Creaminz

Could anybody give me some idea of HOW to Clean the Injen CAI filter?
Do I have to take them off to wash it or can I wash it without taking them off?
I looked at Injen.com if they have any explanation about cleaning the filter but I
couldn't find anything about cleaning. I had Intake about 7,000 miles, and I heard I need to clean it every 9,000 miles?

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Try the K&N method. It should be the same technique. Also read the FAQ for more info on cleaning.

Creaminz

I noticed on their wabsite, it says clean filter every 30,000~50,000 miles how about Injens? And it looks like I do have to take filter out of the car and clean it right?
I don't how I am going to do that, do you think Acura dealership will help me clean my CAI filter during my 30,000 service? or where can I take it to get it cleaned?

biker

I doubt the dealer would even touch it. I would clean it a lot more often than 30-50K miles.

sauceman

For best preformance, you shouldn't exceed 10,000 miles between cleanings. Go buy yourself a K&N filter cleaning kit, and like Jtso, follow the instructions on the kit to do the cleaning. It's a no-brainer, anyone could do it.

AZTSX

ya its really easy its time consuming tho since you have to allow it to dry naturally i clean my air filter every 6-8 thousand miles ya but really easy rinse it, use cleaner, let it dry( long part) then oil it and make sure every part of it is red and reinstall wahlah easy stuff

Creaminz

I need to lift my car up...take off front wheel...remove this remove that...to get the filter out right?
Oh well...I should give it a try. Thanks guys!

JTso

iTrader: (2)

You can increase the cleaning interval by installing a drycharger. It keeps the dirt out and rinsing the drycharger is much easier.

ClutchPerformer

My friend keeps asking me about that. What is a drycharger and what is its function?

Dan Martin

It's like a prefilter for the filter. It also stops small splashes from reaching the filter element.

I assume that it also restricts airflow somewhat but I haven't seen any dynos to back that up.

slobeatz

oooo....I should probably get that for the winter

Dan Martin

Just convert to SRI for the winter.

ClutchPerformer

Why do you say that? Is snow a problem?

Dan Martin

I think it would get pretty dirty with all the sand they use on the roads.

Deelover

Use a drycharger. I have a drycharger on my CAI and you can take that off in seconds and clean it. I can change my drycharger without taking the wheel off. Just peeling the wheel well cover back enough to get your arm in there. Its held on by elastic bands. The drycharger will stop any road sand. It is a very fine material like a thin light gortex.