How to Clean an AEM Intake Filter

AEM intake filters come in a range of sizes and types, and can fit most model makes and years. Most people install them in place of their stock air filters. These filters can be installed and cleaned easily by any backyard mechanic. Cleaning is vital to any air filter, as more air that can pass through it will improve a car's performance.

Things You'll Need

• Dish soap
• Filter oil
• Vacuum
• 2 cloths

Instructions

1. Mix 2 tbsp. of dish soap and 4 cups of water in a small bucket. Remove the air filter from your vehicle's air box. Vacuum the air filter, removing the large dust deposits.

2. Dip a cloth into the soapy water and gently scrub the filter. Make sure to scrub every inch to get as much dirt off as possible. Dunk or spray the filter with water to get all of the soap off of the filter. Repeat the process, then let the filter dry for two hours.

3. Dab the other cloth in the filter oil. Gently massage the oil into the air filter to moisturize the filter fibers. This will prevent the filter from becoming brittle and breaking. Once the entire filter is moisturized, let it stand for one hour.

4. Reinstall the air filter into your vehicle, making sure you connect it tightly and properly. The tighter the connection, the better. This will prevent air from escaping and dust from collecting on the inside of the filter.

Tips & Warnings

• You can find filter oil at an auto parts store. Many times AEM filters will come with installation instructions; use them to remove filter from your vehicle.

• Before applying the oil, make sure it is OK to use it on the filter's fibers. The oil manufacturer will have this information.

References

• Honda Swap