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Will be doing some first time filter switch outs soon and looking for feedback on K&N filters. Seems like price is justified after 3-4 switches with AC Delco parts... is it worth it? I would be changing cabin/air for now, maybe replacing whole intake system in future. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

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Will be doing some first time filter switch outs soon and looking for feedback on K&N filters. Seems like price is justified after 3-4 switches with AC Delco parts... is it worth it? I would be changing cabin/air for now, maybe replacing whole intake system in future. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Is that with the price of the cleaning kits figured in? Also if you are new to oiled filters you will need to figure in the cost of a can of MAF cleaner spray.

The idea of an oiled filter is great but in reality very few take care of them as designed.

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Great for cabin filters. Not bad for engine either. Just not a fan. AC Delco provides better protection but most don't keep their ride long enough for it to matter.

 

 

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The Zip Senior Enthusiast

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I've used them for close to 40 years and still do, but everything is fine until one day you put too much oil on one. You will jack-up most of your emissions components which will cost around 500 bucks to replace them all. I am smart now and it won't happen again. Stick with OEM filters, cost will justify the mistake.

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I've used them for close to 40 years and still do, but everything is fine until one day you put too much oil on one. You will jack-up most of your emissions components which will cost around 500 bucks to replace them all. I am smart now and it won't happen again. Stick with OEM filters, cost will justify the mistake.

Good point. Most don't take the time to clean them properly and it can cause issues.

 

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cnet24 Enthusiast

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Appreciate the info everyone. I think for now I will stick with OEM but will soon replace whole intake system.

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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One thing to consider if you are looking to increase flow...K&N, AEM and others now make high flow DRY filters as well as drop in filters for the OEM air box as well as CAI replacements...just another option for you...

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Wanna know how many MAF sensors I've had messed up due to oil contamination in the last fifteen years? ZERO. None. 0.0

..and I drive 120 miles a day, 5 days a week. (That's 31,200 miles a year JUST back and forth for work, for the mathematically challenged) PLUS my other driving when I'm not working.

 

'round and 'round and 'round.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Wanna know how many MAF sensors I've had messed up due to oil contamination in the last fifteen years? ZERO. None. 0.0

..and I drive 120 miles a day, 5 days a week. (That's 31,200 miles a year JUST back and forth for work, for the mathematically challenged) PLUS my other driving when I'm not working.

 

'round and 'round and 'round.

+1 have run them in 4 vehicles now, almost 200k total miles combined between them all

 

 

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iCryWheniGoPoop Enthusiast

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I've never heard of trashing a MAF either. But I have had to clean a few due to customers over oiling.... Proper care/maintenance and you won't have issues.

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K&N's don't filter as well as a OEM filter. No way around that. The MAF may not get ruined, but it will get dirtier quicker. I'll run my AC Delco filter.

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