Silicon level a good sign of air filtration?

[Beef97]

I'm very new to the oil analysis group and i'm learning lots every time i get on here! Thanks for all the good info guys! But after reading the countless debates about air filter "x" vs. air filter "y", there doesn't seem to be much difference when you compare the silicon levels. The only reason that i mention this is because everyone mentions silicon levels when they are talking about air filtration quality. Everyone assumes that paper filters work so well but i haven't seen any numbers that would convince me of this. How important are these silicon levels in determining air filtration quality?? Does anyone have any UOA's with trueflow or foam air filters? Any info is great info! Thanks!!!

 

[chico80x]

Look for UOA's of people with K&N filters and you'll see a difference. Last UOA on my 06 F-150 with an Airaid intake showed me with a silicon level of 25ppm. Blackstone said that this was also do to the engine only having 9k on it but I won't know for sure until the next UOA. Regardless, based on micron size alone, I'm sure that paper filters are more efficient.

 

[snoboy]

Beef97, remember that the purpose of this forum is sharing knowledge to gain knowledge. I would suggest you do your own experimenting to find which filter brand you prefer. Just remember to back it up with UOA. Everything in oil sampling is based on trends, including silicon. What I mean is you have to run the same car with repeated sampling and only change 1 thing at a time. If you run 5000 miles and take a sample and it appears good then run another 5000 miles but used different brand of oil , different brand of air and oil filter drove in winter vs. summer etc. etc. etc. then... you get my point. You must decide for your self and see what you get for results. Search the UOAs for filtration types.

snoboy

BTW K&Ns don't always produce more dirt.

 

[ssj4]

I've had the same K&N filter in my car for 12 year (the factory cartridge replacemnt). Either Blackstone is wrong, or it appear my filter is doing a good job.


Also, this U&O was done during bi weekly trips on a very duty construction site.

http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/s...ge=2#Post957271

 

[ssj4]

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