K&N air filter = 20+ extra driving miles!
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SomeM3 drivershave had the lubricant from the K&N filter get into their intake system and cause problems. I don't know if they over-lubed it, but I have read in several placesabout thisproblem occuring. Hopefully, it won't happen to you, Lev.
30 mpg would be very good mileage for the 2.3, assuming your not talking pure highway.
SomeM3 drivershave had the lubricant from the K&N filter get into their intake system and cause problems. I don't know if they over-lubed it, but I have read in several placesabout thisproblem occuring. Hopefully, it won't happen to you, Lev.
30 mpg would be very good mileage for the 2.3, assuming your not talking pure highway.
Also, when I search for the oil filter, there's "VIN F" and "VIN G", what's that? I have 2.0L engine, and it has canister type, but there's a G in my VIN.
but VIN G on the KN website refers to cartridge type......confused.....Thanks.....
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RE: K&N air filter = 20+ extra driving miles!
I didn't know people had problems with the filter. Crap!Would i pick up the lubricant from advanced too? Any more info on any problems and how to avoid themwould be greatly appreciated.
I drive a mix of highway and city driving. The roads around here have few lights or stop signs and are wide and open. When i go to work and school then it's more of city driving.
I drive a mix of highway and city driving. The roads around here have few lights or stop signs and are wide and open. When i go to work and school then it's more of city driving.
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I've been a believer in K&Ns since my biking days.
The problems most folks have when they clean them is
1- clean them too often. Just because it looks furry does not mean it is obstucting airflow. Follow the K&N Guidelines for mileage. Really. Unless the grunge is packed down, it is just more surface area for filtration.
2- fail to wait until the filter is really dry before reoiling it. Oil and water don't mix, and oil does not properly soak into damp cotton.
3- over-oil. You just want to get the cotton oiled, not dripping.
If you carefully follow K&N's instructions, the filter will serve you well.
The problems most folks have when they clean them is
1- clean them too often. Just because it looks furry does not mean it is obstucting airflow. Follow the K&N Guidelines for mileage. Really. Unless the grunge is packed down, it is just more surface area for filtration.
2- fail to wait until the filter is really dry before reoiling it. Oil and water don't mix, and oil does not properly soak into damp cotton.
3- over-oil. You just want to get the cotton oiled, not dripping.
If you carefully follow K&N's instructions, the filter will serve you well.
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RE: K&N air filter = 20+ extra driving miles!
WhatFritz says seems correct to me. K&N states that after cleaning and a thorough drying, to lightly oil the middle of the filter only. After several hours, the oil will spread.
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Two questions, is the K&N filter just the filter for the stock intake or a typhoon type of K&N filter? Also, is the vehicle your driving a manual or auto? Im close to purchasing a K&N filter to see if it makes a difference in mileage.