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Jul 20, 2004 | 11:05 PM

etxxz

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Fast Tip Needed

Cleaning a Cone filter...i dont have a kit and i know i should buy one but right now i'm in an unknown place to me and i just drove thru nasty **** and my cone is pitch dark...so, would warm water and soap work? Can i spray the insides with a hose like i do to clean my house's air filters?

i need fast...i'm driving tomorow and i dont want my engine sucking up south florida mud & mosquito

Jul 21, 2004 | 07:23 AM

scalbert

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Do not clean it with soap and water. You will remove the oils and damage the filter. Just let it be until you can get an actual kit.

Jul 21, 2004 | 07:28 AM

fuzzy02CLS

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Yes, The oil is what makes the filter work. You remove that your screwed.

Jul 21, 2004 | 07:30 AM

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As a temporary fix, you can clean it with a mild soap and water solution. But, if you can't re-oil the filter - don't bother. You'll do more harm than good. Get the cleaning kit ASAP!