K&N Air Filter
11-25-2014, 06:30 PM
#1
K&N Air Filter
Has anyone out there used K&N air filters? My mechanic suggested one. I have the utmost faith in him, but I'd like to hear a testimonial or two from fellow F-150 owners before I spend $53.00 on one.
TIA
STONEGREEN
TIA
STONEGREEN
11-26-2014, 12:24 PM
#4
Senior Member
Regarding K&N ...
- increases the likelihood of oil contaminating the MAF sensor. *Over time even minute oil contamination decreases power and MPG. When it's REALLY EXCESSIVE it will be intuitively obvious.
. - any increase in CFM comes at the expense of filtration.
. - cleaning is a PITA. *And, Yes, I've done it on MAS equipped vehicles.
. - Motorcraft, OEM air filters ...
- meets|exceeds engine air intake CFM requirements.
- good for 30,000+ miles (depending upon conditions).
- ABSOLUTELY NO possibility of MAF sensor oil contamination.
- dispose and replace maintenance.
11-26-2014, 01:11 PM
#5
That's about what I figured. Plus that oil contamination of the MAF can and will also coat the compressor fins thereby making them less efficient.
I'm more interested in the dry type of aftermarket filters. I had an Amsoil dry filter and was pretty impressed with it. Is anyone running one of those?
I'm more interested in the dry type of aftermarket filters. I had an Amsoil dry filter and was pretty impressed with it. Is anyone running one of those?
11-26-2014, 04:07 PM
#6
K&N is a quality brand
K&N is a premium brand so it's not unexpected that you'll pay a bit more for their filters. That being said, I've been using them for a few years now, and have no complaints, even with the heftier price tag.
