Question about cleaning DCI

ShortCkT101 · 03-17-2010, 04:51 PM

whats up guys got a quick question.

I got the K&N filter cleaner kit, wanted to know after i spray the filter cleaner and wash then dry. Do i put the filter oil on or no ??

ShortCkT101 · 03-17-2010, 05:57 PM

anyone

Donald-335i · 03-17-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 335ReCrUit

whats up guys got a quick question.

I got the K&N filter cleaner kit, wanted to know after i spray the filter cleaner and wash then dry. Do i put the filter oil on or no ??

sounds about perfect to me!

rmlink · 03-17-2010, 06:46 PM

Yes. Spray cleaner on dirty side, let sit for 20 minutes, rinse, let dry naturally, then oil.

ShortCkT101 · 03-17-2010, 06:52 PM

thanks dude

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Originally Posted by rmlink

Yes. Spray cleaner on dirty side, let sit for 20 minutes, rinse, let dry naturally, then oil.

bulldog_yyc · 03-17-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rmlink

Yes. Spray cleaner on dirty side, let sit for 20 minutes, rinse, let dry naturally, then oil.

+1

MAZINGER · 03-17-2010, 11:23 PM

A few questions:

Will the oil damage the MAF sensor (something like that) when the DCI sucks the air in?

How much oil do we need to spray / apply on the filters?

ShortCkT101 · 03-17-2010, 11:42 PM

From what I understand you should apply enough oil untill the filter becomes red.

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Originally Posted by MAZINGER

A few questions:

Will the oil damage the MAF sensor (something like that) when the DCI sucks the air in?

How much oil do we need to spray / apply on the filters?

gerardm · 03-17-2010, 11:47 PM

id clean the whole filter once or twice i did it three times may be overkill lol and then just fill your oil bottle and gently run across the tips of the strips. it will immediately turn red and soak in wait for it to dry and go then touch it up if theres any spots that arent red but it doesnt take to much really just get it flowin and swipe it across

MAZINGER · 03-18-2010, 12:22 AM

So, how about the sensor question? Will the oil damage the MAF sensor while the filters are sucking air?

Bobble · 03-18-2010, 12:56 PM

N54 is not MAF based it's TMAP so essentially no since there's not one. On other motors yes you can over oil and cause MAF issues but they can be cleaned although you need to be careful. You could google cleaning a MAF sensor and I'm prtty sure you'll find some info.

Rotary Rasp · 03-18-2010, 12:58 PM

I thought the DCI was oil-less?

MAZINGER · 03-18-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobble

N54 is not MAF based it's TMAP so essentially no since there's not one. On other motors yes you can over oil and cause MAF issues but they can be cleaned although you need to be careful. You could google cleaning a MAF sensor and I'm prtty sure you'll find some info.

Yes, I can't remember the word TMAP because my other car is using the MAF sensor. So, this is the sensor where people plug in their SSTT or JB+, right?!

BOOST3D · 03-18-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MAZINGER

Yes, I can't remember the word TMAP because my other car is using the MAF sensor. So, this is the sensor where people plug in their SSTT or JB+, right?!

yes

Bobble · 03-18-2010, 05:42 PM

Yep it detects pressure not flow.The MAF issue is because the charged film gets gunked up with oil and you have to be careful if you clean as you can damage it further. I've cleaned the one on my E46 before with really long qtips designed for cleaning printer parts and some IPA. It cleared a code I threw and worked for me.

Rotary Rasp · 03-19-2010, 01:47 AM

oil-less or not?

Rotary Rasp · 03-20-2010, 12:21 PM

Is the filter suppose to be oiled or not????????????

ShortCkT101 · 03-20-2010, 12:44 PM

Yes

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Is the filter suppose to be oiled or not????????????

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gerardm Captain 31 Rep 703 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rocky Point, NY iTrader: (5)	id clean the whole filter once or twice i did it three times may be overkill lol and then just fill your oil bottle and gently run across the tips of the strips. it will immediately turn red and soak in wait for it to dry and go then touch it up if theres any spots that arent red but it doesnt take to much really just get it flowin and swipe it across
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	N54 is not MAF based it's TMAP so essentially no since there's not one. On other motors yes you can over oil and cause MAF issues but they can be cleaned although you need to be careful. You could google cleaning a MAF sensor and I'm prtty sure you'll find some info.
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Yep it detects pressure not flow.The MAF issue is because the charged film gets gunked up with oil and you have to be careful if you clean as you can damage it further. I've cleaned the one on my E46 before with really long qtips designed for cleaning printer parts and some IPA. It cleared a code I threw and worked for me.
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