K&N silver black oil filters, great or marginal?

[DONWATERS]

I have seen the cut open videos online, they look solid however they don't publish any flow data or lifespan anywhere. Are they FU or M1 quality or lower?

 

[IndyFan]

I really don't know, but I'd imagine that if they had something to brag about, they would do it.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

They are lower quality. On par with the cheap economy filters and the economy jobber filters at best.

They do look cool with the red media, though

 

[ZeeOSix]

It's very hard to get flow vs delta-p data on oil filters.

 

[DONWATERS]

Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
They are lower quality. On par with the cheap economy filters and the economy jobber filters at best.

They do look cool with the red media, though

This it what I thought, looks good like their air filters, but filter poorly.

 

[Linctex]

This is impossible without part numbers.

*Generally speaking* , in the past - - - the K&N filters have just been a Mobil 1 filter, with that nut spot welded on the bottom.

 

[Linctex]

found this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Ap-F4xals

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted by Linctex

found this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Ap-F4xals


He doesn't even mention efficiency or holding capacity.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted by DONWATERS
I have seen the cut open videos online, they look solid however they don't publish any flow data or lifespan anywhere. Are they FU or M1 quality or lower?


The K&N white are M-1 and Fram Ultra quality. My black k&n looks solid and even has silicone ADBV. It looks equal to a Fram Tough Guard or Wix.

 

[MrWideTires]

I've been using them on my built STI, for ~$5.50 I like it.

Strong can, metal end caps, silicone adbv, real spring...

 

[MetalSlug]

where do you get these ?

 

[Triple_Se7en]

I've seen them at AutoZone and NAPA. I buy mine online. Ask Google for nearby stores.

 

[DONWATERS]

Walmart was clearancing them online, like under $3.

 

[Linctex]

Rockauto gets various part numbers in - but the supply is VERY ERRATIC - they obviously don't have a dedicated source