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Old 27 October 2005, 07:19 PM
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Hi, I've done a search on here and found that you can clean the filter in soapy water but that you have to oil it.

What oil do I need? And is it really needed?

Also, because it's particularly dirty it's running a bit rich. Should I reset the ECU when it's clean?

Thanks,
Mark.
Old 27 October 2005, 07:46 PM
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What type is it?
If its a K&N or Green cotton air filter then dedicated cleaning kits can be bought, these containing solvent to remove/clean the element and proper oil to recoat them.

If its a standard paper filter, chuck it away.
Old 28 October 2005, 12:10 PM
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As Richie says,
The std filter aint worth cleaning out
If it is K&N etc the cleaning kits are only £9.99

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Can't remember what make it is but it is green and kinda spongy.

Where can I get a cleaning kit from? Halfords?
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I don't think you can do much with the green sponge filter other than wash it in soapy water and it is not the type that you re-oil if it is similar to the green sponge I have come across in the past.
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