K and N air filters
Submitted: Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:38
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Brian B (Mackay Qld)
Hi all,
I am heading up to
townsville from mackay on friday night. Checked my air filter, it looks dirty but not that bad. It is a paper generic version from 20,000kms ago and just wondering if i should buy a K and N filter to suit my model.
I have a 1HZ landcruiser ute, i would lke to know your opinions and experiences regarding the use of higher quality air filters and differences in performance.
eg, my dirty paper filter vs new K and N filter for my trip to
townsville.
It would be good to use a pod filter but thats illegal, hehehe.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Reply By: Kumunara (NT) - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:47
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:47
I use a K&N air filter. They are good but if you read the instructions they are not suitable for off bitumen use. In theory you get improved air intake with the K&N filter and save money by not having to replace the filter.
I have not worked out the costs and suspect that there would not be much difference if you were purchasing the cleaner and recharge oil at RRP. I am lucky as I have a source where I purchased the K&N filter, cleaner and recharge oil at a very cheap price.
I carry a paper filter which I use when travelling off the bitumen.
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Follow Up By: Brian B (Mackay Qld) - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:54
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:54
Would you say it has given slightly better performance over a paper filter for on road use? My paper filter is dirty anyway, any increase in performance will be good.
Thats a good idea, carrying a paper filter for off road use.
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:50
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:50
Why is a pod filter illegal............and who the hell is ever gunna know anyway? No copper I've ever been pulled-up by, has asked to look under the bonnet.....
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Follow Up By: Brian B (Mackay Qld) - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:52
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:52
i dunno if a pod filter would suit anyway, because i have a snokle?
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:57
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 07:57
I did see a 4by once that had a pod filter on top of th
snorkel! ;-))
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 14:10
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 14:10
HAHAHHA, Officer did ask me once to have a look under the hood as he couldn't believe the car and van could do 130. Turns out they can and he was happy all OK in the engine bay just a sore hip pocket for me AGAIN!!.
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Reply By: traveller2 - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 08:09
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 08:09
Stick to the standard Toyota washable paper filter, much better for your engine, oiled foam filters let too much fine dust through.
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Follow Up By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 08:14
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 08:14
I agree. I ran oiled foam filters on my rally car and found them to perform worse than paper when off road. They let quite a bit of dust thru.
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Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 13:20
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 13:20
Your K & N will turn to mud off road and give you grief.
Trust me on this one as I have a K & N on the JEEP which is really a bitumen 'girl' cause I am too scared to take it off road in case of a electronics malfunction.
K & N works a treat on Bitumen.
On my 1HZ Troopy on the other hand I only use the OEM paper filter and all is
well.
Member BONZ had a K & N filter on that 'thing' he drives whilst working on the 05 Outback Challenge, and it turned into a useless 'mud pack' in a very short amount of time.
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Reply By: _gmd_pps - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 15:08
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 15:08
different engine .. same filter material and concept .. \
read yourself ..
www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm
have fun
gmd
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Reply By: Exploder - Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 20:11
Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 at 20:11
I use them and have done for the last 60,000K’;s in my current car, The Explorer OEM filters are $68 a shot and I would have had to replace it 4 times by now, the K&N coast me $130+$20 for the Cleaning Kit that isn’t even half used yet.
They work and filter fine, If off road I simply Check it more frequently and if need be give it a tap out and apply some more oil to keep it fresh.
I have never had a trace of dirt or dust in my intake tubing, As for turning to Mud,
well I don’t know what Dust tornado you guy’s go driving throe when out bush, maybe I just don go as hard corer as others> “Enter Photo of my Mud, Bug and Dust covered car after the Mid year Gascoyne trip if I had it on file” LOL
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