Air filter oil

[roostyamates]

not sure if this is the right place to be asking but im sure some one can help..

is it necessary to buy air filter oil to re-oil the filter after washing? i have read people using just vegetable oil.. how safe is this?
would 10w40 engine oil be okay ?

 

[my67xr]

Filter oil is very sticky stuff, helps to trap dust etc on your filter before it can enter your carby.
Motor/Vegetable oil gets sucked into your carby through the filter, and dirt can follow, blocking all the ports up etc

Castrol Foam Air Filter Oil - 300g - Supercheap Auto Australia

 

[roostyamates]

okay cheers, a guy on here reckons he has been using vegetable oil for 30 years, with no problems.. how could this be true?
im going to supercheap tomorrow to get some chain lube will pick up some of that while im at it.

 

[SwapperMX]

okay cheers, a guy on here reckons he has been using vegetable oil for 30 years, with no problems.. how could this be true?
im going to supercheap tomorrow to get some chain lube will pick up some of that while im at it.

Because he will be some clueless schmuck that thinks he knows better !! Buy the right product and use it correctly. There is a reason they are on the market, regardless of what the conspiracy theorists will try and tell you. Clean air and good fuel is key to engine reliability. If you don't like cleaning filters as often, pre-filters can also be a good idea !!

 

[my67xr]

That member here would be Cactus jack, and he's definately not a clueless schmuck !!
http://www.miniriders.com/tech-talk/14424-oiled-air-filter.html?highlight=air+filter+oil

but each to their own, i prefer the super sticky Castrol or Shell spray on oil just for it's ease of use.

 

[Emilio]

Motoul filter spray! Great work doesn't let dirt through no lack in performance, even use it on my yz