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Takeda Stage 2 CAI, oil when to clean

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Old 01-19-16, 12:01 PM
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Default Takeda Stage 2 CAI, oil when to clean

I was under the influence that you should clean it every 10k or less, but other products label it at 20-30k. But my understanding is that it depends on how/where you drive, and condition of your filter. Any rule of thumb to go by? thank you
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I usually clean mine once per year, but more if you live in a area high a lot of blowing dust or heavy pollen.

Best way to clean it is a bucket of warm water and Dawn (dissolves the oil). Take filter off, put in a bucket of warm water with about 1 once of Dawn. Make sure the cone is facing down with the opening facing up. Leave in bucket for about 2 hours. Before taking filter out use a couple of paper towels to skim off the oil from the top of the water. Pull filter out and using a garden hose without the nozzle rinse off the filter. Place filter with the big opening on a flat surface and let it air dry, about 6 hours, and do not use compressed air to dry it faster.

When the filter is dry, lightly spray the oil on the filter, and then reinstall.

Go out and have fun.
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I will probably clean it after taking a look at the filter, this is my DD and only car x.x haha THank you always for your informative, value added, replies!
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Originally Posted by SRC350F
I will probably clean it after taking a look at the filter, this is my DD and only car x.x haha THank you always for your informative, value added, replies!
You are very welcome. Let me know if you have any other questions pertaining to the CAI filter.
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