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Offline ian007miles

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How do u clean an air filter
« on: 17 November 2010, 15:18 »
Hi can some one tell me how to clean my forge cai air filter please thanx ian
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Re: How do u clean an air filter
« Reply #1 on: 17 November 2010, 15:24 »
buy a cleaning kit like from K&N and follow the instructions.

Normally rinse with water, leave to dry fully and then spray lightly with specific oil


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Re: How do u clean an air filter
« Reply #2 on: 17 November 2010, 15:41 »
Were can I get a cleaning for the forge air filter
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Re: How do u clean an air filter
« Reply #4 on: 17 November 2010, 15:47 »
I emailed forge and they didn't reply about 2 weeks ago so wot do I need to get from halfords should I just get the k&n one
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Re: How do u clean an air filter
« Reply #5 on: 17 November 2010, 17:01 »
Yer KnN kit will be fine don't use too much of the oil as it can Bugger up the maf sensor..
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Re: How do u clean an air filter
« Reply #6 on: 17 November 2010, 18:58 »
How much is too much oil how will I now wen I have used enough
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