Green vs. K&N air filters
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Had red for 3 months and my original MAF wen kaput. Might have been coincidence. Others swear that the oil from the red kills the MAF. Switched to green and have been trouble free since. Maybe they were right.
Butt dyno can't tell the difference.
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
I can't find any K&Ns for it. Any recommendations?
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Bob Brady at renntech said the oil used in them was damaging the airflow sensors of the CL and they discontinued it.
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
Had red for 3 months and my original MAF wen kaput. Might have been coincidence. Others swear that the oil from the red kills the MAF. Switched to green and have been trouble free since. Maybe they were right.
Butt dyno can't tell the difference.
Butt dyno can't tell the difference.
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Originally Posted by AMG2GO
There is one listed on K&N's site, no?
Bob Brady at renntech said the oil used in them was damaging the airflow sensors of the CL and they discontinued it.
Bob Brady at renntech said the oil used in them was damaging the airflow sensors of the CL and they discontinued it.
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Had K&N - Check Engine light was acting like the inside of my car was a disco. Threw K&N in the nearest trash can - disco's closed.
Maybe it was just a coincidence, but there have been more than a few threads in this forum where people have claimed that K&N screws with MAF.
I'd look at it this way - you're probably going to get some improvement over stock with either Green or K&N - the bigger difference will be between stock vs. aftermarket, not between Green vs. K&N. Why risk the MAF & CEL issues? Go Green.
Of course - I have absolutely no idea if Green uses "oil" like K&N so I might just be talkin' in a great big circle here......
I think "coolcarski" has used/uses Greens.
Good luck.
Maybe it was just a coincidence, but there have been more than a few threads in this forum where people have claimed that K&N screws with MAF.
I'd look at it this way - you're probably going to get some improvement over stock with either Green or K&N - the bigger difference will be between stock vs. aftermarket, not between Green vs. K&N. Why risk the MAF & CEL issues? Go Green.
Of course - I have absolutely no idea if Green uses "oil" like K&N so I might just be talkin' in a great big circle here......
I think "coolcarski" has used/uses Greens.
Good luck.
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Green also uses oil. Renntech pointed me in the direction of green citing the same MAF issues as you all have. They also said there is only a couple hp difference if any. The dealer for the green said it flows 15% more air than K&N. Anyways, I placed an order for the green yesterday and I'll see what happens.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Green also uses oil. Renntech pointed me in the direction of green citing the same MAF issues as you all have. They also said there is only a couple hp difference if any. The dealer for the green said it flows 15% more air than K&N. Anyways, I placed an order for the green yesterday and I'll see what happens.
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Maybe I worded it wrong. Renntech told me to get green because K&N had the issues that have been previously cited. Green does use oil but apparently theirs doesnt F up the MAF. Does it make sense now?
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Maybe I worded it wrong. Renntech told me to get green because K&N had the issues that have been previously cited. Green does use oil but apparently theirs doesnt F up the MAF. Does it make sense now?
I'd hate to ask how much a new MAF is for a CL600. For me its the MB filter until I know for sure. Let us know how yours works out please.
Are you happy with the Eisenmann? I was thinking of getting the sport.
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Originally Posted by AMG2GO
I'd hate to ask how much a new MAF is for a CL600...
It's $270 for the part itself, and $189 to cover the 1.8 hours it took to diagnose and swap out old with the new one.
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
Well I hate to tell ya. :p
It's $270 for the part itself, and $189 to cover the 1.8 hours it took to diagnose and swap out old with the new one.
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It's $270 for the part itself, and $189 to cover the 1.8 hours it took to diagnose and swap out old with the new one.
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Originally Posted by AMG2GO
I thought it would be like $2700.... that's how anything else is on that car! Did you have to pay or was it warranty? get that Green filter and let me know if you need a new one again in another 5000 miles.
Won't stop me from tryin' though! I can't find ANY aftermarket air filters for the CL600. At least not K&N or Green.
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I LOVE the eisenmann exhaust. I definitely recommend it. Sounds real mean. I only have a 430 and it sounds almost like a modded mustang or camaro but cleaner. I would like to hear what a 600 sounds like.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
I LOVE the eisenmann exhaust. I definitely recommend it. Sounds real mean. I only have a 430 and it sounds almost like a modded mustang or camaro but cleaner. I would like to hear what a 600 sounds like.
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I am now GREEN! Cant really compare to stock cuz my filter looked a little dirty, plus I had ITG filters anyway. Feels alot better. Nothing spectacular, but theres definitely a difference. Smoother, and the tires actually break loose easier than before. Maybe its just the placebo effect. I'll give you guys an update at 5k miles.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
I am now GREEN! Cant really compare to stock cuz my filter looked a little dirty, plus I had ITG filters anyway. Feels alot better. Nothing spectacular, but theres definitely a difference. Smoother, and the tires actually break loose easier than before. Maybe its just the placebo effect. I'll give you guys an update at 5k miles.
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They came preoiled. Did nothing special, just say the box in front of my door, tore it open and put them in. The biggest thing I noticed was that even though they are preoiled, they have very little oil. It doesnt even look wet. I remember the K&N's had oil all over the bag and everything. This had no oil on the bag at all. Maybe thats the secret, use low amounts of oil.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
They came preoiled. Did nothing special, just say the box in front of my door, tore it open and put them in. The biggest thing I noticed was that even though they are preoiled, they have very little oil. It doesnt even look wet. I remember the K&N's had oil all over the bag and everything. This had no oil on the bag at all. Maybe thats the secret, use low amounts of oil.
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
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Damn wish I would have known before I bought my K&N's. I still haven't installed them yet.
Do you guys think that if I leave them out in the sun for a day or two that it would dry out the oil a bit before I install them?
What do you think? My warrenty is up in August.
Do you guys think that if I leave them out in the sun for a day or two that it would dry out the oil a bit before I install them?
What do you think? My warrenty is up in August.
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Do you guys think that if I leave them out in the sun for a day or two that it would dry out the oil a bit before I install them?
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The oil is critical for filtration. I said the excess oil MAY be causing the problems, its just a theory that I made up. I wouldnt put it out in the sun. K&N and green might use different oils, so maybe thats why green uses less of it. K&N may require that much oil to operate properly. If the filter is dripping oil wipe it up before you put it in (duh). I have changed my MAF TWICE in the past year and a half. Good thing is that if you buy the MAF from mercedes its warrantied for a year so the second time was free. Anyway, I never used K&N's, it was stock for about a month, then went rennetch intake w/ ITG filters, went back to stock (to see the power difference), then ITG filters again. I believe there is a issue with the MAF itself, the oil just adds to the problem. Keep in mind ITG filters have no oil in them, the instructions for cleaning them is vacuum and put them back in. They look like a sponge, literally. If any local people need stock air filters have a pair i'll sell for 10 bucks. I only had them in the car for one run and it felt slower so I took them back out. I guess thats all for now.
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Who sells greens and can I get them for a '350?
I have a C350 on order and I know that I may have to wait until the C350 is around for a while to get filters. But since the C350 motor is the same as what's in the E350 shouldn't the filter be the same?
I guess, unless MB changed up the air intake to make it fit into a C.
Any suggestions on a supplier?
I have a C350 on order and I know that I may have to wait until the C350 is around for a while to get filters. But since the C350 motor is the same as what's in the E350 shouldn't the filter be the same?
I guess, unless MB changed up the air intake to make it fit into a C.
Any suggestions on a supplier?
