K&N Pro Series Oil Filters
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No. My PS-7014 had severe plastic end plate warping after only 6 months of usage. Cartridge oil filter, readily apparent when removing it. I'm not sure if that thing was still filtering completely given the end plate issues. I don't think their filter media stands up well to deformation when oiled.
Past discussions indicate that they're certainly adequate, but don't shell out big bucks for them:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3120587
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3120587
Originally Posted By: dparm
Past discussions indicate that they're certainly adequate, but don't shell out big bucks for them:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3120587
Other people have had the end plate warpage problem in the cartridge style filters, reported on this forum.
Past discussions indicate that they're certainly adequate, but don't shell out big bucks for them:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3120587
Other people have had the end plate warpage problem in the cartridge style filters, reported on this forum.
From what I have seen on here, I would stay away from them. Not quality for the price paid.
Check out the 2nd to last post by Motorking.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3322852/Re:_Fram_High-Performance_oil_#Post3322852
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Originally Posted By: Motorking
Hi,
I work for FRAM. The HP filter is identical to the filter we used to make for K+N before they sourced production to Korea. of course, it doesnt have the nut on the end. It has a very thick tapping plate, 500psi burst strength, 94% efficiency, stainless screen over the bypass valve. Super heavy duty and great for performance cars/trucks and off roading. That said, both TG and Ultra are better ate removing dirt from your oil.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3322852/Re:_Fram_High-Performance_oil_#Post3322852
Here is the quote
Originally Posted By: Motorking
Hi,
I work for FRAM. The HP filter is identical to the filter we used to make for K+N before they sourced production to Korea. of course, it doesnt have the nut on the end. It has a very thick tapping plate, 500psi burst strength, 94% efficiency, stainless screen over the bypass valve. Super heavy duty and great for performance cars/trucks and off roading. That said, both TG and Ultra are better ate removing dirt from your oil.
Originally Posted By: Andyge
any good.
Andy
The pro series is just a regular K&N without the NUT....
To expensive IMO... much better filters for same or less $
Only reason to use a K&N is if you have a oil filter that is very very hard to get to.
I used a K&N and cut it open after and I was not blown away by it...
I took pics and put here.
Im not saying they are bad.. I dont feel they are worth the $$$$$
Much rather have a FRAM ULTRA.
However if you have a oil filter that is hard to reach and you end up burning yourself trying to get regular oil filters off, then that might be the only reason to jusify using a K&N IMO.
Also they are not made in the USA anymore, so I would expect the price to drop... but Im sure that wont happen.
any good.
Andy
The pro series is just a regular K&N without the NUT....
To expensive IMO... much better filters for same or less $
Only reason to use a K&N is if you have a oil filter that is very very hard to get to.
I used a K&N and cut it open after and I was not blown away by it...
I took pics and put here.
Im not saying they are bad.. I dont feel they are worth the $$$$$
Much rather have a FRAM ULTRA.
However if you have a oil filter that is hard to reach and you end up burning yourself trying to get regular oil filters off, then that might be the only reason to jusify using a K&N IMO.
Also they are not made in the USA anymore, so I would expect the price to drop... but Im sure that wont happen.
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