How to Clean Your Car's Air Filter

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • In this video I share the steps I use to clean my Cobb Air Filter. While many might be aware how to clean their air filter I saw a need to cover this for those just now getting in the car scene.
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  • @carlosj.loubriel7284
    @carlosj.loubriel7284 Před 2 lety +47

    2:35 "I haven't cleaned it in 3 or 4 months"
    Me: *Haven't cleaned mine since I got my car* Ah.

  • @elfbar1576
    @elfbar1576 Před rokem +2

    These are the type of CZcams vids we need

  • @alexandersuperhudd
    @alexandersuperhudd Před rokem +5

    I like to add a strong note in here, cleaning filter is the basic part. But, adding oil to the filter is not recommended for forced induction engines that have a mass air flow sensor. The oil will pass through the sensor. That can cause incorrect air readings and possible damaged to the sensor. I do not recommended heavily applying oil to the filter.

  • @civilcodeyable
    @civilcodeyable Před 5 lety +13

    This was soooooo in depth 😂 thanks for all the details. " make sure to wipe all the excess oil off your hands lol

  • @sabereaseera1384
    @sabereaseera1384 Před 6 lety +22

    Cleaned my air filter it was black and now its bright red the car is a 2008 with 80k miles and I think this is the first time it was cleaned

  • @heres_the_sauce
    @heres_the_sauce Před měsícem

    Excellent video thanks for the in depth breakdown

  • @JodBronson
    @JodBronson Před 6 lety

    Try it with " Old " Gas or even New Gas... CHEAP HOW TO - Here is the Video: czcams.com/video/BKYoGyJ22f8/video.html

  • @jonasan478
    @jonasan478 Před rokem +1

    Thanks this is exactly what I needed !

  • @mbtt7420
    @mbtt7420 Před 2 lety

    Thanks man, really helped me out.

  • @MSTechie
    @MSTechie Před 2 lety

    Thanks! I'm a super noob to cars and it was time to clean my PRL short ram intake

  • @armaanhafiz
    @armaanhafiz Před 4 lety +45

    You switched from Steve Irwin to a Hillbilly in a matter of seconds

  • @xXiRunInCirclesXx
    @xXiRunInCirclesXx Před 6 lety +1

    Sweet Subaru! I have an 04 STI and I just cleaned my engine bay today and it was a nightmare haha

  • @alvaroochoa6739
    @alvaroochoa6739 Před 6 lety +4

    thanks for the video.
    even though I'm mechanically inclined i have never used custom parts.
    thank you very useful . .
    greetings from Colima MEXICO . . .

  • @daimill1728
    @daimill1728 Před 3 lety

    Great vid thanks, I’m cleaning my BSR Optiflow filter tomorrow with a Maptun cleaning kit (same as K&N sell) but also have a old Blitz Sonic Power & ITG Maxogen filter here I’d like to try on the car. Both need cleaning first. I think the Blitz filter has a metal gauze, can cleaning kit be used in these aswel? Read different info on the blitz some say it’s a dry filter some say to oil it?

  • @mr.realistic9791
    @mr.realistic9791 Před 6 lety +2

    I just used a air blower from work on mine and it worked fine plus my cai has a tune that came with it and still nothing went wrong

  • @physicalivan
    @physicalivan Před 5 lety

    excellent video, thanks.

  • @XxWhoopaxX
    @XxWhoopaxX Před 7 lety +23

    That's dirty?!?! lmao you should see the vehicle I just bought...

  • @Cheeseypoofs85
    @Cheeseypoofs85 Před 4 lety +13

    Just be sure not to over-oil it. It can play games with your MAF

  • @bivensrk
    @bivensrk Před 2 lety

    First, great video! How often do you oil it? Also, did you oil out of the box, also? Thanks!

  • @antoni1113
    @antoni1113 Před 3 lety

    Thanks man

  • @XANAXRECORDX
    @XANAXRECORDX Před 4 lety

    Thank you!

  • @jaycruz5318
    @jaycruz5318 Před 6 lety

    Thanks bro

  • @saintjulsjmsscreamo
    @saintjulsjmsscreamo Před 5 lety +1

    Can I use compressed water for rinsing?

  • @GhanaMusicLyrics
    @GhanaMusicLyrics Před 3 lety +1

    Can i use carburetor spray to clean?

  • @chinovo
    @chinovo Před 6 lety

    Can you use water for clean the filter, I ordered a cleaning kit. But I want to clean it asap its dirty

  • @hollywood0196
    @hollywood0196 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @MistaDeadSnow
    @MistaDeadSnow Před 4 lety

    Wish the FA20's intake was as easy to install as the EJ's!!! Lol

  • @theboss-agario8599
    @theboss-agario8599 Před 7 lety +38

    one word:
    headphones 💀

  • @carterspringer48
    @carterspringer48 Před 4 lety

    Can you use a vacuum on it

  • @austinmcguire5586
    @austinmcguire5586 Před 6 lety +34

    Starts at 2:50

  • @turnerd20
    @turnerd20 Před 6 lety

    thanks

  • @RClittleKING
    @RClittleKING Před 6 lety

    how many miles are on that sti? and have you had any problems?

