PRM Intake Cleaning?

iLUVYOURGE8 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 02:07 AM

I just put on my PRM Intake but now I'm concerned about the cleaning. I read that it must be cleaned 6 months to a year from the installation but I'm wondering if cleaning it is a necessity? Would there be any extreme consequences if it was NEVER cleaned? The intake was put on at a shop and I'm scared to remove it from my car. If anybody can make a DIY of removing and cleaning the intake, that would be great.

I know this is pretty wussy of me but I don't want to damage my car in anyway. Even though 6 months to a year is a long way from now, I want to be prepared for when that day comes.

Thanks in advance FF'ers.

martymcfly · #2 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 04:03 AM

Get a K&N filter cleaning kit first. Only one ring to loosen to get the filter out. Follow the cleaning kit instructions to clean the filter.

Koi · #3 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 04:26 AM

You loosen one or two hose clamps and take the filter off. Clean with K&N kit, put it back on and tighten. Can't get simpler than that.

Yes, I Vtec · #4 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 10:42 AM

you don't even need the kit after 6 months. just take the filter off and blow it out with an air hose

12vltfrk · #5 (**permalink**) 08-06-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Yes, I Vtec

you don't even need the kit after 6 months. just take the filter off and blow it out with an air hose

thats not a good idea, if you have to, you should only do that with a paper only filter. this type of filter has oil on it witch holds on the the dirt. thats why you need a oil type cleaning kit. its a degreaser and reoiler. if you used a air hose you will just make a big mess blowing oil all over the place

kenchan · #6 (**permalink**) 08-06-2009, 06:51 PM

very easy to clean filters. use disposable gloves while you're at it.