Air Filter Cleaning!!!

[R12MUS]

Hey guys,

ok well, my green cotton air filter is a disgrace lol its so dirty!

now i no u can buy some green cotton cleaning kits but is there another way?

could i clean it with water and soap?

what do u guys do and how many times a year do you clean it??

Thanks

Remus

 

[Captain Mike]

Hey guys,

ok well, my green cotton air filter is a disgrace lol its so dirty!

now i no u can buy some green cotton cleaning kits but is there another way?

could i clean it with water and soap?

what do u guys do and how many times a year do you clean it??

Thanks

Remus

can u not just replace for like £10?

https://www.fiatforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=9242&cat=20

or rip it out and stamp on it?

 

[R12MUS]

y?? lol and my filter cost, the guy who had my car before lol, him £120

and i swear its only me and you on here this morning lol we are replying to eachother all the time lol

 

[ChrisUK]

You do know its just a universal cotton cone. The guy who paid £120 must need his head examined, either that or hasn't got a clue about engine tuning in the slightest :nutter:

Bin it and put standard airbox back on and reap the performance benefits.

 

[R12MUS]

i love the sound of it... please if u no how to answer my question then reply otherwise dont say to me to change it! ]
thank u

 

[Captain Mike]

i love the sound of it... please if u no how to answer my question then reply otherwise dont say to me to change it! ]
thank u

focus induction would make better noise and better performace though

theres vids of it on youtube.

 

[R12MUS]

ye my friend has that one which is why i dont wana copy his other wise we will sound the same

 

[jug]

leave it soaking in diesel for a few hours. it dissolved all the crap without harming the filter. then let it drip dry for for a few hours. the remaining diesel oils the filter for you, so there is no need to oil it afterwards.

 

[R12MUS]

thats sooooo long lol what i let it soak in water with fairy liquid ?

 

[ChrisUK]

thats sooooo long lol what i let it soak in water with fairy liquid ?

Thats the worst thing you can do. Do what jug says or buy a air filter cleaning kit from the likes of K&N, pipercross etc their all the same.

 

[R12MUS]

ok ok thanks..

btw what if i used white spirit?

 

[jug]

btw what if i used white spirit?

the cotton will degrade and become brittle, leading to holes developing, then you have unfiltered air getting through. any metal will be left completely naked and it will lead to rust. white spirit isnt a good choice.

 

[ChrisUK]

ok ok thanks..

btw what if i used white spirit?

No it will rot the cotton fibres in the filter. Use diesel and use a hair dryer to speed up drying if your in a hurry .

 

[R12MUS]

f*ck it lol ill get the cleaning kit haha

thanks guys

 

[jug]

the cleaning kit is just one spray can of alcohol (500ml) and one spray can of oil (300ml). you can buy the alcohol spray at maplins for £4 and you get a huge 1000ml can of it, and it dries in seconds. you dont need to oil it afterwards, actually i never oil a filter, but you could spray WD40 on if you want, its still alot cheaper than the spray you get in the kit.

 

[Captain Mike]

my cars making a whistling type noise when accelerating.

do you think it is the filter?

I might give it a clean.

ideas whats best to do?

 

[alexGS]

Whistling might be a crack in the casing or a split in the tubes/connections (or of course, just a loose clamp). Cleaning the filter won't be the cure except that when you re-fit, you'll probably fix the connection.

Cleaning filters - I suggest HOT soapy water with lots of clothes washing detergent (may be best to wear gloves), rinse several times then allow to air-dry at least 24 hours indoors. I don't think you should use alcohol or white spirit.

I have a Kingdragon filter that I've cleaned and serviced a couple of times, but I've also had K&N in the past. The crucial part with all types is to reapply oil when you've finished (the oil holds the dust when the filter is in use) - but with a modern engine, do not over-oil or it will contaminate the airflow meter.

Personally I wouldn't use an oiled-cotton filter at all on an engine that has an airflow meter that's not the moving-flap type. Lots of FIATs have no airflow meter (Weber IAW speed-density system, MAP sensor instead) so you should be OK.

-Alex

 

[ChrisUK]

Whistling might be a crack in the casing or a split in the tubes/connections (or of course, just a loose clamp). Cleaning the filter won't be the cure except that when you re-fit, you'll probably fix the connection.

Cleaning filters - I suggest HOT soapy water with lots of clothes washing detergent (may be best to wear gloves), rinse several times then allow to air-dry at least 24 hours indoors. I don't think you should use alcohol or white spirit.

I have a Kingdragon filter that I've cleaned and serviced a couple of times, but I've also had K&N in the past. The crucial part with all types is to reapply oil when you've finished (the oil holds the dust when the filter is in use) - but with a modern engine, do not over-oil or it will contaminate the airflow meter.

Personally I wouldn't use an oiled-cotton filter at all on an engine that has an airflow meter that's not the moving-flap type. Lots of FIATs have no airflow meter (Weber IAW speed-density system, MAP sensor instead) so you should be OK.

-Alex

 

[alexGS]

Thanks
And now I think this thread should be moved somewhere other than the Leisure Lounge, I think that was too much technical content and I've lowered the tone around here

-Alex

 

[JFL]

my cars making a whistling type noise when accelerating.

Mine does a little bit to :devil: