Cotton Filters

[Obsol3te]

Well, the bbk website says my air filter is cotton and washable.
How would one go about doing this?
Usually just bought a new filter, but if it'll save me some cash(kinda tight atm) i'd like to just "clean" it.
Do I need to buy some sort of chemical, or can i just run it through the sink and let it dry or something.

 

[86bluecobra]

just wash with soap and water then let it dry and there is probably a oil you have to treat it with before re installing.

 

[iwashmycar]

the K&N ones are cotton too i beleive. they are just like smashed in between two layers of wire mesh to keep it all togeather

 

[bubba-dough]

Just buy the K&N filter cleaner kit. Its like $10 at Autozone. I have a blue Holley filter and that is what i use on mine. The reddish oil hasn't changed the color of my filter either.

 

[maverick0716]

All the "high flow" filters out there are cotton (K&N, Holley, Fram Air Hog).....Cotton on it's own filters like crap, that's why you have to oil them.

 

[Obsol3te]

Ok thanks, after cleaning and oiling, generally how long must you wait before it's ready for use?
Or will it be ready for use right after.
Or is there a wait time after cleaning...
I'm sure there will be directions on the "recharge kit" k&n sells.

Thanks again in advance.