Wix vs K&N?
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Wix vs K&N Oil Filter? I've been running K&N oil filters, but I'm not sure if the extra price is worth it. I always ran Wix in the past and was happy with them. Does anyone know where I can find actual comparisons to read? I've Googled it, but got back a bunch of crap. I'm going to continue to run the K&N for now, but I'd like to find an actual test comparison, not a bunch of opinions, for the two to let me know if the price difference is justified. Thanks.
Last edited by FL01SS; May 24, 2006 at 10:27 AM.
air or oil filter??
I use WIX for my air and the longer K&N for my oil.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...;f=15;t=000564
I use WIX for my air and the longer K&N for my oil.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...;f=15;t=000564
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Originally Posted by contraststriker
Have you looked on bobistheoilguy.com they have/had a comparison test of several major filter brands (it was a huge thread with pics of the internals and flow tests)
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I stick with the longer K&N filter. The Wix is probably very good but I have not seen any independent tests on the Wix yet. I believe your oil is the most important fluid in your car and I don't see skimping on oil or an oil filter to save a few bucks. Just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by 2K2WS6TA
Have you looked on bobistheoilguy.com they have/had a comparison test of several major filter brands (it was a huge thread with pics of the internals and flow tests)
Originally Posted by Mike02Z
I stick with the longer K&N filter. The Wix is probably very good but I have not seen any independent tests on the Wix yet. I believe your oil is the most important fluid in your car and I don't see skimping on oil or an oil filter to save a few bucks. Just my opinion.
So again, I'm curious to see some actual test results, and not everyone's opinions on the topic.
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So again, I'm curious to see some actual test results, and not everyone's opinions on the topic.
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Originally Posted by Mike02Z
I agree with you 100%. When an independent test shows it is just as good at filtration I'll be the first to switch. Until then I'm sticking with the K&N which does have a very good independent test.
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I checked and couldn't find the big test thread either, guess it's gone 
(maybe it's been archived tho how you'd access it IDK)
(maybe it's been archived tho how you'd access it IDK)
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No data on the K&N, but this link has some excellent information on the various filters out there...http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
My opinion, WIX all the way. I used to work at an autoparts store, which doesnt say ANYTHING FACTUAL, but the amount of people that woudl coem in and continue to buy WIX filters after me selling them there first one was unreal. The people woudl come in, ask for me and want another one of "them great filters" They would claim tehre oil was much cleaner after changing to Wix from fram. I never have used K&N filters, but I would run WIX on mine if it was me..... Jus tmy .02 man, from actual customer experience. Again, not any actual tests, but figured it was worth throwing out there. I also switched to a WIX on my 2nd gen DSM turbo, and the oil was imensly cleaner after changing from a cheapo. Good luck on your searches pal!
Because lots of people bought them? Is that what someone said? Lot's of people bought the pet rock in the 70's too. There are still lots of people who believe putting stickers and a fart can exhaust on their cars make them faster. Geritol was marketed and sold in the 50's as being able to cure "tired blood". Cigarettes were said to be good for you and help cure throat problems as well at one time. People in large groups seem to be morons and will believe almost anything for the most part. 
If the general public thinks something is good odds are I'd go another way. My guess is all those people buying Wix filters bought them because they were cheap or listened to someone who listened to someone else who still had no clue other than the fact that his car did not blow up when using it. Again, it is probably a very good filter but I keep looking for head to head test results and have not found any yet. I'll keep looking though.
If the general public thinks something is good odds are I'd go another way. My guess is all those people buying Wix filters bought them because they were cheap or listened to someone who listened to someone else who still had no clue other than the fact that his car did not blow up when using it. Again, it is probably a very good filter but I keep looking for head to head test results and have not found any yet. I'll keep looking though.
I said somethign alogn them lines, but i suggest you read my post please. obviously you missed the custoemrs saying there oil was not near as dirty, and you obviuosly missed me sayign the same thing,f rom FIRST HAND knowledge..........