K&N air filter is BAD for C43?
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K&N air filter is BAD for C43?
I just heard that K&N air filter gives trouble with MAF SENSOR(whatever that is). I just bought a couple of those filters for my C43 on EBAY. I am worried about the money I spent now......
Any advices are sincerely appreciated.....
Thank you
Any advices are sincerely appreciated.....
Thank you
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Originally Posted by Vardar
I just heard that K&N air filter gives trouble with MAF SENSOR(whatever that is). I just bought a couple of those filters for my C43 on EBAY. I am worried about the money I spent now......
Any advices are sincerely appreciated.....
Thank you
Any advices are sincerely appreciated.....
Thank you
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Originally Posted by SoCalCLK
I'm using K&N filters now on my CLK 430, and they have worked just fine. When it's time to "re-oil" them I'll just toss them and get new ones.
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I've run K&N's in every vehicle I 've ever owned.I clean & re-oil mine every 6 months wether they need it or not.The problem comes when pepole don't read the supplied instructions and over-oil ( marinate ) the filters and drop them in and head out to the highway and do warp-factor 5 and suck the excess oil into the MAF.No need to discard the filter , read the package ,follow instructions and it will outlast your car.
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Originally Posted by FLYNAVY
so for all of you who have done this "mod", do you notice any real performance gain in the '43? (or CLK430 for that matter)
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For me, the engine felt crisper and more responsive. Now when I get on the throttle from a standstill, the engine jumps more and has more response when commanded to accelerate.
Also, the exhuast is a little more throatier, especially when going up hill. You can always switch back if you are not pleased.
Also, the exhuast is a little more throatier, especially when going up hill. You can always switch back if you are not pleased.
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What are the green filters Hanniep?
Originally Posted by hanniep
I use green filters in my ML no problem with MAS...clean every 5000 miles when I change the oil...Like C43 said oil it don't marinate it!
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Originally Posted by SoCalCLK
I'm using K&N filters now on my CLK 430, and they have worked just fine. When it's time to "re-oil" them I'll just toss them and get new ones.
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So does that mean you are buying your 5th car?
Originally Posted by C43AMG
I am going to look at a 420SEL this weekend and I am taking the K&N with me to change out if I buy it.
