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A 355nation (CCP) presented by
switzxx20
Project Name
How To: Cleaning your K&N air filter
Project Description
Step by Step instructions of cleaning with the K&N Cleaning Kit.
Skill Level
Easy
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Colorado
Year: 2006
Engine: 2.8L
Power windows: No
Sun Roof: No
Tool Needed
Parts used: K&N Recharger kit #99-5000
Screwdriver
Project Time
30 minutes or less
Project Cost
Cost of K&N Cleaning Kit
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Step 1.Shut off your truck and let stand for 15-30 minutes if you have been driving it for a while.
Step 2. Pop your hood and loosen your K&N air filter with a flat-head screwdriver (preferably large) and remove the filter from the K&N intake tube.
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Step 3. Spray your K&N air filter with plenty of K&N “Air Filter Cleaner” making sure to cover every side generously. Make sure you are spraying the outside of the filter.
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Step 4. Let your K&N filter soak in the cleaner for about 15 minutes. Now you must rinse the filter, use cool water and flush out the cleaner from the filter (from the inside) for a few minutes. Make sure there are not any pink spots, if there is you have not completely washed all the cleaner out. Just to give you an idea of how dirty your filter probably is, I washed it over a CLEAR bucket. Gross, huh!
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Step 5. You can now refrain from washing the filter and now begin to shake it to get rid of all excess wetness. Now you will need to let your filter sit in a well-ventilated area for a few hours while it completely dries. It is normal for your filter to have a very dull pinkish gray color at this point
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Step 6. Here is the final step in the cleaning process. After your filter has dried, begin to spray each side of the filter giving it a darkish pink color. Make sure you do not OVER oil your filter, as it will probably destroy your MAF over time and you'll have to replace it. Once you have oiled your filter with the aerosol, let it dry for about 20-30 minutes.
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Step 7. After you have let your K&N air filter dry, now you just have to pop your hood and screw it right back into place. Tighten it enough so it does not move, you really do not want stuff flying into your throttle body!!
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Note: It is recommended by K&N to clean your filter at least once a year, remember these filters are made to last the life of your vehicle!
The community here at 355nation.net urges you to please use caution and seek professional assistance when performing modifications to your vehicle. Before attempting any modification it is advised that you refer to your Colorado or Canyon service manual or contact a certified mechanic as not all GMT355 trucks are the same. The staff and the associated members are in no way responsible for any damages, injuries or other harm inflicted to your vehicle or yourself which may result in attempting these modifications. The posts and content presented on this site reflect in no way the views of 355nation.net or it’s ownership.
A 355nation (CCP) presented by
switzxx20
Project Name
How To: Cleaning your K&N air filter
Project Description
Step by Step instructions of cleaning with the K&N Cleaning Kit.
Skill Level
Easy
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Colorado
Year: 2006
Engine: 2.8L
Power windows: No
Sun Roof: No
Tool Needed
Parts used: K&N Recharger kit #99-5000
Screwdriver
Project Time
30 minutes or less
Project Cost
Cost of K&N Cleaning Kit
Step 1.Shut off your truck and let stand for 15-30 minutes if you have been driving it for a while.
Step 2. Pop your hood and loosen your K&N air filter with a flat-head screwdriver (preferably large) and remove the filter from the K&N intake tube.
Step 3. Spray your K&N air filter with plenty of K&N “Air Filter Cleaner” making sure to cover every side generously. Make sure you are spraying the outside of the filter.
Step 4. Let your K&N filter soak in the cleaner for about 15 minutes. Now you must rinse the filter, use cool water and flush out the cleaner from the filter (from the inside) for a few minutes. Make sure there are not any pink spots, if there is you have not completely washed all the cleaner out. Just to give you an idea of how dirty your filter probably is, I washed it over a CLEAR bucket. Gross, huh!
Step 5. You can now refrain from washing the filter and now begin to shake it to get rid of all excess wetness. Now you will need to let your filter sit in a well-ventilated area for a few hours while it completely dries. It is normal for your filter to have a very dull pinkish gray color at this point
Step 6. Here is the final step in the cleaning process. After your filter has dried, begin to spray each side of the filter giving it a darkish pink color. Make sure you do not OVER oil your filter, as it will probably destroy your MAF over time and you'll have to replace it. Once you have oiled your filter with the aerosol, let it dry for about 20-30 minutes.
Step 7. After you have let your K&N air filter dry, now you just have to pop your hood and screw it right back into place. Tighten it enough so it does not move, you really do not want stuff flying into your throttle body!!
Note: It is recommended by K&N to clean your filter at least once a year, remember these filters are made to last the life of your vehicle!
