Oiled Air Filter: Problem or No Problem
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You guys do realize that to get higher air flow, it needs larger passages for the air to flow though right? Those larger passages also allow fine dust in at the same time until the point where the oil catches enough dust to effectively start actually filtering the air to the point that an OEM filter filters at. Before then, your engine is ingesting fine dust.On a NA engine, not that big a deal, but insert a turbo in the middle and those impellers get chewed up over time. It is what is known as dusting the engine. Well documented for the unbelievers too.
Use at your own risk. I find it is a waste of money with too big a risk. A standard OEM filter allows more than enough air for the engine to operate. Just like adding an aftermarket CAI, no benefit to it other than looks, the stock box is already a CAI.
Use at your own risk. I find it is a waste of money with too big a risk. A standard OEM filter allows more than enough air for the engine to operate. Just like adding an aftermarket CAI, no benefit to it other than looks, the stock box is already a CAI.
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Paper + a separator/catch can....just trying to keep the intake runners as clean as I can. If it's a waste of money to you...don't do it and don't tell me not to. Just checked the one on the wife's 2015 Honda Civic and found oil in it too...Even ol' Crazy Scotty Kilmer likes them,
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Vigilant - What about Motorcraft OEM filters? They are lightly oiled.
Product Features:
- Tight polyurethane seals are designed to be leak proof
- Chemically treated to withstand damage from oil and moisture
- Excellent dirt-holding properties with a 98.5% efficiency standard
Features & Benefits
The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.
Motorcraft air filters provide minimum restriction and maximum filtering
Multi-fiber high-density media captures harmful contaminants while minimizing restrictions even as the filter approaches the end of its life cycle - 99% efficient
Coated with a special chemical (surfactant) that enhances initial filtering efficiency and capacity
Coating is formulated to help resist damage from oil and moisture
Product Details
Part Number: FA-1883
Weight: 1.10lbs
Air Filter Frame Design: Flexible
Air Filter Material: Multi-fiber high-density media
Air Filter Oil Included: No Filter Oil Required
Air Filter Pre-Screened: No
Air Filter Shape: Panel Air Filter
Item Grade: OEM Standard
Package Contents: Air Filter
Package Quantity: 1
Washable Filter: No
Last edited by gDMJoe; Jul 26, 2019 at 10:27 PM.
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