Does your Air Filter go through all this testing?

[Scum_Frog]

K&N does!

http://www.carid.com/images/air-intake/kn/popups/kn-video.html

Check out the Two Guys Garage video near the bottom.

 

[chubbs1]

The proof is in the pudding, I care about how much silicon is getting into my engine. I think K&N fails paper filters in this respect.

 

[ltslimjim]

"Paper filters are for coffee"

 

[river_rat]

Originally Posted By: chubbs1
The proof is in the pudding, I care about how much silicon is getting into my engine. I think K&N fails paper filters in this respect.

+1. Although I am using a ProDry. Totally different animal.

 

[barlowc]

Originally Posted By: chubbs1
I care about how much silicon is getting into my engine. I think K&N fails paper filters in this respect.

But does a properly oiled K&N really raise silicon? If so, I don't think it's evident in the UOAs from either of my two vehicles, both which have been running K&N filters since I got them home from the dealer.

Saturn VUE UOA at 36K Miles

Nissan Altima UOA at 28K Miles

 

[ltslimjim]

Here is a question: Could the re-oiling product that K&N specifies to use on their washable/re-oil filters, actually contain a 'harmless' looking silicon?

I only ask before often times I see labs like Blacktone mentioning silicon and then saying 'it may be from sealant' etc. I thought that would fall under silicone before silicon, unless it changes chemical makeup once in the oil???

Could someone clarify for me?

PS: I do use K&N filters currently, but I'm open to switching it I know more dirt is getting in because of them. I wonder if this was presented to K&N(UOA with higher silicon reading while using their oil filters), what they would say?

 

[ltslimjim]

UPDATE: Okay, I sent K&N an email.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: Webpage
Sam Memmolo shares his thoughts about K&N products.


That saved me from actually clicking on the link to view the video. Phew, that was close!

LOL