Cleaning a TrueFlow with K&N crap.

Nate08 · 08-15-2007, 08:47 PM

Can you use the K&N oil and stuff to clean a TrueFlow? AutoZone has the little airfilter cleaning kit them K&N. I dont wanna have to order the TrueFlow kit offline if I dont have to.

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amgraham · 08-15-2007, 08:54 PM

If it's an oiled gauze type filter then yes, you can use the K&N kit. I use that same kit to clean my cheapie ebay filter too

Nate08 · 08-15-2007, 08:58 PM

Okay, thanks. I'll have to get some. Just got back from a camping trip driving on a dirt road for a 8 miles behind a Suburban one way and a F=350 the other. Its looking pretty nasty.

Rescue84 · 08-15-2007, 08:58 PM

The K&N is a gauze type filter, the TrueFlow is a foam filter, while the cleaners and oils are most likely pretty similar I went with the TrueFlow cleaning kit just in case... I'm sure someone will chime in with a little bit more insight, I just played it safe with mine. Good luck.

Nate08 · 08-15-2007, 09:00 PM

Gees Im an idiot. I was thinking gauze as foam. I knew what I meant, I just read it wrong....haha.

**rocket** · 08-16-2007, 02:21 AM

Do it right and buy the True Flow cleaning kit. I bought mine a couple weeks ago here...
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...A1964A0A0.aspx
Free shipping and it arrived within 3-4 days. I hated spending the money but the results were well worth the cost.

breknraj · 08-16-2007, 05:25 AM

The other aspect of this is that you popped for the TrueFlow in the first place - why cheap out on the cleaning kit that you should get a number of cleanings out of?

BTW - The instructions for the TrueFlow specifically say NOT to use guaze filter cleaning kits. Something about the filter oil being the wrong consistency for the foam, if memory serves.

Bottom line, just spring for the kit that is made for your filter!

Rock Slide · 08-16-2007, 08:49 AM

Agree with what others have said. You opted for the True Flow kit, so you might as well get the proper cleaning/oil kit right? Don't let a little more $$ and a few days shipping time keep you from buying the TF kit.

That's like saying you could buy a cheap oil filter (insert brand of your choice) from walmart, rather than going to the dealer, b/c walmart's closer. Just b/c the item may work okay in your vehicle, doesn't mean it's the best for your truck.

I ordered my TF cleaning/oil kit online w/ free shipping and I had it in a couple days. IMO, stick w/ the TF kit.

08-15-2007, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
amgraham Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 701	If it's an oiled gauze type filter then yes, you can use the K&N kit. I use that same kit to clean my cheapie ebay filter too __________________ 1987 Toyota 4Runner Specs Here: 4Runner Page Member VAXC, RVA-OR

08-15-2007, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	Okay, thanks. I'll have to get some. Just got back from a camping trip driving on a dirt road for a 8 miles behind a Suburban one way and a F=350 the other. Its looking pretty nasty. __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

08-15-2007, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rescue84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA Posts: 29	The K&N is a gauze type filter, the TrueFlow is a foam filter, while the cleaners and oils are most likely pretty similar I went with the TrueFlow cleaning kit just in case... I'm sure someone will chime in with a little bit more insight, I just played it safe with mine. Good luck. __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited V6 4WD Deckplate 22% Front Window Tint Clear Corners/Signals TrueFlow Air Filter Scangauge II Other than that... very stock

08-15-2007, 09:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	Gees Im an idiot. I was thinking gauze as foam. I knew what I meant, I just read it wrong....haha. __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

08-16-2007, 02:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,527	Do it right and buy the True Flow cleaning kit. I bought mine a couple weeks ago here... http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...A1964A0A0.aspx Free shipping and it arrived within 3-4 days. I hated spending the money but the results were well worth the cost. __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

08-16-2007, 05:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	The other aspect of this is that you popped for the TrueFlow in the first place - why cheap out on the cleaning kit that you should get a number of cleanings out of? BTW - The instructions for the TrueFlow specifically say NOT to use guaze filter cleaning kits. Something about the filter oil being the wrong consistency for the foam, if memory serves. Bottom line, just spring for the kit that is made for your filter! __________________ Raj : 1960 Homo Sapien. 192cm, Blonde, Blue. Soon to lose spare tire. Worf : 1990 SR5 Xtracab 4x4 5 speed, Inca Red Metallic. 3.4 converted, with Taco 5 spoke alloys, 275/65R16 BFG AT K/Os. Soon to add rear e-locker.

08-16-2007, 08:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,046	Agree with what others have said. You opted for the True Flow kit, so you might as well get the proper cleaning/oil kit right? Don't let a little more $$ and a few days shipping time keep you from buying the TF kit. That's like saying you could buy a cheap oil filter (insert brand of your choice) from walmart, rather than going to the dealer, b/c walmart's closer. Just b/c the item may work okay in your vehicle, doesn't mean it's the best for your truck. I ordered my TF cleaning/oil kit online w/ free shipping and I had it in a couple days. IMO, stick w/ the TF kit. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"* Last edited by Rock Slide; 08-16-2007 at 08:52 AM. Reason: can't spell!

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