  • @betoen
    @betoen Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome backyard, amigo!

  • @grantstauffer7405
    @grantstauffer7405 Před 2 lety

    I heard someone say adding too much oil will clog the filter. How much is too much?

  • @zainabg1605
    @zainabg1605 Před 7 lety

    is it oky to clean it with air ? or thats wrong thing to do

  • @impreza0109
    @impreza0109 Před 7 lety +2

    i could skip the oil stuff, right? my filter is an older cylindrical type

  • @goddesschanell2036
    @goddesschanell2036 Před 3 lety +1

    If that’s yours after a few months I don’t want to see what mine looks like at all ... mines a 2018 model car. 😳

  • @motowens
    @motowens Před 7 lety +1

    Hey, so it's like winter here, and freezing out. So how do I get the filter to dry from the sun? ☀️

    • @boostcreepcafe5413
      @boostcreepcafe5413  Před 7 lety +1

      I'd just let it air dry inside the house, maybe over a vent or something during the night. Just make pop it back onto the car before you leave in the morning. Hope this helps!

    • @JakeOwnage123
      @JakeOwnage123 Před 7 lety +3

      MOTOWENS there is this neat thing called a blow dryer 😎

    • @alvaroochoa6739
      @alvaroochoa6739 Před 6 lety

      MOTOWENS probably he is American from the east North . ..

  • @maximummods8444
    @maximummods8444 Před 7 lety +50

    I'm getting really confused with the accent. Sometimes it's obviously American, and then I hear some kiwi and then some Aussie accents... really throwing me off 😂

    • @JonRiddler
      @JonRiddler Před 6 lety +1

      Maximum Mods Wisconsin

    • @katiehatsman
      @katiehatsman Před 6 lety +4

      Maximum Mods it's called southern american lmao

    • @sethschronce376
      @sethschronce376 Před 5 lety +4

      Yeah the way he says "guys" really gives it away. He's a good ol boy

    • @MD-uu5nt
      @MD-uu5nt Před 5 lety +2

      I didn't hear a single hint of Aussie or Kiwi in this.

    • @joshuarasos7578
      @joshuarasos7578 Před 5 lety

      Yee haw.

  • @SlAyer64R
    @SlAyer64R Před 7 lety +113

    Your intro is really TOO LOUD !!!!

    • @boostcreepcafe5413
      @boostcreepcafe5413  Před 7 lety +13

      I apologize; it was an error in my editing. I'll make sure it's better going forward.

    • @DZKNUTZ
      @DZKNUTZ Před 7 lety +4

      Whyspe I need New ears LOL

    • @OGDrift
      @OGDrift Před 7 lety

      Boost Creep Café 't

    • @pwimetime6687
      @pwimetime6687 Před 6 lety +2

      It's cool. Makes sleepy watchers wide awake!

    • @boostcreepcafe5413
      @boostcreepcafe5413  Před 6 lety +1

      I know and I apologize. It was literally the first video I ever made.

  • @nissan-z-370-nismo2
    @nissan-z-370-nismo2 Před 4 lety

    Jus get into the video🧐

  • @as.976
    @as.976 Před 2 lety +3

    What’s the benefit of spraying air filter oil into it? Is it necessary?

    • @shaunallan7940
      @shaunallan7940 Před rokem

      I have the same question as this 💯 I'm technologically and electronically inclined and can install a residential heating and cooling system blindfolded, but I am mechanically (automotive) illiterate, borderline ignorant maybe, though I tend to do great when looking up these how to videos and I've kept this 98 Dodge RAM 1500 5.9l V8 running fairly decent I think, but like I mentioned with my illiteracy in automotive, if I hadn't seen this video I might not have known filter oil even existed, so now that I've heard of it, I'm confused, is it necessary, and right now I'm just needing an easy diy cold air intake filter cleaning that doesn't have to be like licensed certified mechanic quality or factory or dealership detail, just something that will help this thing breath for a few more weeks until I can get a new one 💯🤷🥴😁✊😎🙏🙏💯🔥

  • @infowazz
    @infowazz Před 5 lety

    i just have a fuzzy cotton filter from corksport for my gay slow mazda 3. there isn't any oil used on it.
    is your house spotless as well? you wouldn't want me as a friend lol.

  • @cemsengul16
    @cemsengul16 Před 7 lety +3

    when you clean the filter they never look as bright red as when you bought it new. Why is that, right after I clean it, it still loks dirty

    • @JakeOwnage123
      @JakeOwnage123 Před 7 lety

      Retro Gamer if it's a k and n the oil is what gives it the color

  • @ridhwan6400
    @ridhwan6400 Před 4 lety +2

    I havent clean it in 2 years hahaha

  • @cbo1197
    @cbo1197 Před 3 lety

    How to clean a s and b air filter

  • @RobertLoyale
    @RobertLoyale Před 4 lety

    Bro.......
    Are you Spiderman?

