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Did anyone ever try cleaning their stock air filter with K&N recharge kit?

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Old Aug 2, 2002
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Did anyone ever try cleaning their stock air filter with K&N recharge kit?

Did anyone ever try cleaning their stock air filter with K&N recharge kit?

Just an idea... what happens?? Maybe it won't work since the stock filter is paper..
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No.

A stock air filter will first not be able to be washed. It will blow up and become useless. Adding the oil to it will clog it and smoke your motor.

Buy a K and N or another air cleaner.
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oh...interesting, i didnt know that. Well i was just curious. My Injen CAI should be here soon anyway.
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Yeah it is paper and it will not work.
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