Cleaning your cold air intake filter - Club4G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G Forums - 2006-2012 Eclipse Authority

choppertwo · July 26th, 2011, 04:13 PM

I clean My filter every 3-4K, I forgot this time and had almost 7- 8K on it, man it was dirty, just to remind you all don't forget to do this, -- It does make a difference in performance-- CHOP

TyEclipse · July 26th, 2011, 05:27 PM

How you clean it? Water? Soap? Diesel? Herbal Essences?

akley88 · July 26th, 2011, 06:28 PM

k&n filter cleaner is what i use

AlbinoRhino · July 26th, 2011, 07:16 PM

yea id also like to know what people use to clean

snakeeyes · July 26th, 2011, 07:39 PM

personally,i dont clean it at all.i replace mine with a new one every 6 months.

Bergilicious · July 26th, 2011, 07:54 PM

I use household vacuum to clean my injen cai... I would also recommend to use CRC MAF cleaner everytime you change/clean your air filter to clean that MAF sensor (especially if you're idling roughly) I noticed a HUGE difference at idle and at 110 mph

deprydation · July 26th, 2011, 08:31 PM

Always follow the manufactuers suggested procedures when cleaning your CAI filter.

AEM is different than Injen

Injen is different than Fujita

Fujita is different than DC Sports.

Point is they're all different. Check the websites for the manufacturer and follow what they say to do.

http://www.aemintakes.com/air_filter...structions.htm

http://www.knfilters.com/cleaning.htm

http://www.injen.com/docs/injen/cont...ct=faq_landing

http://www.fujitaperformance.com/pro...R/Default.aspx

Searching for DC Sports filter cleaning procedure brought me directly to AEM's website which leads me to believe it's the same filter.

choppertwo · July 27th, 2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deprydation

Always follow the manufactuers suggested procedures when cleaning your CAI filter.

AEM is different than Injen

Injen is different than Fujita

Fujita is different than DC Sports.

Point is they're all different. Check the websites for the manufacturer and follow what they say to do.

AEM Air Filter Cleaning Instructions

K&N Air Filter Cleaning Instructions

Injen - - Performance Air Intake Systems, Exhaust Systems, Turbo Components, and Air Filters for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATV's, Boats, and more!

SUPER FLOW FUJITA HIGH PERFORMANCE AIR FILTER

Searching for DC Sports filter cleaning procedure brought me directly to AEM's website which leads me to believe it's the same filter.

JC thank you, yes people there is an Injen or K&N cleaning kit you can buy. YOU first spray on the cleaner and or degreaser, whatever you want to call it on the filter, let it sit for 20 min, rinse it real good and oil, always go per instructions-- CHOP

pat_08GT_Spyder · July 27th, 2011, 06:16 PM

damn, i have been too lazy to clean mine for at least 2 oil changes... oh well, the last time i changed it it looked clean still... another project on my week-end list i guess!

TyEclipse · July 27th, 2011, 08:10 PM

Great info! Thanks a lot everyone! No Herbal Essences then...

snakeeyes · July 27th, 2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bergilicious

I use household vacuum to clean my injen cai... I would also recommend to use CRC MAF cleaner everytime you change/clean your air filter to clean that MAF sensor (especially if you're idling roughly) I noticed a HUGE difference at idle and at 110 mph

only 110 ? damn bro,you need to step yo game up !!

..lol

choppertwo · July 30th, 2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakeeyes

personally,i dont clean it at all.i replace mine with a new one every 6 months.

At $50 a pop it must be-

July 26th, 2011, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
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AlbinoRhino Member Name: Erik Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Vehicle: 2008 SE Posts: 67 Rep Power: 2	yea id also like to know what people use to clean

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pat_08GT_Spyder dirty frenchie Name: Pat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Vehicle: 08 GT Spyder 6MT Posts: 5,421 Rep Power: 9	damn, i have been too lazy to clean mine for at least 2 oil changes... oh well, the last time i changed it it looked clean still... another project on my week-end list i guess!

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