VictorW
Veteran Member
Pretty intesting! So it is washable and lifetime? How long have you used in your CK30 and do you view it as a comparable or better air filter?
I've used it since the Fall of last year. I rechecked the cleaning instructions and being that is made of a non-woven synthetic material, there is no oiling. Just clean, dry, and reinstall. This is the same construction as they use for larger vehicles such as semi trucks. Their cleaning instructions are on their website.
The rubber ends are the same as the original for fit and size. The pleats are not as close together as the original but the filter material is thicker. I put a film of oil on the inside of the filter box, engine air side, to see if any dust gets through and no dust is there. Comparable or better? - The air is clean and the filter can be cleaned and reused. As far as high dollar, one filter and one bottle of cleaner, enough for several times, is the same as a factory filter. If you needed more cleaner, something like Simple Green would work.
If you are looking for other paper filters, here's a cross to several brands; Fram CA9246, Fleetguard AF25308, Napa 6489, Baldwin RS3988, Carquest 88489, Luber Finer LAF8143, Wix 46489.