How “Not To Clean” Greasy Air Filters

How “Not To Clean” Greasy Air Filters FARM SHOP Handy Hints Tom Haller of Palmyra Neb recently responded to a story in our last issue on how a reader cleans greasy air filters on his Bobcat skid loader

    The reader explained how he sprays a can of starter fluid over the filter inside and out Then he soaks the filter in a small tub of water with Purple Power Degreaser cleaner added The filter is submerged in water and left there overnight The next day he shakes the filter out rinses it and puts it back into clean degreaser water A day later he takes the filter out rinses it off and then uses compressed air on it blowing from the inside out

    “I think washing air filter media this way will only lead to degrading of the media ” says Haller “As far as I know this practice isn’t recommended by any filter manufacturer and they should know with all the millions of dollars they spend on research

    “I don’t think anyone should rinse an air filter with solvent and then reuse it I’ve worked in the transportation business for more than 40 years Where I work we’ve made lots of money from people who think reusing or cleaning air filters is a good idea to save money

    “A Cat Cummins or Detroit over-the-road engine might require a complete overhaul after only 15 000 to 20 000 miles just because the operator thought he could save money by reusing air filters this way As far as skid loaders and other equipment go I could be wrong but I think breathing fresh air is very good for any engine I don’t work for any filter manufacturer – I’m just talking common sense ”

    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Tom Haller Lost Lane 66 Palmyra Neb 68418
 ph 402 780-6869

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