Cleaning MAC intake Filter... How long to let air dry?

[Tommy VanNess]

Just like the title says. I am cleaning my MAC intake Filter with the K&N filter cleaning kit. I just rinsed it off and was wondering how long I need to wait until it is dry. :unsure: After that, I believe it is just putting on the oil and putting it back on the ST. Thanks for any input.



Tommy

 

[Chuck Birnie]

Let it dry on the dish rack for an hour or so that should do it. Then oil it slap it back on the ST and rip up the road.

 

[Glenn Brown]

How many miles have you put on that filter? I haven't washed mine, got one last year....just wondering?

 

[Tommy VanNess]

I have had it on the ST for about 14 months. I might have 16,000 or 18,000 miles on the filter. It wasn't too bad, but I got the cleaning kit for free and I have a little time tonight. I just checked it and it seems moist, not dripping. So maybe another half hour before I oil it and put it back in. Thanks for the input guys.



Tommy

 

[Deleted deleted]

I would recommend waiting overnight.... that way all the excess oil has a chance to drip off the element. Otherwise you risk clogging your IAC in the intake.

 

[Tommy VanNess]

Good call Darin. I figured it was ready to go and picked it up to put it back in and it dripped a little oil. It was too dark after about 30 or 40 minutes, so now it will wait overnight. Thanks.



Tommy

 

[Dallas Starr]

I clean mine about every 3-4 months. Basically whenever I lift the hood and it doesnt look clean to me anymore.