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  1. fishmonger

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    #4 fishmonger, Jan 31, 2018
    I use the same cleaner and oil I got for one filter for all of them. Can't imagine there's much of a difference. I bought green filter cleaner and oil, so now all my filters get that treatment.I have a Green Filter, a round K+N and a OEM replacement K+N. Actually, that last one is the one I salvaged last summer and soaked and cleaned for days to get a decade of gunk out of it. I put it back in but never oiled it. Seems to be just fine.
     
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    #7 agranger, Feb 1, 2018
    Thanks all. I appreciate the help!
     
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    #2 agranger, Jan 31, 2018
    I found the Mini Mania filter... it looks pretty close and has cleaning instructions similar to my old foam one... spray with cleaner, let sit, rinse (low-pressure water), rinse, rinse, drip dry, spray oil.
     
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    #3 MCS02, Jan 31, 2018
    Looks like K&M. Ether way I believe it is a cotton type filter. You can get K&M cleaning kit from any parts store. It comes with cleaner and spray oil. Put the cleaner on it and let it soak. then spray it off and let it dry completely and spray it with the clean oil. K&M oil has a red tent so you can see that you have good coverage. Dont put to much on it but put enough.
     
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    #5 MCS02, Jan 31, 2018
    I think the oil helps trap small particles.
     
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    #6 wjosh45, Jan 31, 2018
    That’s my understanding also.. oil is for the fine particles. Looks like K&N filter to me..
     
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    #8 Crashton, Feb 1, 2018
    Yes a K&N filter or a close relative. You don't need much oil. Don't soak it, a light spray does the trick.
     
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    #9 ScottinBend, Feb 2, 2018
    I think that is the Amsoil filter..