[5speed_Frontier]

Hey guys I custom made my own CAI for my 4 banger a while ago and you can see it in the pic below. My question is, how often does the filter on a CAI like this need to be cleaned? I think I have about 6,000 miles on it right now and have never cleaned it. Also, this filter is an AEM Dryflow and you can't oil it. AEM makes a kit of solution to clean the dryflow filter, but I dont think its necessary to clean the little filter on my getto intake. It seems you put the solution in a bucket of water and dip the filter in the bucket and shake it around. Then I'm sure you have to let it dry out a while. Im just wondering if there is some other solution anyone else has used.

 

[colin123]

i know some people just vacuum them off, it probably doesn't get everything off but i'm sure it works. not sure how you are about cleaning filters or when you do it but i'd probably just vac it one oil change and use their cleaning solution on it the next oil change then repeat the cycle (i clean my filter every oil change)

 

[ELBLUECREW]

I would personally just get the solution, it can't be that expensive. It's better than running the risk of damaging the filter and having to buy another one with some other mix. I know with the K&N the filtercharger kit with the cleaner and oil is about $12 and you do it once a year.

 

[NCFronty]

I just rinse mine with soap and water and kind of hand wash then dry. But rinse from the inside out. Meaning if you use a sprayer etc. spray from the inside so the dirt goes out instead of into the filter.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

yah i dont mind paying for the solution, but I just can't find it anywhere conveniently.

If you do use that solution they show directions of not spraying anything, but actually dipping the filter in a bucket of water. Im thinking of using some other cleaner or something to make a mild solution of water to soak it in.

 

[Jnegri2]

yah i dont mind paying for the solution, but I just can't find it anywhere conveniently.

If you do use that solution they show directions of not spraying anything, but actually dipping the filter in a bucket of water. Im thinking of using some other cleaner or something to make a mild solution of water to soak it in.

autozone has it for $12, cleaner solution and oil. got myself one last week. Made by K&N.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

autozone has it for $12, cleaner solution and oil. got myself one last week. Made by K&N.

Yah I've seen that but didnt think it would work for this filter since its a dry flow filter and you cant oil it. Ive read some more of people just using a mild detergent and even on AEMs site they suggest simple green as an alternative. So I might just try a very diluted solution of simple green and water and let it soak for a bit.

 

[Jnegri2]

the simple green should work, its like magic.

 

[OzarkMozart]

I just ordered the AEM DRY FLOW filter cleaning solution, part # 21-110 of AEMIntakes.com for $10. Can't beat that. Free shipping.
First time I've cleaned the thing.

 

[dubie2003]

For my Amsoil, I have just vacuumed the filter and then ran it under water in the sink for a bit. Never using high pressure and always giving it plenty of time to dry afterwards. If the water isn't enough by itself, then I would make a solution of simple green in a bucket and let it soak for a little bit. Then do the sink again and then dry.

 

[hollywoodstylin]

I just ordered the AEM DRY FLOW filter cleaning solution, part # 21-110 of AEMIntakes.com for $10. Can't beat that. Free shipping.
First time I've cleaned the thing.

It's also available here on amazon.com for $10.31.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

i used the simple green today with the same directions that aem gives for the solution using a bucket of water. it worked great and the filter is just drying still

 

[jmo1]

Cold air intakes add horsepower to the cars they are installed on by increasing the amount of air delivered to the engine intake. This increases the combustion and fuel economy of the car as well as the gas that is in the chamber is more completely ignited. However, due to the increased air flow through the filter, there is a larger amount of dust and grime that builds up on the filter as well. This necessitates thorough cleanings at every oil change. Cleaning your cold air intake filter is easy and can be done in a matter of minutes.

Step 1
Use the screwdriver to loosen and remove the air filter mounting band. Pull the air filter free from the intake.

Step 2
Mix a solution of a few drops of dish detergent with a gallon of water and soak the air filter in it for 15 minutes. Pull the filter out, dump the solution and shake the filter dry. Mix up another batch of cleaning solution and soak the filter for another 15 minutes.

Step 3
Pull the filter out of the solution, shake dry, and then lightly spray the entire filter with the oil. This guards against corrosion and aids in dirt entrapment.

Step 4
Allow the filter to dry completely and then remount on the intake using the screwdriver.



Read more: How to Clean a Cold Air Intake Filter | eHow.com How to Clean a Cold Air Intake Filter | eHow.com

Cold air intakes add horsepower to the cars they are installed on by increasing the amount of air delivered to the engine intake. This increases the combustion and fuel economy of the car as well as the gas that is in the chamber is more completely ignited. However, due to the increased air flow through the filter, there is a larger amount of dust and grime that builds up on the filter as well. This necessitates thorough cleanings at every oil change. Cleaning your cold air intake filter is easy and can be done in a matter of minutes.

Step 1
Use the screwdriver to loosen and remove the air filter mounting band. Pull the air filter free from the intake.

Step 2
Mix a solution of a few drops of dish detergent with a gallon of water and soak the air filter in it for 15 minutes. Pull the filter out, dump the solution and shake the filter dry. Mix up another batch of cleaning solution and soak the filter for another 15 minutes.

Step 3
Pull the filter out of the solution, shake dry, and then lightly spray the entire filter with the oil. This guards against corrosion and aids in dirt entrapment.

Step 4
Allow the filter to dry completely and then remount on the intake using the screwdriver.