CAI: Cold Air Inductions brand when to clean

[BBQdDude]

So I am new to CAI. I am running the Cold Air Inductions brand cone filter. How often does a filter need cleaned or is it based on mile of use?

[jeffro]

3 years/50k miles

 

How do I clean or recharge my CAI Inc. High Performance Oiled Air Filter?

**Before starting ensure to use the proper safety precautions such as gloves and safety glasses. ONLY A CAI INC. BRAND RECHARGE KIT SHOULD BE USED ON CAI INC. OILED FILTERS**

Step 1. Remove - Remove the filter from your vehicle and ensure that no dirt or other debris enters the intake tube while the filter is off.

Step 2. Pre-Clean - Using your hand and/or compressed air (no more than 100 psi using a standard air nozzle) remove the larger visible debris from the outside of the filter. When using compressed air keep the nozzle at least 6” from the filter media.

Step 3. Clean - Spray the outside of the filter with the supplied CAI Inc. cleaning solution until the entire outer filter media is evenly saturated. Allow the filter to rest so the solution can soak in for 15 minutes.

Step 4. Rinse - Rinse the Filter with warm water by running the water from the clean side of the filter thru to the dirty side of the filter, so that the water can flush the dirt out and off of the filter.

Step 5. Dry - Allow the filter to air dry naturally. (DO NOT use heat sources in attempt to dry the filter faster as this may damage the filter media fibers and/or shrink them.)

Step 6. Oil – Once dry, apply the supplied CAI Inc. oil solution to the outside of the filter media using 1 spray for every 2 square inches of filter media. DO NOT OVER OIL

Step 7. Dry – Allow oiled filter to dry for 30 minutes so that oil can soak into and “recharge” the filter media. You should be able to handle the filter without the oil coming off on your hands, once this is the case your filter is ready to be reinstalled.

Step 8. Reinstall – Properly reinstall your recharged filter and make sure all connections are tight.

[BBQdDude]

Thanks man. I had the steps down just didn't know the "when". Appreciate it.

[iwashmycar]

Also not a bad idea to get some MAF cleaner and clean the MAF sensor. Oiled filters can leave residue on it... too much and you'll get poorer gas mileage, codes, or even studdering. Usually depends on how finicky the vehicle is though

[BBQdDude]

Thanks for the heads up Adam, will do.

[TTQ B4U]

50k miles? WOW. I alternate filters putting on a new one, cleaning the old and the swap between the two on my cars every 15k miles and it's quite dirty when doing so. I've never gone more than that on any of my cars. Who knows.....I just prefer a clean filter.

[ImUrOBGYN]

50k seems like far too long though it obviously ultimately depends on your driving conditions, etc. If it looks dirty, clean it. Just do it right and if it is an oil filter, DO NOT OVER OIL. You can always add more if you need to. This is why the oil filters get bad names. People not reoiling properly.