Question about none-OEM air filter
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Question about none-OEM air filter
Hi there,
I got my question about the air filters. On one hand I constantly hear and read about better performance, cleaner burning process and better gas mileage. But on the other hand I also hear at least as many times as I hear good things that non OEM filter could damage my sensor or even my engine at all.
The question is what is right and what is wrong with those to statements?
Thanks guys.
I got my question about the air filters. On one hand I constantly hear and read about better performance, cleaner burning process and better gas mileage. But on the other hand I also hear at least as many times as I hear good things that non OEM filter could damage my sensor or even my engine at all.
The question is what is right and what is wrong with those to statements?
Thanks guys.
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the air filter isn't what screws up sensors and such- it's the idiots that over-oil them/clean them incorrectly that screw up sensors. i've had a k&n in my focus for 150k miles and all has been well. i've had one in my benz for 6 months or so and no problems there either.
although i think k&n's and other aftermarket filters perform better, i don't think they are as good as the vendors claim.
although i think k&n's and other aftermarket filters perform better, i don't think they are as good as the vendors claim.
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Oil is already on them. Just take them out of package and put them in. The problem is when people clean them after a few thou and end up spraying them til they drip. Just a light sweep with the spray is all it needs.
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Hi there,
I got my question about the air filters. On one hand I constantly hear and read about better performance, cleaner burning process and better gas mileage. But on the other hand I also hear at least as many times as I hear good things that non OEM filter could damage my sensor or even my engine at all.
The question is what is right and what is wrong with those to statements?
Thanks guys.
I got my question about the air filters. On one hand I constantly hear and read about better performance, cleaner burning process and better gas mileage. But on the other hand I also hear at least as many times as I hear good things that non OEM filter could damage my sensor or even my engine at all.
The question is what is right and what is wrong with those to statements?
Thanks guys.
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depends on how much you can find a k&n for. i found mine on amazon.com for really cheap- so i bought them.
i know there are others, but i can't think of their names off of the top of my head- but C32used (or something like that) did his own tests at the strip with stock, k&n, and green filters- the two aftermarkets ran consistantly quicker. i believe they work- however, i don't think they work as well as they are advertised.
i know there are others, but i can't think of their names off of the top of my head- but C32used (or something like that) did his own tests at the strip with stock, k&n, and green filters- the two aftermarkets ran consistantly quicker. i believe they work- however, i don't think they work as well as they are advertised.
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I use K&N's in all my cars, as well recommend them in the cars that we tune.
They are great and the increased air flow is really noticeable in our applications. As previously stated, only when they are overoiled or installed improperly are there any problems.
They are great and the increased air flow is really noticeable in our applications. As previously stated, only when they are overoiled or installed improperly are there any problems.
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the air filter isn't what screws up sensors and such- it's the idiots that over-oil them/clean them incorrectly that screw up sensors. i've had a k&n in my focus for 150k miles and all has been well. i've had one in my benz for 6 months or so and no problems there either.
although i think k&n's and other aftermarket filters perform better, i don't think they are as good as the vendors claim.
although i think k&n's and other aftermarket filters perform better, i don't think they are as good as the vendors claim.
