Air filter oil

[pozidriv]

Just finished maintenance on my 37 year old Briggs & Stratton motor. Cleaned the airfilter out, now I was wondering, what is the best way to oil it after letting it dry?

Do I need to get the spray can with special air filter oil, or is this one of those marketing deals where they charge you 5 times the price for some magical specialty oil type deal.

Can I do it the old fashioned way, soaking it in motor oil? I've heard guys adding alcohol as well...

Thanks!

 

[thool]

Don't soak it in motor oil. Just run a couple ounces of fresh motor oil on it, and then squeeze it like a sponge to distribute the oil. I use a single hand with a nitrile glove. Then wrap it in a paper towel and squeeze to absorb extra oil. The best tip I know is to check the filter often and clean it when it is dirty. If you are in a dusty area, this will be more frequently.

 

[MrGiggles]

Generally whatever is in the crankcase will work fine on the air filter. Follow the above posters instructions.

Although lately I've been spraying them down with K&N oil, cleaner and easier.

 

[gungatim]

what I do is clean them with carb cleaner. the foam expands 10x it's normal size for a few minutes, then goes back to normal. dump a capful of motor oil on it and wring it out...works for me...

 

[sberry]

I usually give it a shot of spray stuff after the fact.

 

[chris142]

I use the stuff in a can only because its easier

 

[pozidriv]

Thanks for the tips!

 

[Ponchoguy]

Just finished maintenance on my 37 year old Briggs & Stratton motor. Cleaned the airfilter out, now I was wondering, what is the best way to oil it after letting it dry?

Do I need to get the spray can with special air filter oil, or is this one of those marketing deals where they charge you 5 times the price for some magical specialty oil type deal.

Can I do it the old fashioned way, soaking it in motor oil? I've heard guys adding alcohol as well...

Thanks!

I have an old Goldenrod can that my dad had that I have filled with oil. I give it a couple of hits with the trigger and drizzle in the oil. Done.