Are you supposed to oil cone filters?

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Are you supposed to oil cone filters?

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Just wondering cuz i thought i heard someone say that you are supposed to oil cone fileters. [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]
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you need to oil k&n filters
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does anyone know if you need to do it to "3A racing" cone filters?
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Re: Are you supposed to oil cone filters?

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If its a cone filter that can be cleaned, and you do use the K&N filter charger, then yes you have to oil it. the oil helps keep the filter material togther as well ans helps collect the grime so it doesnt get in the engine.
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