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Title: Cleaning an air filter?
Post by: N13SCB on August 01, 2013, 04:12:18 pm

I'm just about to dismantle my itg maxogen induction kit to give my engine bay a clean but I wasn't sure what you can and can't use on the foam filter?

Could anyone help me? Thanks

Title: Re: Cleaning an air filter?
Post by: OSB on August 01, 2013, 04:39:03 pm

Most companies seem to recommend their own cleaners - which seem to be APCs.
I've used washing up liquid on various cars and machines (foam filters) in the past. Works fine.
Reoiling again tends to be a small amount of engine oil carefully squeezed out. K and N filter oil also works fine.
There is a theory that too much oil on a filter can damage MAFs so be careful.

Title: Re: Cleaning an air filter?
Post by: Bignod00 on August 01, 2013, 05:28:17 pm

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/air-filter-cleaning-servicing/itg-air-filter-cleaning-kit

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Title: Re: Cleaning an air filter?
Post by: N13SCB on August 01, 2013, 05:57:31 pm

Thanks  :happy2:

Title: Re: Cleaning an air filter?
Post by: Bignod00 on August 01, 2013, 08:25:33 pm

Quote from: N13SCB on August 01, 2013, 05:57:31 pm

Thanks  :happy2:

No problem matey!! :pomppomp: