K&n air filter - Diesel Forum

Chainsaw6 · 09-25-2001, 06:59 AM

I have noticed that a lot of you still run this filter. After reading some of the older post I was wondering if any of you have had trouble with oil getting on that sensor wire the other post were concerned about.

NoMo · 09-25-2001, 09:55 AM

I've used a K&N filter for 4 years on my wife's Expedition. Not once have I had any problems. Just be sure to not over-oil the filter when you clean it and everything will be fine.

When it comes time to change the one in my SD, I'll go with a K&N.

scotty2222 · 09-25-2001, 11:45 PM

I had the K&N filter charger kit on my other truck and had know problem with that, But friend of mine had problem with mustang. All he did was to take a Qtip and Rubbing Alchol rub this on the wire(mass air flow sensor) very carfully, this should take care of it.

V10 man · 09-26-2001, 02:50 AM

I've used my K&N for 30k in my F150 then moved it into my F250. I have 69k on the F250. No problems.

crewzer · 09-26-2001, 09:39 AM

I also transplanted my K&N filter from my '97 F-150 to my Y2K F-250 SD -- no problems with either engine.

MECHANIC88115 · 09-26-2001, 09:23 PM

Well here is my opinion on the k&n, first they are good if you aren't in a dusty area, around here the dust is pretty bad at times, and they don't stop all the dust from getting in to the engine, and second I don't think they really make that big a differnce, not enough anyway to risk hurting your engine. Just my humble opinion, Mason

twinbulls · 09-30-2001, 11:24 PM

Had a K&N on my 1988 f-250 w/351 it went over 327,000 miles.No problems.Lived in up state NY to southern FLA.
Now Have one in this Truck and see No problems,just shake it out and clean every 20 or so thousand miles, [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Iam happy with K&N..

outpost22 · 10-01-2001, 12:29 AM

I've had several and like 'em.

First, if you keep the truck past the point of changing 4 regular air filters (probably 2 years or less for most of us), they (K&N)pay for themselves.

Second, they don't need to be cleaned near as often as a regular filter needs to be changed due to more surface area.

Third, I ran them in race bikes for years in dust that was choking with no perceptible ring or piston wear other than normal "wear and tear".

I do recommend them. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Chainsaw6 · 10-01-2001, 06:22 AM

Thanks for all the input! I appreciate all of your help.

Bill