Is there a way of safely cleaning the green mushroom foam filter on my HKS induction kit, or is it a throw away and replace jobbie??

I have driven 5K miles since fitting it and it seems quite dirty. I think the replacement element is £18 + VAT.

Gethin
MY96 WRX

 

It should surely last longer than 5k miles before a clean?
My K&N requires cleaning approx every 30-40k miles!!!!!
Yours may look dirty, but apparently this 'aids' the filtering process, or so my leaflet says! Mine's cotton though, so foam may be different.

Stef.

[This message has been edited by Stephan (edited 15-11-1999).]

 

Hi...

You arent meant to clean them... they are disposable....

HKS filters get dirty faster than any other filter I know!!!

You could try warm soapy water.. they have plenty of oil in them... if you are concerned you could try oil filter cleaner..and try re-oiling...but I wouldnt suggest it....

Dont worry if it doesnt seem to fit after washing it... it kinda shrinks back into the mesh.

J.

ps - Watch out for the mesh.. the edges are bloody sharp