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Old Sep 24, 2002
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Do I clean or replace AEM CAI filter?

Am I supposed to clean my AEM CAI intake filter with the k and n kit or just replace the filte every so often?

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They make a recharge kit for the filter...
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Exactly...K & N makes a great recharger kit and if I am not mistaken, its pretty affordable too....buy that and follow the instructions and you will be in business...


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the aem filter is basically a k&n with aem on the side
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yes k&n filter charger kit about $10,at auto zone
Old Sep 25, 2002
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Oh and for a CAI AEM says clean it every 15,000 but mine was dirty as sh** after 9k.
Old Sep 25, 2002
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Just clean it...should have a long life...prolly longer than your car!
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Hadn't cleaned my filter in about 25000 miles hahahhahah. its all good
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Damn I guess I need to get mine cleaned cus its dirty as sh !t.
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According to the recharger directions, some dirt build up is actually good for the filter. Haven't cleaned mine yet....almost 10,000 miles on it and still runs just like new.

How to Clean your K&N Air Filter
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Old Sep 28, 2002
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[hr]Originally posted by: Conan
According to the recharger directions, some dirt build up is actually good for the filter. Haven't cleaned mine yet....almost 10,000 miles on it and still runs just like new.

How to Clean your K&N Air Filter
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oops! i clean mine every 3000 miles
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I just cleaned mine today, boy was it extremely dirty and yes buy the K&N recharge filter cleaner works wonders. Took me some time to pull out the filter but definately after you put it back the car flies. Good luck,
 
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