Over the years ive used lots of this type of filter on several different things from bikes to tractors and lawn mowers to land rovers. Ive always cleaned them with petrol then re-oiled with the lightest/thinnest oil Ive had at the time. Im not saying this is the best approach but in my opinion its not done my equipment or my pocket any harm.

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