K&N Cleaning Solution?

[John Larkin]

What can I clean my K&N with? I have the K&N oil, just no cleaner.

 

[tim87tr]

I bought a kit K&N sells at a parts store. It has the cleaner with it. It is on their website:
http://www.knfilters.com/clningacc.htm

 

[MeanBuicks]

Hey John,

I have, in the past, used Castrol Super Clean to wash my K&N. It cuts the old oil and removes dirt. I didn't see any problems in using it.

 

[John Larkin]

Thanks! ***EDIT*** Found out what worked well. Soaked it with Greased Lightning (GL) spray cleaner, let it soak for several minutes, sprayed it/rinsed it the with hottest water I could, then reapplied GL, lightly scrubbed with a small scrub brush to clean out the pleats, reapplied GL, etc. Going through that process about 3 times and letting the filter dry overnight resulted in a nice white filter. Re-oiled and am letting it dry all day prior to reinstall. I wouldn't recommend using any sort of petroleum product (varasol, carb cleaner, etc.) due to the cotton makeup of the filter. Water-based cleaners are the safest and plenty effective.

 

[Gn-Krazzie]

What about varsol ??? I need to clean mine too , its been awhile

 

[Ray R]

Hi John, I have used simple green for about 2 years. Its fairly gentle but really cuts the oil.