[chrs]

Cleaned my air filter today and I didnt have any k&n oil so I used wd40. Is thos safe to do? Cant see why not, but you guys may know a little nore.

 

[mwiley]

WD40 is flammable so, I would find something to clean that off in case of backfire.

 

[acecarlos]

Cleaned my air filter today and I didnt have any k&n oil so I used wd40. Is thos safe to do? Cant see why not, but you guys may know a little nore.

WD40 is flammable so, I would find something to clean that off in case of backfire.

X2...try any type of oil besides WD40.

Carlos

 

[1986quadracer]

Isn't it water soluble too? Not that you would be suckin a lot H2O but high humidity might/could cause a problem? Milkshake? Idk

 

[chrs]

After the wd40 drys off the filter shouldnt I be fine. I mean its no different than using gas on the filter to clean it.

 

[Burns350R]

WD wont capture dirt like your wanting. Stick to good air filter oil. Is it really worth a set of piston rings?

 

[ffpowersports]

Burns and the guys are correct....WD is a lousy substitute for proper air filter oil, especially with a K&N. Go get a filtercharger kit, use the cleaner and re-oil with the right stuff. In much the same way that there are differences between engine oil and final drive oil, there are differences between WD and K&N filter oil that tailor it to it's use. There are even differences between foam filter oil and fabric (ie K&N) filter oil. Don't try to use the wrong stuff because it's convenient.

 

[matt250r21]

Do not run your engine with only WD 40 on the filter, you will destroy your crank needle bearings and piston. Get a quality filter oil and filter cleaner solution like others have stated.

 

[chrs]

Thanks guys. Im on it. Just wasnt sure ifvit was ok for wd or not.