A cold air intake system can be a massive improvement over whatever intake system your truck came with. If you’re going through the process of adding it in, you’ll also want to make sure you’re taking the time to clean it properly. Here, we’ll give you a few tips for cleaning your truck’s cold air intake system in the best and most efficient way possible.
It’s understandable to want to get your maintenance done quickly, but rushing the process might give you a less-than-perfect result. Air intake cleaners, whether they’re a spray or aerosol, need time to sit on your filter for long enough to loosen the buildup. The degreasing agents inside need time to sink in and get the job done, so don’t be too hasty with rinsing it off.
Your filter isn’t the only thing that will need a thorough cleaning. A useful tip for cleaning your truck’s cold air intake system as a whole is to wipe out the filter housing area and the sealing with a cloth once you take out the filter. You don’t want to put your fully cleaned filter back into place without cleaning its surroundings as well.
It isn’t always dirt and tiny particles that get stuck in your filter. Sometimes, you’ll notice larger pieces of debris stuck to the filter. Large, stuck-on pieces of debris or even dead bugs can get in the way of your cleaning agent, so make sure you take some time to brush off the bigger bits of grime and filth that you can see.
When you finish using your cleaning agent and gently rinse off the filter, don’t get ahead of yourself by moving on too soon. The next step in the process involves oiling your filter, which will be much more difficult if you try to do it when it’s still wet. If you want to be fully sure that everything is dry, leave the filter alone overnight so it can dry naturally.
Oiling your filter is a crucial step before putting it back in place. For the best results, it’s a good idea to use the same brand for your cleaner and oil. Brands will often make their cleaning agents and oils in a way that complement one another, making it your best bet for the highest performance out of your cold air intake.
Do you not have your own cold air intake yet? Norcal Diesel Performance has plenty of Duramax cold air intake systems to choose from that will take your truck’s performance to a whole new level. Make sure you check them out for your truck’s next upgrade.
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