allways a very big risk when using compressed air to clean the element .. damaging or moving the protection mesh..and there goes big chunks of trash .. for me. .NO NO NO NO
and NO THANKS>.. use fram or purolator spin on..and toss it after 6k .. for a nice fresh new one.. MY Motor is not going to be trashed or prematurely worn out .. by a oil filter.. i use and swear by K&N's for intake side.. but refuse to clean an oil filter . just tooo many risks involved .. thanks . NO thanks..