K&N Filters
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From: Chicago burbs
2015 S550
If you're looking to get the K&N strictly for performance gain, you're wasting your money. You'll get zero HP gain out of them despite the mfr claims.
If you're filters need to be changed, and the K&N's are cheaper than the OEM filters, then go for it.
If you're filters need to be changed, and the K&N's are cheaper than the OEM filters, then go for it.
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Tampa, FL
2018 C43 Convertible
I've used K&N filters on my cars and motorcycles over the years, and as Dave has suggested never seen any performance gains.
Oil filters -especially for motorcycles- are important parts which can be crucial to the operation of the engine. Most cheap aftermarket brands have particle size incompatibilities and should be avoided. K&N mostly outperforms those brands.
I'm sure MB uses high quality filters and you probably would be better off using OEM unless there's a huge price difference.
Oil filters -especially for motorcycles- are important parts which can be crucial to the operation of the engine. Most cheap aftermarket brands have particle size incompatibilities and should be avoided. K&N mostly outperforms those brands.
I'm sure MB uses high quality filters and you probably would be better off using OEM unless there's a huge price difference.
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2020 s560,2006 cadillac dts performance, 1998 cadillac deville, 2011 mercedes benz s550 4matic
I use k and n filters on all of my cars. very simple wash re oil remove excess oil reinstall. never have to buy filter agin
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Central BC Canada ehhhh
'12 s550, '13 e550 vert, '13 glk 250 bt, '14 gl350 bt
I'm using AFE dry filters, no oil and 99.4% filtering efficiency. Very dusty up north, I can vacuum or wash them every few months. Price was the same as two disposable oem filters.
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