Guys, can someone tell me what the company-recommended way of cleaning the air filter is? Do we really need to apply 'engine oil' on the foam after cleaning it with diesel/kerosene. I understand that it helps catching the dust better, but then it also reduces the flow of air to a great extent.
I am asking this because I have bought a new foam-type air filter today and will be changing tomorrow myself. Shall I apply oil, because I am taking it to Ladakh and the bike will eventually be gasping for air. There is a compromise in applying the oil, that is why the question.
If company wanted us to apply oil on filters, why do they themselves give us dry filters and not filters soaked with oil?
PS: My mechanic has been cleaning the filter with petrol and applying oil all these years. Now, I am changing the filter just for peace of mind.
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