oiling k&n filter
03-10-2005, 10:21 AM
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oiling k&n filter how do yall apply oil to the filter and how much do you use? im tryin not to over oil it as ive heard it can get on the maf sensors. also, what is the point of oiling it anyway.....is there any pro/con to running it w/o any oil on it?
03-10-2005, 11:35 AM
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I always put a little oil on the gasket to keep it lubricated, and it's always a good idea to prime it before putting it on. It means a couple seconds less of running without pressure. I use the 1007 stock size, and I'd say it holds a little less than 1/2 a quart.
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03-10-2005, 01:51 PM
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run a stock paper filter- i guarantee you see no more than 2hp gain from k&n, plus any amount of oil in it can/will affect the maf.
also- k&n = 30$ or so
stock paper= 12$.
also- k&n = 30$ or so
stock paper= 12$.
03-10-2005, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FH212
You just have to put oil on the outside of the filter border not on the filter itself?
you oil the airfilter element itself.
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03-10-2005, 07:47 PM
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What is the difference between a regular oil filter and a K&N oil filter?? 
I just can't see the significance in adding performance to your engine... 
I just can't see the significance in adding performance to your engine...
03-10-2005, 08:27 PM
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What is the difference between a regular oil filter and a K&N oil filter??
I run a paper fram filter, you really dont gain much from a K&N. Also, I dont have to worry about oiling it, but just be careful not to over oil.
03-11-2005, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Martingale
My K&N came oiled already. Did you clean your filter and now need to re-oil?
03-11-2005, 09:52 AM
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I always oil mine when it still damp after cleaning. THis way I can use less oil and let the natural process of evaporation distribute the oil on the filter.
When the filter is still damp to the touch, lightly oil it and let is sit overnight. The evaporation will wick the oil arount the filter.
Works every time.
When the filter is still damp to the touch, lightly oil it and let is sit overnight. The evaporation will wick the oil arount the filter.
Works every time.
03-11-2005, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Burger
I always oil mine when it still damp after cleaning. THis way I can use less oil and let the natural process of evaporation distribute the oil on the filter.
When the filter is still damp to the touch, lightly oil it and let is sit overnight. The evaporation will wick the oil arount the filter.
Works every time.
When the filter is still damp to the touch, lightly oil it and let is sit overnight. The evaporation will wick the oil arount the filter.
Works every time.
03-11-2005, 12:55 PM
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Does anyone ever read the supplied instructions with the filter?
Oil when new as instructed, put it in, forget it for 50,000 miles. Clean and re oil and forget for another 50,000 miles. That is exactly what KN says to do with it. The whole dirty MAF thing comes from people re oiling the thing every 3,000 miles.
Oil when new as instructed, put it in, forget it for 50,000 miles. Clean and re oil and forget for another 50,000 miles. That is exactly what KN says to do with it. The whole dirty MAF thing comes from people re oiling the thing every 3,000 miles.
03-11-2005, 01:10 PM
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For some of us 50,000 miles is:
10 years of driving
Way too long as we have a CAI kit (FTRA) and it gets dirty fast
We are MEN and don't read the damn instructions unless something is horribly wrong.
Oil it right and you can do it once a week if ya want.
10 years of driving
Way too long as we have a CAI kit (FTRA) and it gets dirty fast
We are MEN and don't read the damn instructions unless something is horribly wrong.
Oil it right and you can do it once a week if ya want.
03-11-2005, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 98Z-6Speed
Does anyone ever read the supplied instructions with the filter?
Oil when new as instructed, put it in, forget it for 50,000 miles. Clean and re oil and forget for another 50,000 miles. That is exactly what KN says to do with it. The whole dirty MAF thing comes from people re oiling the thing every 3,000 miles.
Oil when new as instructed, put it in, forget it for 50,000 miles. Clean and re oil and forget for another 50,000 miles. That is exactly what KN says to do with it. The whole dirty MAF thing comes from people re oiling the thing every 3,000 miles.
you must not have a CAI, with mine, which i dont drive in the rain is black after about 3k- 6k miles. so go read you instructions, and drive for 40k+ miles with a dirty *** air filter
03-11-2005, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Burger
We are MEN and don't read the damn instructions unless something is horribly wrong.
I've always been a direction reader. I cannot even unwrap something until I have read and understand the directions. Dunno why.