{"id":186,"date":"2015-05-18T16:33:36","date_gmt":"2015-05-18T20:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.partspro.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2015-05-18T16:33:36","modified_gmt":"2015-05-18T20:33:36","slug":"to-oil-or-not-to-oil-thats-not-really-the-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partspro.com\/blog\/to-oil-or-not-to-oil-thats-not-really-the-question\/","title":{"rendered":"To Oil or Not to Oil: (That\u2019s Not Really the Question)"},"content":{"rendered":"

By John M. Arnaud<\/em><\/p>\n

Over the years, the air-filter experts at K&N have proven (in their in-house filtration test lab, no less) that the secret to increasing airflow to your engine without sacrificing protection lies in their exclusive air filter oil. This oil, which permeates a filter\u2019s cotton fibers, grabs dust and other microscopic contaminants and keeps them from entering your system. Non-oiled paper filters don\u2019t even come close.<\/p>\n

So the question isn\u2019t whether you should be using an oiled filter (you should); instead, you should be asking \u201cHow much should I use?\u201d and \u201cHow do I apply it?\u201d The answers to those questions depend on which delivery system you use: squeeze bottle or aerosol applicator. Read on for the scoop from K&N:<\/p>\n

Squeeze Bottle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply the air filter oil evenly along the crown of each pleat, then allow the oil to wick for 20 minutes before touching up any light areas on either side of the filter.<\/p>\n

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K&N Squeeze Oil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aerosol Bottle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spray the oil evenly along the crown of each pleat, holding the spray nozzle about 3\u201d away from the filter. Allow the oil to wick for 20 minutes, then touch up any light areas on either side of the filter.<\/p>\n

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K&N Aerosol Oil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most K&N air filters are oiled at the factory, so reoiling shouldn\u2019t be necessary until it\u2019s time to clean your filter, usually at 50,000 or 100,000 miles, depending on your application. K&N\u2019s Recharger kits contain everything you need to freshen up your filter, including filter cleaner and your choice of oil dispenser.<\/p>\n

Head on over to your local Parts Pro retailer to pick up a K&N Recharger kit, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are a performance aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Parts Pro network, please join us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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