lui Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Have Apexi filter fitted to my car just wondered does it ever need to be cleaned & if so what's the best way of doing it ???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Interested in this answer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Doesnt it just wash out under water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 i was always under the impression that the Apexi filters NEVER needs to be cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 i was always under the impression that the Apexi filters NEVER needs to be cleaned. I am sure that isn't correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Apexi filters are designed to be replaced when necessary, they don't recommend cleaning agents / high pressure air etc if memory serves me right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Well there are three differing answers already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 The Power Intake is basically maintenance free. Filter replacement, when necessary, can be done at a very low cost No mention of cleaning anywhere on the Apexi site but I seem to recall my old instructions warning against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Ok so if cleaning is not required how long does one last & how often should it be changed with a new one ???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 i have a blitz sus and i just took it off and washed it with fairy liquid and a sponge - came out like brand new! im sure you can clean it out.. not going to cause any damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 i have a blitz sus and i just took it off and washed it with fairy liquid and a sponge - came out like brand new! im sure you can clean it out.. not going to cause any damage. A slight difference between washing some metal mesh and putting water and detergent all over a material that isn't designed to be washed. You say you are sure you can clean it.... how sure? As far as I know Apexi make *dry* filters contructed using fibres packed under layers of 'fabric' type material - does this cope with being cleaned? Does it cling to the detergent and reduce efficiency? Don't just presume that all filters are like K&N because they look similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Ok so if cleaning is not required how long does one last & how often should it be changed with a new one ???????? I've seen figures of 30K-50K miles "depending on climate and use" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jzhead Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 we have one on ours, they arnt supposed to need cleaning, but when its service time we just blow it out with a air line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 we have one on ours, they arnt supposed to need cleaning, but when its service time we just blow it out with a air line. Yup, just get this done Lui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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