K & N filter?

classic1 · 01-09-2009, 07:58 AM

I know that when you clean a k&n filter you have to re-oil the element before using it. Do I need to oil my new filter before using it? It looks dry. I e-mailed k&n but they haven't responded.

caddman11 · 01-09-2009, 09:05 AM

I've had K&H filters on all my bikes and cars for years, and they all have come oiled out of the box. If they're pink, they're oiled; unless they have changed oil colors. When I've cleaned them, they turn white before re-oiling.

Todd · 01-09-2009, 09:07 AM

I may be wrong but all I have ever seen for many different applications come pre-oiled.

dogdoc · 01-09-2009, 09:22 AM

I bought one a few months back and it has a bag around it saying PRE-OILED. its pink. the pink color will fade pretty fast down here in the UV light city. But thats just a dye they add so you can tell if you have opiled it all on the first cleaning. :-)

cactusjack · 01-09-2009, 10:02 AM

Unless K&N has changed how they do things, they come pre-oiled from the factory. Mine did when I bought it several months ago.

classic1 · 01-09-2009, 10:11 AM

Thanks to all of you. I thought it was oiled, but it was just in the box with no info. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks again.

dabull · 01-09-2009, 06:57 PM

i thought they came pre-oiled as well...

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caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	K & N filter? I've had K&H filters on all my bikes and cars for years, and they all have come oiled out of the box. If they're pink, they're oiled; unless they have changed oil colors. When I've cleaned them, they turn white before re-oiling.
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	K & N filter? I bought one a few months back and it has a bag around it saying PRE-OILED. its pink. the pink color will fade pretty fast down here in the UV light city. But thats just a dye they add so you can tell if you have opiled it all on the first cleaning. :-)
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01-09-2009, 10:11 AM	#6
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	K & N filter? Thanks to all of you. I thought it was oiled, but it was just in the box with no info. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks again.
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01-09-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
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