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Cleaning Injen air Filter

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Cleaning Injen air Filter

Can I use regular mild detergent on my air filter? Once it is washed what oil do i use on it? I really dont want to buy the Injen cleaning kit, seems like there are other ways to clean it.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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Most auto part stores sell the K&N kits (cleaner + oil).
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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The Injen piping kit I have came with an Amsoil filter. I talked to an Amsoil dealer who said they don't need to be oiled like K&N filters. Maybe just some low pressure air blowing from the inside -> out.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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The old injen one does need to be oiled. So unless you have the oil and no more cleaning solution...I used dishwashing detergent.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Cool thanks...I have been getting a P0171 code and want to clean everything out...I think the dirt and oil on my MAF might be causing it.
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