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Title: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: bandit86 on April 23, 2005, 09:53:52 AM

started off as a good idea.  Really dirty filter from being submerged in the water and mud, could not get it clean.  I soaked it in detergent and bleach, still no go.  1st round in the washing machine on gentle cycle was a big improvement.  Almost white. 2nd round on heavy duty - big mistake.  rubbed a hole right through the filer element.  Oh well, pressed the wire mesh together, a bit of epoxy, good enough.  

I wasnt going to throw it away after I wrecked it, not after paying $80 for it

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: wildgoody on April 23, 2005, 12:49:50 PM

You put an $80 airfilter in the washer  ::)

You should always dryclean your expensive stuff

;)
Wild

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: mudfkr on April 23, 2005, 01:45:23 PM

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started off as a good idea.  Really dirty filter from being submerged in the water and mud, could not get it clean.  I soaked it in detergent and bleach, still no go.  1st round in the washing machine on gentle cycle was a big improvement.  Almost white. 2nd round on heavy duty - big mistake.  rubbed a hole right through the filer element.  Oh well, pressed the wire mesh together, a bit of epoxy, good enough.  

I wasnt going to throw it away after I wrecked it, not after paying $80 for it

Thanks for the tip  :)

I'll now know not to wash the k&N in the washing machine and from previous experience why  "Knot"  to put my 9 meter snatch strap in their ether  :-[

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: bandit86 on April 23, 2005, 02:42:07 PM

I powerwash my strap, but wouldnt do that to the filter - that would be pretty dumb

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: wildgoody on April 23, 2005, 02:54:10 PM

The cauldron calls the kettle black

LOL

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: Natebert on April 24, 2005, 10:11:56 AM

They are a cotten filter right...  So remember, no warm/hot water.  It'll shrink.

I thought that you weren't even supposed to 'spray' water on it.   If I remember correctly it just wants a good 'soaking'.  

I might consider the dishwasher on a pre-soak, but that'd be it.

~Nate

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: Digger on April 24, 2005, 10:23:17 AM

I guess someone needs to step up and invent a machine washable air filter! Hmmm... I could make a fortune! LOL! :D

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: kansascitytracker on April 24, 2005, 12:40:40 PM

Anyone know if they make the Fram Airhog for Trackers, and if so, and if you have one, do you like it?

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: SnoFalls on April 24, 2005, 12:47:49 PM

Any car/wheeling part in the washing machine? You, must be single ;)

Title: Re: K&N filter + Washing machine= BAD IDEA
Post by: mudfkr on April 24, 2005, 02:32:55 PM

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Any car/wheeling part in the washing machine? You, must be single ;)

Nope, she just knows when it come to my wheeling toys not to argue  ;)