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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by In2Ndo, Sep 14, 2019.

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  1. Sep 14, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    Hi All

    Last time I changed the cabin filter I did it with a K&N cabin filter.
    How do you guys clean it? do you use the stuff they sell or just rinse it?
    Now I'm thinking. If I have to use the stuff they sell. I'm just going to go back to the OEM one. I don't see the point. If I can't just rinse it with plain old water.
    When I bought it. I didn't know about the cleaning process. I thought I could just wash it and be done with it.


    Thanks.
     
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  2. Sep 14, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    I just wash it with soap and water. Rinse it and let it dry. Then put it back in. :cheers:
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    Traditionally, K&N filters actually work very poorly without adding the oil. Not sure about a Cabin Filter though.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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    Are there no instructions with it? Check the website?
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    you dont re oil?
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    I have the K&N Cabin air filter. I dont use the spray after I wash the filter.
     
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  7. Sep 14, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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    my mistake. i didnt even know they had cabin filters
     
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  8. Sep 14, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    After I washed and dried, I lightly sprayed a little new car and leather scent from Chemical Guys. Lasts about a month
     
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  9. Sep 14, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    Thanks everyone for the replies . I guess the hose it is.
     
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  10. Sep 14, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    You HAVE to re oil the cabin filter in order to achieve the high performance cabin filtration as well as the increased air volume. I’ve definitely noticed a deeper growl as well. There’s a few graphs floating around here showing the particulate PPM results, but mostly at the higher end RPMs.
     
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  11. Sep 14, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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    Oil a cabin air filter?? Wtf???
     
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  12. Sep 14, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    Do NOT oil a cabin filter. You’re taking about standard engine air filter. Cabin filter does not affect the sound of your vehicle.
     
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  13. Sep 14, 2019 at 6:58 PM
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    Of course it does. You MUST oil a cabin filter to trap mosquitos, ionize pollen, and increase air flow.

    Also, welcome.
     
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  14. Sep 14, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    LMAO, yep spray her with some RAID too.
     
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    It's almost too easy not to, right?
     
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    No worries. Yeah I did not know about it either until somebody posted it here in TW. I am using it for 2 years now. Still looks good as new.
     
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  20. Sep 15, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    ill probably buy one. i would rather wash a filter than buy new and throw the old away.
     
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