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Corse1
22nd September 2010, 09:52
Ok tried the search but nothing came up. What type of air filter oil does everyone use for there K&N DNA etc filter. Not sure I want to fork out for the genuine DNA oil.

Also need a brand of cleaner as well.

Cheers

cs363
22nd September 2010, 11:15
I just use the K&N kit (cleaner & oil) that you can get from Repco. I've got two vehicles with K&N's and one with Ducati Performance filter all of the same type. The kits last for ages and I don't recall them being outrageously expensive (about $40 or so from memory). The K&N part number is 99-5000.

Owl
22nd September 2010, 18:11
As cs363 suggests.

Kit last ages and is designed for cotton gauze filters.

Corse1
22nd September 2010, 19:46
As cs363 suggests.

Kit last ages and is designed for cotton gauze filters.

Cheers guys its off to repco I go then. How often would you clean and oil them on a road bike?

Owl
22nd September 2010, 20:17
I use to do it about 10,000km which is probably overkill. I think recommended is 20,000km or something like that.

Motu
22nd September 2010, 21:07
K&N recommend 50,000 MILES.Most people either don't oil them,or wash them too frequently.A K&N filter has to be absolutely filthy,with a thick layer of dirt to give any filtration....otherwise they are only as good as panty hose crutch.You can wash them with any water based cleaner,but the cleaner kit is probably the way to go.