Cleaning the aem cAi filter..

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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Cleaning the aem cAi filter..

To clean the cone do i use a vacumm or rinse in water? How do you clean it?

Its time to clean my aem CAI....and i will take it to the dealer to get an oil change.. so i will ask them to clean it... I dont think i need to replace it right?

any help..thanks..
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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Use a K&N filter cleaning kit.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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where can i get that?

should i ask the mechanic at the acura dealer to do it?

I am getting a full service oil change today so i might ask them to clean it good idea?
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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DIY !
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Since you have to remove the bumper to get to the cai wont they charge you labor for that?
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Dont let teh dealer bend you over for something thats Very Easy.

Go to a Auto Parts store and get a K&N filter cleaning kit. Its a spray you spray on and let soak in, then you wash it clean. after its dry you reoil (also comes in the kit)
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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The cleaning kit costs like 10 dollars and you can get about 4-5 uses out of it.

You don't have to take off the bumper to get to the filter. Jack up the car, and take off the plastic screws on the bottom in front of the driver side front wheel. Flip it over and you will see the filter directly above it. Use a socket wrench or a screw driver to loosen the clamp and the filter comes right off the pipe.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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sounds easy.. i guess i will do that.....

shit forget the dealer..
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Dont let teh dealer bend you over for something thats Very Easy.

Go to a Auto Parts store and get a K&N filter cleaning kit. Its a spray you spray on and let soak in, then you wash it clean. after its dry you reoil (also comes in the kit)
any K&N filter cleaning kit will do right???
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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yes, they are all the same
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpinTL02
any K&N filter cleaning kit will do right???
They only have 1 type that i know of
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
They only have 1 type that i know of
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