Hello, I've noticed a few posts concerning K & N air filters, and they don't seem to be bad. Against this, Honda owners seem to go berserk when the subject is mentioned of using a non honda part as regards engine longevity. So basically, what I'm asking is: Who's right? And are these filters only good on American (GM) cars? And if so, why or why not?..Thanks.. Ted
K & N Filters
Sep 11, 2007
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I've heard of overoiled filters killing extra sensitive MAF's, but thats about it. Good product but pricey. I just use a $8 paper on my car and replace it when dirty.
bon Tuesday 11 September 2007 02:05 pm, someone posing as Ted took a rock and etched into the cave:
Following up on what Brent said, I had used a K&N on my '95 Jimmy. It ran for about 100K miles with the CAI system. I noticed little difference in HP.
All my other cars/trucks/vans have had the $2 paper part replaced about every 3-5K miles. Works just as well, since I don't particularly floor it on a regular basis.
Save your money, go to Vegas.
From what most people say, the car "sounds like" it has more power with a K&N, but the tests show it doesnt really help much if at all. Tests have been cited where the K&N lets more dirt into the engine than good quality paper filters.
My choice would be to avoid them.
To be honest, I wouldn't have bought it except for the fact that I got it from Amazon for $12.00. I figured at that price I couldn't go wrong. Thanks for all your input...make life interesting.
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