Cleaning Guide

NOTICE
  • Maintaining a clean filter is a key element in getting the most out of your filter. They recommend that you inspect your filter during all of your manufacturers scheduled maintenances for your vehicle or every 7,000 miles. Driving conditions play a key factor in maintaining a clean filter. If you live in a dusty or harsh environment then they recommend that you service your filter more frequently. If there are any portions of the screen that are not visible (covered by dust or dirt), then you need to clean the filter with their Accu-Charge Kit. Although the filter is capable of much longer service intervals, for best performance, they would recommend that you never exceed 25,000 miles of driving without servicing the filter.

  • Spectre recommends inspecting your HPR air filter at your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance intervals, or servicing every 25,000 miles. Maintenance intervals can typically be found in your owner’s manual. However, your driving conditions will play a key factor in deciding when to clean your HPR air filter. Driving your vehicle through severe dust, or other harsh environments, will require more frequent cleaning of your Spectre Performance HPR air filter.
STEP 1 - 3

STEP 1:


  • Remove the filter from your vehicle.

STEP 2:

  • Gently tap the filter against the inside of your trash can to remove the external dirt particles.
  • Tap it so the dirty side is towards the surface you are tapping.

STEP 3:


  • Spray the filter with the Spectre Air Filter Cleaner and allow the solution to soak in for about 10 minutes.
STEP 4 - 6

STEP 4:


  • Rinse the filter with warm water, clean side to dirt side, to flush out the dirt.
  • Do not use high pressure sprayers or hose nozzles as they can damage the filter.

STEP 5:


  • Allow the filter to dry. Placing it in a warm area or in sunlight will help to speed up the drying process.
  • Do not use any direct heat source (heat gun, hair dryer, etc.) as it may damage the filter.

STEP 6:


  • Identify the filter you are servicing. All OEM replacement filters, and most cone filters, have part numbers molded into them.
  • There are, however, a few filters that do not - Spectre cone-style filters with chrome lids can be identified by measuring the overall length - 3.7" = 8162 (P2), 6.7" = 8132 (P4), and 10.5" = 9732 (P5).
  • Spectre P3 filters, with black lids, can be identified by measuring the overall length - 6.25" tall with 3" inlets = 9132.
STEP 7 - 9

STEP 7:


  • Determine the required Oil Amount from the chart below.

STEP 8:


  • Apply the required amount of oil to the filter by spraying it on the media evenly.
  • There will be a small amount of overspray so be sure to take appropriate action to protect the surrounding area.
  • DO NOT APPLY MORE OIL THAN RECOMMENDED IN THE SPECTRE OIL AMOUNT CHART!
  • Spectre have carefully calculated the oil requirements of each of their filters.
  • Over-oiling can cause a decrease in air flow and performance.

STEP 9:


  • Wipe any overspray off of the filter lid, base, and name plate and re-install the filter.