skeithr

is there a cleaner out there that can clean it like new or would it be worth it just to buy a new one?

qbmurderer13

I assume you mean K&N, they have a re-oil kit but I would just buy a new filter all together. Im too lazy to clean and oil it and a new filters not that expensive.

ans2k

so a cleaner in 20 d's and it could recharged it about 3-5 times. no offense gbmurderer13 but 3 or 5 filters are alot over time, and i wouldn't want to pay that much every time my filter gets dirty.

Sleeper2000

There is also issues that go with "recharging" a K&N.

1) They get to where they don't clean (IMO) pretty quickly. I have thrown them out on the third cleaning.
2) I question the particle barrier with repeated cleaning. My feeling (absolutely no proof) is that they allow larger particles through the gauze while overall restricting airflow.
3) "Oiled" filters in general run the risk of contaminating the MAF (or MAP) sensor - affecting tuning.

I used to use K&Ns on ALL of my carburetted Detroit iron... but, I have just quit on anything fuel injected. A WIX 42726 can be had for $20 online from too many places to list. Usually buy 2 and S/H is free & no tax. Jobber price from any decent parts house would be $25 + tax, or less...

Sleeper