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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Question about the Apexi Intake
I have an 03 Evo with the Apexi Intake and I was just wondering how can I clean it?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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soap and water
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So I can clean it with soap and water and just let it air dry for a few hours?
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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yes, that will be just fine

or soak it in water and simple green would work also
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Thanks alot for the input.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Dont forget to oil it before you put it back on..
i just usally get like the k&n filter oil and put a nice even coat on it, and let it sit for a few hours.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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You put OIL on your Apexi filter? Isn't it supposed to be a DRY filter??!!!

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Dont forget to oil it before you put it back on..
i just usally get like the k&n filter oil and put a nice even coat on it, and let it sit for a few hours.
Rob
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From what i can tell, it is not a dry filter. mine is identical to a K&N..
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From what i can tell, it is not a dry filter. mine is identical to a K&N..
I have the APEXI and it IS a dry filter type.



Do not oil it.
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Ok looks like i learn something new every day.
thanks
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I would just go with the soap and water.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Are you sure you got an Apexi filter? Yours could be a K&N!

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From what i can tell, it is not a dry filter. mine is identical to a K&N..
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