Originally posted by cdelong
I clean my filters- no problems with premature wear at all.
I use dish soap or simple green- something that will "de- grease" the filter. Put a dab inside and outside and rub it around. Rinse real good with warm water (from the inside out) and dry overnight before oiling.
I re-use the same 5- 6 filters and only use them once or twice before cleaning again.
I do the same thing with no problems. I have a solvent washer that i flush the the filter from the inside out then wash with dish soap and rinse. Dish soap breaks the surface tension of the oil and gets all of it out of the filter. Dry and re-oil ready to go!!!