Panel (flat) Air Filters

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1. Remove the existing air filter from the air filter housing/box. Carefully clean inside the housing with a shop towel being careful not to wipe or knock contaminants into the air inlet.

2. Remove the new AMSOIL air filter from its packaging.

3. AMSOIL panel (flat) filters have two basic production designs. However, both flat filter design types must be installed with the "foam side" facing the incoming flow of outside air, and the "wire cage side" facing the side leading to the engine. If your flat AMSOIL filter has:

   1. Rubber Molding Edges: Make sure you are installing the flat filter in the correct direction, and then carefully place the filter in the housing box until the rubber edge comes in complete contact with the housings sealing ridge/edge.

   2. Foam Fit Edges: Note that this type filter is designed to be slightly larger than the air filter housing box. Make sure you are installing the flat filter in the correct direction, carefully work the air filter into the box to provide a "form-fitting" airtight seal, and gently press the filter until it comes to rest on the housing's sealing ridge/edge.

4. After carefully reinstalling the air filter housing cover, affix the AMSOIL air filter label to the housing cover, filling in the installation date and vehicle mileage.

The AMSOIL Air Filter may be cleaned and re-oiled at regular intervals. When properly serviced, it never quits filtering!

Service Instructions:

While some mechanics and users may choose to install a new air filter after receiving the benefit of AMSOIL's extended service protection, you do have the option of further extending the service life of your air filter, but only after proper cleaning and re-oiling of the foam filter media. Should you choose this option:

1. Remove the air filter from the filter housing. Carefully clean inside the housing with a shop towel being careful not to wipe or knock contaminants into the air inlet.

2. DO NOT remove the foam from the wire frame (they are attached). Instead, wash the "entire" flat filter in detergent and water. Alternately, you can wash the filter in a cleaning solution. However, gasoline and other fuels are not recommended for safety reasons and due to their adverse affect on the foam filter media. RINSE THE FILTER THOROUGHLY WITH CLEAN WATER AFTER WASHING.

3. (Very Important!) ALLOW FILTER TO DRY THOROUGHLY.

4. Re-oil foam filter media with AMSOIL Foam Filter Oil (other oil substitutes are not recommended). Use enough oil to completely saturate the entire foam filter media.

5. Work the AMSOIL Foam Filter Oil into the filter foam media with repeated squeezing and "make sure" it is completely and thoroughly massaged into the entire thickness/depth of the foam media. Blot excess oil from the filter media.

6. Reinstall the oiled air filter into the air filter housing according to Filter Installation instruction 3 above.

7. Record the service date and vehicle mileage on the label.