  • @BackForMore666
    @BackForMore666 Před 5 lety +4

    If you allow proper time for the filter to dry you can use water and dish soap. Also you dont spray the outside of the filter, you spray pressurized water in the inside to push the debris out, the air only flows in catching dirt, not out. Third this doesnt need to be part of anyone daily routines, its only needed 3-4 times a year and thats if you have an open box intake(cold air intake). Thanks for telling me how to spend extra money to make up for common sense.

  • @theriffroom
    @theriffroom Před 7 měsíci

    That accent is like half Australian half American haha

  • @type1life304
    @type1life304 Před 2 lety

    bro when the video started i thought something was wrong with my gpu

  • @kuro3348
    @kuro3348 Před 2 lety +1

    how long does it take for the air filter to dry ?

    • @lilXturtl3
      @lilXturtl3 Před 10 měsíci +1

      has it dried yet

    • @Mustached
      @Mustached Před 9 měsíci

      @@lilXturtl3nah he’s still waiting

  • @jackbrightside
    @jackbrightside Před 5 lety +8

    why do air filters need oil?

    • @jackscrivner3724
      @jackscrivner3724 Před 5 lety +6

      jackbrightside if there’s left over dirt/particles after washing the oil when it dries will get those particles to stick to itself instead of the particles going through the filter and into the engine, same concept applies after driving it around for a while the oil will block a lot of the particles and will keep your intake clean for a lot longer

    • @derekgreathouse4735
      @derekgreathouse4735 Před 3 lety

      Not all air filters use oil

  • @georgejungle138
    @georgejungle138 Před rokem

    You have a mix of a American country and British accent lol

  • @meringue2sicc2quicc62
    @meringue2sicc2quicc62 Před 7 lety +1

    how long after using the oil spray could you start driving?

  • @user-qq5td4lo9s
    @user-qq5td4lo9s Před 6 lety +9

    NORMALIZE your sound

  • @dizzyknutsak9462
    @dizzyknutsak9462 Před 6 lety

    Get a filter wrap.

  • @slumbercrash
    @slumbercrash Před 4 lety

    I thought you had an australian accent for the first 2 seconds of this video, lol...

  • @tillman40
    @tillman40 Před 3 lety

    i was in a hurry a just sprayed it with a 100 shot of nitrous

  • @damienleigh9943
    @damienleigh9943 Před 7 lety +2

    RIP headphone users. You don't even have time to scroll down before your ears will be met with certain death. Good luck.

  • @sphinx5101
    @sphinx5101 Před 2 lety

    Why do u want this oil to be sucked into your engine ? Get in your intercooler and on the turbo blades etc etc forget the airflow meter coz people argue does it effect the airflow meter or not if it does or not why do u want fine oil in your intercooler 🤷‍♂️ just go to dry flow

  • @DM1072
    @DM1072 Před 6 lety +1

    Mate do yourself a favour and get a good quality panel filter and use the original box as it keeps the air cool which means more power.

  • @ruudboy26
    @ruudboy26 Před 5 lety

    So, buy products then

  • @georgesaraamonette1782

    Here's K&N company's video which there's no guessing, or opinions: czcams.com/video/A59XehUEBUQ/video.html&ab_channel=KNfilters Good luck

  • @ObamaoZedong
    @ObamaoZedong Před 5 lety +1

    Vee-hickle

  • @user-it6bx9tt5h
    @user-it6bx9tt5h Před 5 lety +7

    9 minutes to clean an air filter is wayy too long. ...

  • @jaycruz5318
    @jaycruz5318 Před 6 lety +2

    Who gives a fuck about the volume! It's about the message!

  • @FrancisWiegand-ys2xb
    @FrancisWiegand-ys2xb Před rokem

    Lmfao

  • @Evan-memo
    @Evan-memo Před 4 lety

    Or just buy one for 20$ for god sakes

  • @slim617
    @slim617 Před 3 lety

    That is way too much oil

  • @danielledesigns3374
    @danielledesigns3374 Před 6 lety

    That into made my ears bleed

  • @jaimerosales8772
    @jaimerosales8772 Před 7 lety +1

    E

  • @DrivinginNewYorkCityNYC

    OMG MY EARS POP. Stupid loud intro.

  • @psychosean77
    @psychosean77 Před 6 lety

    Worst intro I have ever had to experience and trust me, I watch an unhealthy amount of youtube after work

  • @dizzyknutsak73
    @dizzyknutsak73 Před 7 lety +3

    OMG!!!! WHY SOOOOO FUCKING LOUD INTRO!?!!!!!?!

  • @DonziGT230
    @DonziGT230 Před 7 lety +2

    The best way to service one of these pieces of junk is to replace it with a paper filter so you actually keep dust out of the engine. That one's so bad I can see the holes in it on video.

    • @DonziGT230
      @DonziGT230 Před 7 lety +4

      No. They've been tested under laboratory conditions and proven to not be as good as paper.

    • @Biggchad
      @Biggchad Před 6 lety +9

      DonziGT230 How much shit do you need to stop? There is a damn good reason you don’t see the old paper filters on high performance vehicles. Now shut the fuck up unless you know what you are talking about.