How To Clean & Oil Your Cold Air Intake Filter

Maintaining your vehicle’s induction system is crucial for any car enthusiast or daily driver. One often overlooked component is the cold air intake filter. Keeping this filter clean and properly oiled ensures optimal air flow to your engine, enhancing its power and fuel efficiency. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of clearing and oiling your cold air intake filter, helping you keep your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently.

Table of Contents

Instructions

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Tools

• 5/16th Sockets
• Bucket of Water
• Air Filter Cleaning Kit
• Optional: Replacement Filter

Step 1: Removing The Air Filter

• Using a 5/16th socket, loosen the hose clamp keeping the air filter in place.
• Set aside the hose clamp for reinstallation

Step 2: Cleaning The Air Filter

• Spray down the Air Filter with the cleaning fluid (or degreaser). Note: Make sure to spray thoroughly to properly saturate it




• Submerge the filter in water to let it soak.




• Remove the filter from the water and let it dry.

Step 3: Re-oiling The Air Filter

• Starting at the top of the filter run a line of oil all the way around the filter




• Let gravity work the oil down the filter. Note: It may take a few applications to fully saturate the filter with oil.

Step 4: Reinstall the Air Filter

• Reinstall the Air Filter and tighten the hose clamp.

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