Whats the point of oiling your air filter?

[Gay-R-D]

like the title says? What reason is there to oil or re-oil your air filter?

I mean wouldn't it cause more dirt and junk buildup?

[nyoneway]

If you didn't know. Oil catches dust alot better than something that's dry.

[Da Kine Guy]

it keeps it from squeeking :D

[TaeMachine]

it's better having the dirt buildup on the filter than in the engine.

[wingless]

A reusable air filter, like a K&N, needs to be re-oiled after washing so that the filter will trap dirt. For this type of filter, there is very little filter action after washing, before it's oiled.