But how much is the OE Lexus filter?Usually GM OE isn't more expensive--but one item on my wife's car that is through the roof for OE. The cabin air filter, being around $23-$25. On my Lexus I think Denso aftermarket was maybe $8.
But how much is the OE Lexus filter?Usually GM OE isn't more expensive--but one item on my wife's car that is through the roof for OE. The cabin air filter, being around $23-$25. On my Lexus I think Denso aftermarket was maybe $8.
The Motorcraft OEM filters have worked well for me in this application.Pulled my Project farm approved Wix filter out of my Ford FoST only to find the intake tract full of dust. Upon inspection of the filter, I found the adhesive binding the media to the plastic housing had weakened. So I threw my trusty k$n back in there with a panty hose pre-filter on it. Get a wix they said, it’ll be great they said….
How many times has wix let you down. I’ve used wix plenty of times in the past with no problems. Currently running a microgaurd which I believe is a wix offshoot and it is made well.Pulled my Project farm approved Wix filter out of my Ford FoST only to find the intake tract full of dust. Upon inspection of the filter, I found the adhesive binding the media to the plastic housing had weakened. So I threw my trusty k$n back in there with a panty hose pre-filter on it. Get a wix they said, it’ll be great they said….View attachment 168768
I have always wondered whether bonding paper to hard plastic is really the best design. I'm sure that is exactly how the OE filter is made, but it doesn't look like this design is very forgiving to any slight manufacturing issues or any pulling / flexing forces that could happen during installation and removal.Pulled my Project farm approved Wix filter out of my Ford FoST only to find the intake tract full of dust. Upon inspection of the filter, I found the adhesive binding the media to the plastic housing had weakened. So I threw my trusty k$n back in there with a panty hose pre-filter on it. Get a wix they said, it’ll be great they said….
That is very unfortunate to hear, but it tracks with experiences posted in the oil filter forum. I'm surprised to see quality drop under a MANN+HUMMEL. German companies are usually fairly strict about precision and attention to detail. Prices have gone way up and quality seems to be going down... no wonder multiple auto stores have transitioned their house brands to other manufacturers.Here's what I'll tell you all. I live in a Charlotte Suburb (Fort Mill, SC.) Work in North Charlotte. WIX is one of our clients in Gaston County. Been there several times. Since they were bought by M&H, a lot of corners have been cut, less filters made in the usa, ETC. so, ymmv on these.
Can’t tell you how many fouled MAF sensors are ruined by K&N filters. When I see P0102, P0103, P0104, P0174, P0171 I go straight to the air box and majority of time it’s a K&N filter. We toss them across the shop and tell each other another one. K&N makes us some money. LolI would take ANY pleated paper filter over K&N.