tips on cleaning green cone filter

[rasco]

I've only had disposable cone filters in the past, so am used to just throwing away & replacing.

I have a green cone filter on the LCR, and it's time for a clean. Any advice? I've read I should stay away from oil based cleaners or risk damaging the MAF. Anyone else specifically have the green cone filter? A search on the forum has returned little for this specific filter.

Cheers!

 

[hyphon12]

What brand of filter is it? Its a green cotton one? Is it an oiled or dry filter?

 

[hyphon12]

Either way if its green cotton, use their proper cleaning kit (if they do one).

 

[dazjstuart]

Yeah if its Green Cotton then use their cleaning kit. It comes with a detergent stuff to wash the filter with then a little spray bottle of oil. Use the oil very sparingly as too much of it eats MAF sensors.

 

[rasco]

yep it's a "green cotton" air filter. Do I really need to use the oil? Bit concerned over damaging the MAF. Would I be better off putting the £10 I'd need to spend on the cleaning kit towards a new filter (that does not need to be oiled)?

Cheers.

 

[hyphon12]

If you clean it then you MUST oil it. The oil is what traps the small particles in the air from getting through the air filter.

 

[The Swede]

Does the oil really kill the MAF or is it just a matter of keeping it clean?

 

[bruceR]

I have a flat Green Panel filter and have cleaned & oiled it every year for the past 6years with no problems. As stated above DO NOT over oil the filter but rather just a light "dusting" of oil.
I normally hold the filter about 10" to 12" away from the spray and let the oil settle on the filter.
Hope this makes sense but should be much the same for the cone filter