BillC Posted August 7, 2003 Posted August 7, 2003 I recently purchased a motocross motorcycle for my son and it has a foam air filter element only. The motorcycle service manual states, "After cleaning, apply a special air filter oil designed for foam filter elements rather than engine oil. A good grade of special air filter oil provides better protection against dirt and water than does engine oil." I purchased some FFT-Foam Filter Treatment at a local motocross store and started to use it on the foam air filter precleaner on my tractor engine. The FFT is very sticky, like molasses and hard to get off of your hands.
mowerman1193 Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Never heard of it before...I will look for it and give it a try when I put my new short block together for my Broadmoor 717. Thanks for the info...
thedaddycat Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 It might have a higher parafin content than engine oil. Take a look at bar and chain oil for a chainsaw. You'll see long "threads" almost like heavy syrup if you let it drip. This si what makes it stick to the bar and chain better. K&N Engineering, makers of K&N air filters and other products, sells a special air filter oil for their air filters. Note that K&N air filters are wire mesh screen and cotton gauze construction, not foam.
Kent Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I've used STP oil treatment on foam pre-cleaners... also VERY sticky, but boy talk about attracting/collecting dust and dirt....
UCD Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 K&N Filters makes a good air cleaner oil. It will wash out with soap and water. Home page>>> [url]http://www.knfilters.com[/url] Air Filter oil and cleaner>>>>[url]http://www.knfilters.com/clningacc.htm[/url]
Boney Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 When cleaning an oiled foam filter it is best not to ring { twist } it when trying to dry it. Just try to squeeze it. I have a K&N and like it very much. I have the original filter and put it on until the K&N dries. Also compressed air is not reccomended.
JBLACK Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Hi , I use PJ-1 filter oil and cleaner on all my bikes (2 stroke)and K&N on the four stokes. The filters on the 2 strokes are to be cleaned more often than the four stroke bikes unless you`re racing mx.then its always good to have a pre oiled filter in a sandwich bag to change before motos.The 2 stroke filter oil is definitely the stickiest stuff around, I would think it would clog quicker on a tractor and have to be changed after each use.Just my humble opinion John
jkmustang1 Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I have a K & N in my 98 Explorer the one that fits the air box:) I had a 92 F-150 that I put one on. Both have 5.0 or 302 motor in them. The filter makes a difference in power an mileage8) I am sold on them8D
thedaddycat Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Yep, got a K&N on the '95 Crown Vic and it does make a difference. I can get 30 MPG highway, maybe a shade more....
Woodydel Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I haven't tried this but they send you free samples. [url]http://www.qwiktimeproducts.com/index.html[/url]
Roy Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Amsoil makes foam air filters and sells oil for them. I have an Amsoil foam filter on my Subaru Impreza.
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