a good one right there. Lol
I use a leaf blower and the side of my shed, on asphalt and let it run 10-15mins no throttle and that usually completely dries it out 100%
Great video my man! Just bought a motorcycle that has a k&n filter. I've never had one before so this was helpful.
Ill go with windmill and top techniques to dry it lol. Learning has occurred. Thank you, sir!
This video made me subscribe instantly. Love the attitude and very informative!
Awesome, thank you!
I’d also recommend getting a pre-filter. It’s sort of like a super thin sock that goes over the cone filter to keep really big things from getting trapped in the pleats like bugs and leafs.
Where can you get these?
4cnkh4 I got mine from amazon for 15 bucks. It works well.
@@acelakid94 Pantyhose? Lol
@@shaneluthy3041 Ha ha, I bet that’d work too 😂
Use wife's old nylon stockings, cheaper.
Great video, straight forward & clear instructions
This video was way better than the explanation from K&N themselves! Thank you so much for explaining things well. I have a 2019 ford flex that i bought the K&N kit for and ive had mine for about 6 months and it starting to look dirty so i figured i would start looking into cleaning it out in the next couple months.
Thank you. Thats the main reason I wanted to make the video. K&N explain it but I didn't feel its thorough enough.
You remind me of my little brother, and he is amazing! so... you are amazing! thanks for putting in some humor :D
Thank you! I appreciate that. You need to have a little fun.
Thanks so much ! This is very helpful as my eyes even with my glasses on can’t read the tiny instructions in the can and bottle.
So that’s why I found this video !
Btw I had a great laugh 😂at the ‘drying’ segment. The ‘air guitar’ 🎸 was absolutely my favourite!
@6:20 a good tip he made, check clamps, and do a visual inspection and go over everything with a screwdriver checking for tightness.
I pressed my fan belts and air con belt and found a fair amount of flex, so I’m glad I took a couple of minutes to inspect other things like hoses (condition) while replacing air filter. Also oil, power steering and brake fluid levels and coolant level in the coolant reservoir. (Take reservoir containers cap off and look in side, as the plastic container can become stained and a false level can be given from only looking from the outside).
Always take the radiator cap off (with cold engine) and check coolant level as an air bubble in the hose from reservoir to radiator can prevent coolant from topping up the radiator.
Brilliant video, quick, informative and fun. Well done!
Thanks. It was fun to make and I'm happy it was helpful.
Let me add this:
Make sure you look closely between the pleats. Washing alone will not remove trash deeply embedded between the pleats. I use visual inspection. Then I remove some debris with forceps and/or I will stand the cone up and rinse it carefully from top to bottom.
If this damages your filter, you might want to buy a better filter!
i saw that on mine and i'm considering ways to add a pre-filter
Thank you!! My nissan frontier and my Polaris scrambler appreciate you!!
Awesome!
Thanks have a K and N on my civic and never cleaned one on my previous vehicles. Always thought I had to replace the filter every time
Thank you this is very helpful. Going to do the process tomorrow.
Very helpful, thank you. I feel like you were pointing at me a lot and scolding me, but I will get over it.
Sorry to scold you. Lol.
@@homebuiltshop Just playin'. I bough that recharger kit and plan to follow your instructions this weekend. Thanks again.
Was a very easy video to follow and learn so thank you
Thank You!
Thus was a very impressive start to finish, helpful video. Thanks so much
Just saw your vid from 5 years ago, awesome how to!
Thanks! The old video is still 100% relevant too.
wonderfully detailed video, and I'll be sure to try out all the drying methods! Thanks!
Don't skip the windmill! LOL.
Great video. I wish I had watched this years ago. I’ve found while waiting for the filter to dry that it was an opportune time to clean the mass air flow sensor as well as inspect and or clean the throttle body valve. Cleaning both with their respective sprays.
You're right. It's a great time to inspect everything. I'll be doing this again this week. I better go practice my windmill. Lol.
@@homebuiltshop how about a video on how to inspect everything?
Very helpful video , thanks for the info 👍🏼
Thank You!
Thanks for the upload that was way easier than I thought it would be. I'd say best amount of times to clean them would be every 6 to 8 months just a guess
Thanks, The interval between cleaning does depend largely on the type of driving conditions you're in. I've cleaned them once a year, and sometimes a few times a year. I'd say your estimate is reasonable.
I live in Southern California on the AZ border only thing I have to worry about I'd the dust
Thanks for the instructions! (And the funny drying methods!)
Windmill for the win!
Excellent thank you. Ima use a leaf blower to blow it out but not too close to the hole.
The fact that it was a trailblazer SAME AS MINE 💯 PROPS
Thank you! I'm going to clean mine today!
Great!
It was very easy! Turned out great!
Yo bro I came here to make my second comment that I use ur video every 6-8month to clean my intake. I have a really heavy duty job so I forget the steps sometimes lol but yea I live in Philly it’s a congusted city so my intakes gotta stay clean on my Infiniti
Thank you so much I was doing everything wrong till I watch your video.
I'm glad I found your video, I normally just buy another filter this the third filter. So I decided to clean them all that keeps me from buying a new one lol.
lol. Don't buy another one.
at least you'll have a spare now when u clean ur other ones. 👍
@@joshuagarcia9726 yep
What else can you use besides the K&N spray?
