K&N Air Filter Oil Cross

[zr900]

Let me start by saying that i am not a big fan of K&N filters.

I needed to replace the air filter on my Honda 3 Wheeler and they are no longer available. I bought a K&N and it came dry and was wondering if there was a oil that I Could use instead of going out and buying a recharge kit.

 

[abycat]

I wondered the same thing when i had my K&N. their oil seems like almost a thin bar and chain oil. I would get the recharge kit if It was me and I had to run a k&n. Have you checked ebay for the paper filter or a cross reference for the paper one in a more modern machine that is still made? You have to be carefull what oil you use cause some could attack the filter media and make it even worse than before.

 

[Chris142]

The oil is what makes them work(or kinda work). I don't know of an acceptable substitute for it. You don't need the whole kit you can buy the oil by it's self. Uni doesn't make a filter for the bike?

 

[MrRPM]

for your 3 wheeler, UNI foam filters are also avalable, which I would consider an OEM replacement since all Honda ATVs use foam filters and especially 3 wheelers. Foam filter oil can be bought from your local ATV dealer, K&N oil should also be available at your ATV dealer. either way you will need to go to a dealer unless you order online.

 

[Loobed]

The filter should have come pre-oiled. I had one of the original K+N filters and remember that they said you can coat the gauze with transmission fluid or engine oil. If you have a MAF sensor, I would be careful over oiling it. If you don't than let that filter drip oil.

I would also try foam air filter oil if you have some laying around from your old filter.