Project S-2: K&N air filter cleaning and recharging

The car comes with K&N Air Filter, which is the only non-stock part.

Since I didn't know how long it has been since the installation, I decided to clean and do a recharge for the intake. The process was quite simple. (09/18/16)

The tool is the K&N Recharger Air Filter Cleaning Kit.

Cleaning kit

You can buy it in AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, whatever. In the kit are one cleaning sprayer and one oil sprayer. Though there is instruction in the kit, I will briefly summarize below:
1. Apply cleaner
Liberally spray K&N Air Filter Cleaner onto both sides of filter and allow to soak for 10~15 mins to loosen the dirt. Do not allow the cleaner to dry on air filter.
2. Rinse filter
Rinse off air filter with cool low-pressure water from the CLEAN side out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter. Don't mess it up doing the opposite side. Continue to rinse the filter until all traces of cleaner are gone. It may be necessary to repeat steps 1 and 2 if the filter is way too dirty. If you are doing it on a cone filter, you should clean it inside out.
3. Dry filter
After rinsing, gently shake off excess water and allow filter to dry NATURALLY. Do not oil until the filter is dry.
4. Oil filter
Apply K&N Air Filter Oil evenly along the crown of each filter pleat holding nozzle about 3" away.

Allow oil to wick for approximately 20 mins. Touch up any light areas on either side of the filter until there is a uniform red color on all areas.

K&N Air Filter
Before
After rinsing
After oiling

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