is it ok to wet air filters? because i need to clean an air filter and i dont want to buy a new one. so is it ok to clean air filters with water?

they're cheap. buy a new one. you really have no money to spend on a $15 air filter?

is it ok to get the filter of a CAI in water while the car is running ?
NO
is it ok to wet the filter to clean it, and put it back on your car while it is still wet?
NO
is it ok to clean a stock filter with water?
NO


buy a new cheap filter, or shake the damn thing to clean it out somewhat.

is it ok to get the filter of a CAI in water while the car is running ?
NO
is it ok to wet the filter to clean it, and put it back on your car while it is still wet?
NO
is it ok to clean a stock filter with water?
NO


buy a new cheap filter, or shake the damn thing to clean it out somewhat.
of course im not gonna put it on while its wet. imma dry it first. im jus wondering if there is a way to clean it.

Just buy a new one! Do you try to wash toilet paper after you use it?

Just buy a new one! Do you try to wash toilet paper after you use it?
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Just buy a new one! Do you try to wash toilet paper after you use it?

Classic. :clap:

that's a damn good example...and ewwww might i add.

is it ok to wet air filters? because i need to clean an air filter and i dont want to buy a new one. so is it ok to clean air filters with water?

compressed air. try blowing it out in order to clean it up a bit.

They have cleaner kits out for air filters. =]

They have cleaner kits out for air filters. =]yeah but those cost as much as a new filter pretty much...

You spend $17k+ on a car and yet you can't dish out $10 once in a while to maintain it properly? I feel sorry for your car.

you can get a k&n filter and clean and oil it. they cost a bit more but if you'd rather clean the filter than buy a new one, get a k&n filter or similar "one time" filter purchase.


our car uses k&n filter #33-2300 unless you have a CAI, then you're on your own, and no, don't wash it. you can tap it lightly on a hard surface, but when air flow is diminished, it's diminished, regardless of what dirt you get out by tapping. it'll get a few more miles but no point, filters are cheap.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2300

plus, you'll get an additional 1/2 hp, or so....i guess....

as you've probably guessed by reading all the response.. No you cannot wash out a stock air filter.. for between $10-20 at the scion dealer you can get another..

the only one that you can "Wash" is the K&N filter, with it's cleaning solution..

sorry someone made you t hink along the way that you could use a hose to clean out a factory filter.. they are not reusable, just throw it away and install a new one..

maybe you can invent an air filter that people can just hose down? there ya go that would be cool..

You cant use the K&N filter cleaner. The K&N filter cleaner is for the cotton type of filter. . . not the paper filters you can buy at autozone. Fram (the orange boxes) are pretty dang cheap, so if cost is an issue, get that.

And no, the K&N filter isnt the only one you can wash, most aftermarket filters that are used to increase flow are able to wash because of the cost to purchase them in the first place. AEM for example has a kit to clean the filters.

oh, and its more than just washing them. You do have to wash them with a special cleaner, but then you have to oil them so that they can trap the more fine particles.

You cant use the K&N filter cleaner. The K&N filter cleaner is for the cotton type of filter. . . not the paper filters you can buy at autozone. Fram (the orange boxes) are pretty dang cheap, so if cost is an issue, get that.

And no, the K&N filter isnt the only one you can wash, most aftermarket filters that are used to increase flow are able to wash because of the cost to purchase them in the first place. AEM for example has a kit to clean the filters.

oh, and its more than just washing them. You do have to wash them with a special cleaner, but then you have to oil them so that they can trap the more fine particles.

TRD has one too :wink:.

You spend $17k+ on a car and yet you can't dish out $10 once in a while to maintain it properly? I feel sorry for your car.
not for my car, its my aunt's car and she doesnt wanna replace the filter.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a124/B1uEsC1uEs/intakepics004.jpg

as you can see, i have an intake. no need of filters :ttth: :silly:

You spend $17k+ on a car and yet you can't dish out $10 once in a while to maintain it properly? I feel sorry for your car.
not for my car, its my aunt's car and she doesnt wanna replace the filter.

then she is gonna be getting some cruddy mpg!!! then

you can get a k&n filter and clean and oil it. they cost a bit more but if you'd rather clean the filter than buy a new one, get a k&n filter or similar "one time" filter purchase.


our car uses k&n filter #33-2300 unless you have a CAI, then you're on your own, and no, don't wash it. you can tap it lightly on a hard surface, but when air flow is diminished, it's diminished, regardless of what dirt you get out by tapping. it'll get a few more miles but no point, filters are cheap.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2300

plus, you'll get an additional 1/2 hp, or so....i guess....

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2211 == xA
the car doesn't drag as much with this in during typical AC usage either.

as you can see, i have an intake. no need of filters :ttth: :silly:

Are you serious?

as you can see, i have an intake. no need of filters :ttth: :silly:

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You're kidding, RIGHT? I think you are. . . but I don't know why I'm not so certain. I think we all know (or seriously HOPE) that you were joking, but in case you weren't, you should check where that intake pipe leads. . . yup, that's a filter down there!

tell your aunt to watch the autozone commercials. . . "when you have a dirty air filter . . ." cuz that is real retarded.

i was talking about the stock air filter for the stock intake. i was jus showing my CAI to prove that i didnt need a stock air filter. GENIUS :loser: :clap:

Yes, but stock or not you still need an air filter, stock or not. . . and you just said

as you can see, i have an intake. no need of filters :ttth: :silly:

No personal attack on you, but I really wasn't sure if you knew. . . you were the original person asking about washing a filter.

And (because I guess your not incompetent) I wouldn't have to recommend you not to do any DIY maintainence. You see, had you not known, then you would have been the type of person who could do serious damage to a vehicle and void a warrantee. Here at SL, we like to look out for everyone. . . even newbies. And if you didn't know not to wet an air filter and that a CAI still had a filter, then it would be in your best interest to leave the maintainence to a mechanic.

But you do know, so it's all good. BTW, be careful about flashing the :loser: emoticon. You're super lucky for not getting flamed like crazy for your question. I'm playing nice. As you know, it's a REALLY REALLY REALLY bad idea to wash your OEM filter.

dont want to jack this thread, but was just wondering how often air filters had to be changed? im at 10k miles

dont want to jack this thread, but was just wondering how often air filters had to be changed? im at 10k miles
when it appears dirty. just open your airbox up, take a look at the filter, if it appears to be dirty, change it out (filters are only about $5.00 for the oem replacement).