Also, I didn't expect to watch this video and laugh as much as I did while learning. Thank you so much for making my day! 😄
You are welcome. I was trying to have a little fun with it. Lol. I don't know of any alternative oils. I try to always use the K&N Oil.
Simple green to clean. WD 40 to oil. Oil Lightly!
The windmill got me lol
Lol, Just having a little fun.
Thanks so much bro👌💯I subscribed and liked you were straight to the point🙂
Right on. Thank you, and welcome to the channel.
that windmill go crazy
Great video man simple explanatory and to the point
Ur chiefs took an L
Excellent video! Thanks!
Glad it helped!
In the process of cleaning my filter now the video was super helpful and Ik my one like and subscribe dosnt help very much but hopefully it does something, god bless and thank you
Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.
Dude did a good job explaining everything on point ! Subscribe and a like
Awesome. Thanks so much and welcome to the channel.
Awesome educational video, thank you sir!😁
Thank you mine didn’t really need it had it for 3 months now but rather do it now then forgetting about it
All I could think is what was going thru the minds of anyone driving by while you were shaking off the excess water 😂
Very informative video. Well worth watching. Thank you.
Thank You!
Thanks for the video bud. U got a new subscriber
Awesome! Thanks so much and welcome to the channel.
Interesting. Great job. It helped me!
Glad it helped! Thanks for stopping by.
what about using a leaf bower on low setting to help with cleaning and drying the filter from the inside out, then oil it up?
It might work, but I personally wouldn't try it. Id hate to somehow damage the filter.
If you have a dehumidifier, put it in a small bathroom or closet and set the rinsed filters near the vents. Depending on the dehumidifier and room size, this works pretty fast.
How long does it usually take with that?
Throw it in the oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Dry as a bone
When should i clean my cone filter? Just put mine today. Thank you.
Thank you sir! Great job.
This video was very helpful, keep up the good work. Git ur done
Awesome, thank you!
I was able to spin my filter up in the air and fling all the water out of it. Flew all over me but worked really good haha
Awesome. I've tried that before and got soaked as well. Lol.
Should wait and let the oil seat/set before reinstalling or at least before you start your vehicle. I use two filters, one on the car and one cleaned and ready in a box waiting till the next filter change. When I take the old one off, I put the prepared one on immediately. If I wanted to drive my truck, I can at any time. This way after cleaning the dirty one, I have plenty of time to let it dry. Then I apply the oil and place it in a Ziplock gallon sized bag and place it in a box on the shelf. It sits there ready to go for the next change.
Oh - how the wealthy live!
@@michaelmlewis its only $45 dude!
@@michaelmlewis😂37$😅
I left the cleaner soaking on the filter on a cold evening for abt an hour before I rinsed it. I don't think it dried on the filter an the filter looked normal compared to past cleanings but I was just curious what could happen if the cleaner dried on the filter an is there a way to tell if I did any damage to the filter.
I doubt it damaged the filter, it just may be harder to rinse out. You may have to re spray/rinse a 2nd time. You should be fine.
Good stuff! Thanks for the knowledge 👍
When you put the oil on how long do you wait to put it back on and drive the vehicle ? Thx
After oiling it, you can put it right back on. I try to wait at least an hour or so before starting it up to give the oil time to thoroughly soak in.
I recharge my K&N air filter on my atv when I change my oil and I use a K&N oil filter my ATV runs great.
Can I Use this kit on other name brand filters..?
Its possible that it would work, however, I would use whatever the manufacturer of your filter recommends.
@@homebuiltshop thx
Thank you for making this video.
I suggest the Windmill, works best for me
hey jeff whats up.... came by to say hello and watch your video... pretty cool... i gave it a thumbs up.
Thanks brother!
Should one install a temporary paper filter to extend the process in time and not be pressed to get vehicle back on the road? Allow the water dry off a few days and then a few days of drying after oiling?
Thank you for your help, sir.
Installing the filter and idling your car a few minutes speeds up the drying process. :)
Great video mate.
Glad you enjoyed it
How do you let it get that bad? Preventative maintenance works wonders.
Like your shaking techniques!
I had to mix it up a bit, and have some fun with it. Lol.
can you use a blow dryer or a heat gun to dry filter after cleaning?
Good job on the video man thanks
Thanks for the video buddy. Helped a lot
awesome video one question tho with K&N filters how many times can you clean the filter before you need to replace it
Thats a great question. I've never had to replace one yet. I've been running the same filter for years. I suppose if it ever got to the point where it would not come mostly clean, or if the filter got damaged you may need to replace it, otherwise, I really don't have a good answer.
Mine lasted for 5 years them the cotton fibers started to disintegrate and left little bare spots with no filter just metal mesh. I threw it away and got another one.
Great simple video- thanks!
What if oil is not applied 🤔 is the oil needed ? By putting oil won’t it the dirt n stuff make it clogged quicker ?
For this style of filter, the oil is absolutely needed. Its part of how the filter traps tiny dirt particles.
Ya I like the spray is easier. I have an S&B oil filter for engine and K&N cabin air filter. I have to apply oil to the pleats and it's a huge filter. Cabin is easy just spray 3 times I'm good. My question is how do I know if I have enough oil on the filter or too much? If I get some on my hands when I touch it is that too much. It's a light blue color in my case.
How many miles it typically take for it to get that dirty? Time wise/millage?