[christianmotox]

i would do the usually, soak it with the k&n cleaner, for 10 min, then run water thru the filter (opposite to the air flow, which means form the inside to the outside), and then i will spin the crap out of it, ( i have the AFE) to get the most water out as possible, then i would use a heater that i have on my bedroom until i don't feel any vapor from the filter, and then oil the filter just one pass i really try not to over oil it, wait like 1 hour and put it back on. the whole process takes me like 2 hours or so.

 

[christianmotox]

I don't think "oiling the crap" out of the filter is a good Idea. The TRD kit instructs you to use as little oil as possible, let it soak in for 45 min, and then add more oil where needed. Also, I could be wrong, but I don't think the oil is going to evaporate in the sunlight. If Oil evaporated, the filter would be dry after just a short time of driving, and the temps in the engine comp. are higher than in the sunlight. Over oiling is not good.

For cleaning I just follow the TRD insturctions. Spray, rinse from insided out so as not to drive dirt further into the filter media, air dry, reoil, and reinstall.

Totally agree with that..., i also try to use as little oil as possible, because if some of that oil gets sucked in to the MAF sensor ( it will happen if you over oil it), the fuel economy is going to be crap., not to mention the loss in performance.