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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Apexi intake filters...cleaning?

Are these cleanable with kerosene like a k&n or do I need new ones.
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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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You just need to get news. They are not reusable.
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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by Crash
You just need to get news. They are not reusable.
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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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take them out and blow them with compressed air from the inside...
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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Just trying to help and type as few words *** possible could have told you to put the kerosine on them and stick them back on the car in a few minutes you would have had an FD Flambuex. Give an answer and be call names at least I did tell you to search.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 12:08 PM
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I bought mine at Rotary Performance, and they gave me a K&N Filter Cleaning Kit with it. The kit has the spray on solution, and the filter oil. I've cleaned and oiled mine twice with no problems.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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They are a dry filter element and not to be oiled. If you want you can reach Apexi at 714-685-5700
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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While it is true that they do not need to be oiled, the K&N cleaning fluid (available at most auto parts stores) works great for getting them clean. After rinsing them out, you can just let them airdry.

I have oiled mine in the past and noticed no difference, the oil just makes the filters sticky to dirt.

DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY unless you want to spend 60-80 apiece for new ones.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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thanks
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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thanks
No experience with them since I'm a firm believer in intakes don't matter BUT...

...all the sr20det guys run apexi intakes and they just use the K&N kit to clean them
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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the Blitz ones are metal......that's why i spent the extra money....easy to clean!
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