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hardk0re,Oct 13 2005, 08:09 AM Wrote:I'd say just buy a second one so you always got one ready to roll and don't need to turn it into a big ordeal just to swap a filter.
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I'm going to do that when they go back on sale again at Canadian Tire. Sometimes, it takes a while for the filter to dry after you wash out the crap. I've haven't had the time to just let things sit while I need to be across the cities in 30 minutes. It's out of convenience really.

But if you want to save the money, just make sure you have a good few hours for the filter to dry after washing, as well as some good few minutes to let the oil soak in.

PS> I usually clean mine twice a year - spring and fall. I might clean it before hitting the On Track, but that's about it. Unless you are in a really dusty and/or rural environment, there shouldn't be a need to clean it more than that.

Note though I wouldn't just leave it in there and forget it. Take it out periodically and inspect it. Lots of times, I find some of those dandelion spores or chunks of leaves get inhaled. If it gets dirty, then clean it.

When you do inspect it, look at the piece of breather foam that is at the bottom. I think it's just a few bucks, but I've found that if you didn't let the oil dry completely, it can muck up this foam.