Air Filter Oil

I'd like to know how many people buy their Air Filter Oil, and how many people just mix a "home brew'?
With a new 08TE510, I'm trying to be careful and correct with the service.
I just can't help notice two things: the high price of AIr Filter Oil; and its amazing simalarity to Way Oil.
Way oil is used for Chain Saw Bar Lube, and for the "Ways" of machine tools: ie Milling machines, Lathes, etc. Anything that has some sliding.
They both are very "sticky" oils and look the same when poured.
I'm not cheap by nature, but I have 4 Huskys, two Hondas and I would like to save a buck or two on the oil for Air Filters.
Of course, this could be a very bad place to deviate; Air Filtration is all important; but how many hands are on that oil before we get it?
Every time the oil changes hands, the price goes up.
Just curious. Thanks.

I use PJ1 oil and cleaner- both in spray form
never heard of anyone Mixing there own stuff- or using chainsaw oil.
they are not similar at all-

I use K&N filter oil (spray type) It's a not too pricey and has worked great for me. A can lasts me around 8 months. Unless I let my daughter "help" me w/the filter oiling.
Isn't bar oil too sticky? Seems to me that it would be a pain too clean. Or do you thin it?

I like Maxima FFT.

I have tried Amsoil filter oil and did not care for it. I found I had to use alot to saturate the filter and then it was hard to squeeze out the excess.

K&N Filter oil is not tacky enough for the dirt in my opinion. You want something intended for dirt use not cars on pavement. Just my opinion.

I have lots of riding buddies that rave about No Toil. They particularly like the water based clean-up. Using solvent is more convenient for me as I have lots of it at work. I also like the Maxima because the district sales rep in my area happens to be one of my riding buddies

I have heard of people using 80w90 gear oil, chainsaw bar oil, even engine oil Anything is better than nothing.

why would anyone want to save pennies on oil? An engine rebuild costs a lot more than a bit of oil.

I use Twin Air, and a $20 can lasts several months. And I clean and oil after every race.

I have used Maxima filter oil for years and not the spray. I use the Maxima clean up also.

Recently I use the Maxima filter oil in the bottle and wash a dirty filter with kerosene, then soapy warm water.

Curious...what's the convienience of an aerosol spray-on oil? Don't you still have to work the oil into the foam to complete saturation?

K&N filter oil....isn't it just for their cheese-cloth type filter media? Wouldn't use that on a foam filter.

dave

Never really thought about that. It sure seems to work well. The downstream side (behind the filter) of the airbox is clean, no dirt or residue in the carb (I run an Uptite carb filter too)

However I'll try something else this go around. I learn something everyday

When I come back from a ride...its not uncommon for me to clean 4 filters at one time.... my bikes... the kids bikes etc...I find its easier to keep track of maintenance if you do it as a production line process....lol


I use the Twin Air stuff as well...the cleaner is in powdered form(bio degr.)...mix a little with hot water as directed and its cleans a filter real fast...and its not hazardous on your hands..though gloves are still recommended.... especially when you get to the stage of oiling the filter and wringing it out........

its the best I've used..and fastest

I have never heard of this, tell me more. What's it called? It's from Twin Air? And it cleans the blue air filter oil? Can you clean it in the kitchen sink? I need some of that. I'm so sick of cleaning my filters in solvent or gas. ($$$$$$)

I have heard of the airbox cover, but didn't figure they had a Husky one.

I am going to order the Liquid BIO Dirt Remover and give it a try.

There is nothing more beautiful than a freshly cleaned and oiled Twin Air Husqvarna air filter. All pretty and blue...

Derek..the stuff I have is Twin Air dirt bio remover made by motorex....it comes in a liter bottle labeled Twin air..but says motorex below and its a powder........3 liters hot water to 100ml of the stuff.....I can clean 4 filters in one go....the stuff lasts a long time....I am still on the same bottle and through two seasons....



It works great with the Twin air oil....and your right they look purdy when there done...nice and blue

I saw the Bel Ray in George's shop. Probably not that close though.

How many applications do you get from a quart or liter?

Cycle Gear still does. There must be one near you.