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Old 15 February 2012, 08:50 PM
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Hi I have a K&N style induction kit fitted which is pretty dirty and needs a good clean.

I know that the filter needs to be oiled with specific oil after cleaning but i dont have any. Is there any oil i can use as a substitute?

I have read that gearbox or light weight engine oil will do the trick? As long as not too much is applied.

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How are you going to apply gearbox oil to the filter?!

Just buy the service kit, only about a tenner and comes with proper spray oil. Not really worth risking anything else IMO.
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How are you going to apply gearbox oil to the filter?!

Just buy the service kit, only about a tenner and comes with proper spray oil. Not really worth risking anything else IMO.
Ditto
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was just going to put a small amount on a cloth and dap it on.

I know that too much can foul up the maf but was only going to put a small amount on.

I have read on other forums that this can be used as a substitute for the proper oil.
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