My 2.6L had a K&N air filter when I picked up 3 years ago. I havent been able to source the cleaning kit and after using if for a while I replaced it with the ordinary ones at the dealers. Question is how can I clean it since I can not get the right stuff or should I just toss it to the bin? No one seems to know about these filters here in Kampala, Uganda.

 

A new one should only be about $40 USD. The bottle of cleaning solution (available on-line I'm sure) is about $10 USD and the oil is probably another $10. Because I'm cheap I'd buy the cleaning solution and oil, but I don't know how easy it would be to get these shipped to where you are. It may negate any cost savings oer buying a new one.

 

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buy a new one. Its just easier. Im getting another one next week or so.

 

Guess Will just have to find a way of getting new ones. Like I said they are unheard of here in Uganda. Thanks

 

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try the above. it's rediculous to think that on this planet, the only solvent for
a K&N can only be found in the secret sauce concocted by K&N company.
basically, you're looking for a degreaser which will not leave a residue. some
folks have used kerosene but as you read, it will leave enough to cause a
problem.

you should NOT have to buy a new filter to replace a dirty K&N filter. you should
NOT have to buy K&N super secret solution to clean your filter.

just be mindful of anything which might compromise the structural integrity of
the filter or degrate the filtering device/media.