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Old 01-06-2003, 10:05 AM
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K&N Panel Filter - Re-oil BOTH sides? -Or just the Bottom?

What are your opinions on this? The K&N directions don't say.

I'm concerned about over-oiling & causing problems with my MAF sensor, which is why I'm leaning toward Re-Oiling just the bottom (upstream) side of the panel.

When you Re-oil a cone Pop-charger filter, you only spray the outside, right? Should be the same idea for the panel, no?


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Old 01-06-2003, 10:23 AM
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I just oil the outside on my CAI. If you have time, I would oil it up and let it sit overnight on paper towels.
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Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
I just oil the outside on my CAI. If you have time, I would oil it up and let it sit overnight on paper towels.
Thanks. I'm not going to be able to let it sit overnight, but will shoot for a couple hours. K&N recommends allowing it to air-dry 20 mins., before element is re-installed.
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Originally posted by KWheelzSB


Thanks. I'm not going to be able to let it sit overnight, but will shoot for a couple hours. K&N recommends allowing it to air-dry 20 mins., before element is re-installed.
You just do the outside on the panel filters as well. Also, just use a LIGHT coat...
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Old 01-06-2003, 03:16 PM
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Well there really is no inside or outside if you look at the way the cotton mesh just follows the ridges on the metal cone. So I would spray on the outside - a light coat of oil, just enough to it will be red. Let is sit and soak for a little bit and let the excess oil drain off before reinstalling.
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Just one side as everyone said. AND use a light coat. If there is oil draining off the filter, you REALLY overoiled the filter. To spray on the oil, spray as if using a spray can. Spray ONE light coat. Wait for 10 min and then spritz on any areas that are still "white".
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Thanks, all

Got it done & re-installed. So far, so good.

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