OEM Cold Air help!
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Joined: 07-17-2006
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From: Dallas, GA
Been running K&N filters, both the drop in and the FIPK's for over 15 years. Never had any issues with the MAF. Maybe they were over oiled at some point (even factory).
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Joined: 03-05-2007
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From: Rochester NY/The Villages, Florida
I've had the K&N unit almost from the time the car has been new and never had any problems. It did make a small noticeble difference in power. 9HP...I don't know about that but I did get 35 MPG on a 8.5 hour trip this past weekend. I wonder if the stock filter would have shown the same results. All in all, I'm very happy. I did it most for looks and sound.
Joined: 04-22-2008
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From: Maryland
The only time I have seen oil build up on the MAF sensor is when someone used those recharge kits and used too much oil after they cleaned the filter. K&N now has oil less filters which claim to be just as good as the oiled ones which is the way I would go. I have used the oiled K&N on almost everything of mine for years and never had a problem with excess oil build up on the MAF.
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Joined: 10-02-2005
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From: VA
Solman, we are in 100% agreement on intake air temps vs power. Maybe I wasn't clear enough. Actually the HP will vary about 1% for every 10* F change in temp, hotter resulting in less HP, colder in more.
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From: Dallas, GA
That was probaly just a long day for me......
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Joined: 02-22-2008
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From: Long Island, NY, but stationed in Iraq
OK OK OK...
SO what I'm selectively hearing is that the K&N, properly or lightly oiled, will not cause an idiot light to come on and I can expect a small increase in HP and economy...Every body is generally happy with it so it's worth the 2 and a half beans...
SO what I'm selectively hearing is that the K&N, properly or lightly oiled, will not cause an idiot light to come on and I can expect a small increase in HP and economy...Every body is generally happy with it so it's worth the 2 and a half beans...
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The "recharge" oil for K&N used to come in a "squeeze" bottle. If you were not careful, you could overoil them. The last kit I picked up actually had a spray bottle to re-oil. Made doing the proper coating much easier IMO. I never had any problems the old way, but some did.
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