ArchetypeZ28

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When cleaning your k&n or whatever filter you have, never spray more oil on it then what the directions say...
We just bought a used celica for my wife and the last owner over oiled the filter and the oil got sucked onto the maf and fried it. I didn't even know it had a k&n in it until the check engine light came on and i scanned the code to find out it was running lean. Opened the air box and it was obvious what was wrong. Replaced the maf and now all is well. I'm just glad i'm the only one who touches my ls1!

taintedmeat

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Should probably spend a few more bucks to protect that new maf, and throw a paper filter in there.

Tainted

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I dont see what the hell is so hard and challenging about oiling the filter. spray a very little bit and elave it alone you dont need to soak it

RPM WS6

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Better idea, just stay away from the K&N filters, IMO.

I used to use a K&N, then a Holley. Now I only use paper.

taintedmeat

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paper is where it's at. Superior filtration, at a great bargain basement price! Sure, you may lose 1/8 of a horsepower on some dynos, but I'm willing to accept that for higher quality filtration and maf protection.

oifish

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I had a K&N on my car, other than that its stock, I switched to a paper filter and have noticed a gain in MPG, with the K&N I would get low 17's and usually 16's but With the paper filter I get solid 17's and occasionally 18 MPG.

other than that there is nothing different, but because of the MPG difference im sticking with paper.

carado1984

i switched back to paper too.. AC Delco. cant go wrong with what gm gave us.

HotWS6

Use a paper filter!

blkbird

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Cant agree enough on that one..... I used to have a KN but too much of a hassle. Now its paper all the way!!!!!

staringback05

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theres nothing wrong with the k&ns....just like stated...if you know how to use the right amount of oil...and not be a dumbass...they work fine

koolaid_kid

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I have run K&Ns for over 35 years with no problems. (Yeah, I'm old.) But to each his own.

ChocoTaco369

K&N filters for the lose.

i'm gonna pay for a $65 air filter that nets 0-1 horsepower

it's the biggest scam on the market since the turbonator. the only situation i can see them helping is in nitrous/FI setups, or maybe 408 strokers laying down 700 rwhp. for a stock or even H/C LS1, they're useless IMO.

if it's a full K&N CIA, then that's different, but as for just buying a filter, that's a waste IMO. paper filters WAY better and you don't have to worry about oiling problems, all for less money and the same horsepower.

SmallTires

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Used K&N's on all my cars. Nothing has ever gone wrong. The internet cracks me up with some of the comments I hear. Just don't soak the thing and you will be fine.

ghardester

K & N sprays just a little oil on the filter before they put it in the box. It migrates throughout the filter before you buy it. But because the cleaner kit comes with a big spray bottle of oil, a lot of people spray both sides with way too much. And want to get the whole, wash, dry, re-oil task done in a couple of hours. Wash, let it really dry, spray a little oil, and re-install. The cleaner kit should last through several cleanings.

koolaid_kid

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Although it is true that I have always used K&Ns for all my CAIs (and pods on bikes), I also buy them for everything else for one reason. I buy it once. I do not buy them for the hp increase, there is none. Anyone who tries to tell you that is misinformed.
If you like to continue to buy the same thing over, and over, and over, ad nausium, then go paper. It is your choice.
This issue will never be resolved. We all have our opinions, and are entitled to them.
Peace.

taintedmeat

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Don't you have to keep buying the recharge kits?

koolaid_kid

iTrader: (21)

One kit = about 20-30 filters (low balling). If you buy the large spray bottle size, you are set for a long time. All you need is the oil, you clean the filters using dishwashing detergent.

BayAreaSS

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I just cleaned and oiled my K&N yesterday. Just dont spray too much oil and you're good to go.

staringback05

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i paid 45$ for mine....now...ive had it for 40k miles...and it looks brand new...

ThaBirdMan

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as long as you dont soak the damn thing for an hour you should be ok.