I know that the K+N Filters can be cleaned but can the HKS Mushroom ones also be cleaned? If they can be cleaned what should I use and can I do it without removing it from the car?

cheers ian

How do' Ian:) The HKS filters are well easy to clean, the little logo in the centre of the mesh is a screw, just unscrew it and take off the black mesh cover and pull out the green foam. I just cleaned it with fairy, but make sure it's dry before you put it back, use a hairdryer or something. Doesn't need any oil etc as it's a dry filter.
Hope this helps:)

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Craft that is just what I wanted to hear :)

cheers ian

u just bought a new one - only 15pound or so.

Sounds very odd advice there. HKS is oil impregnated, and they are designed to be replaced every 15k miles or so. As posted above, only £15 or so.
C

OK guys I will confirm this with a HKS stockist to make sure.

cheers ian

Ian,

it's gonna be difficult to confirm with a HKS stockist as they'll tell you cannot clean it even if you could!

BTW - I've always got replacements for mine every 6 months or so which is usually circa 4000 miles as it is usually very dirty by then.

Mo, if the stockist sells HKS air filter cleaning/recharging oil, then I think it would be hard for them to say you can't clean them ;)
Saying that maybe I should just check the HKS website, or stop being so tight and spend the £15 on a new element.

ian

Edited to add this bit below.

"As with all HKS filter elements, TRF elements are disposable and should not be cleaned or reused"

What was it that someone :rolleyes: said about them being a dry filter

"The HKS Super Mega flow element is a 2-layer, dual density, wet-type polyurethane filter that uses an impregnated viscid fluid to attract and stop damaging dirt particles from entering your engine. This bonded fluid allows use of a larger pore design for maximum airflow without sacrificing filtration"

Thanks for the advice guys, now I just need to find a local stockist.

[Edited by ian/555 - 7/17/2002 6:36:48 PM]

I'm just away to service my car and was going to clean the element in petrol. Now if I clean it and leave to dry, is there oil i can buy?

get a new one as they are very cheap £15-£20


garry

Can someone please tell me a good site to get a replacement filter. I had no idea they would be so cheap and have been cleaning mine in petrol followed by a spray of K@N air filter oil.
Thanx in advance. XXX

try graham goode on

Graham Goode

[Edited by P20SPD - 7/25/2002 10:56:51 AM]
edit to get it right

[Edited by P20SPD - 7/25/2002 10:58:37 AM]

GGR are selling the replacement filter element for £28.50 plus VAT plus postage. So you'll end up paying around £40 for a new one......F@ck that, some petrol will do nicely

try TDI Developments to see if these are any cheaper.

just a word of warning, i had mine on for 18 months without cleaning it, decided to clean it with filter cleaning spray, allowed 24 hours to dry etc etc, replace and maf went 3 days later.

coincidence maybe, i dont think so imho.

Well ta for the replies, not to sure what you mean when you say maf but when i have cleaned it in petrol in the past it has been spot on but after doing so a number of times i thought id get a new one knowing the price of them. Can anyone tell me about the maf?

MAF - I think stands for Mass Air Flowmeter which is controlling the inlet air the the engine. Pretty much an important piece of gadgetry for any fuel injected car.

Triple X,

take your inlet tract to bits and have a look to see if you have any deposits within. This would indicate if the 'cleaned' filter element is still upto the job.

Will do just that, cheers 4 the advice. :)