K&N Air Filter

kayfaz · 03-15-2014, 03:04 PM

My car's due for a service and also need to change the air filter.

Is it worth going for a K&N Air Filter, I know there won't be much difference (if any at all!) in performance, but for the extra £15-20 is it worth it?

Are they any better than the ones from EuroCarParts?

AtlantaDude · 03-15-2014, 03:09 PM

Technically, with most K&N filters, they're wash and re-use. So yes, they're a bit more expensive, but you never really have to replace them again. Just buy the cleaning kit, which lasts forever, and you're done.

Terryk · 03-16-2014, 07:38 AM

I have installed one since 2011 (every car that I owned had a performance air filter). no difference in performance and you have to clean it every 5k-6k in order to maintain it in tip-top condition so consider this if you ll install one.
I also read that maf sensor will become dirtier with a performance filter but I didn't have any issues till now.

Ajs_435d · 03-16-2014, 07:45 AM

If you want if for performance dont bother, if you want to know exactly why fire away.

I wouldnt use one on my car personally regardless of the reuse element.

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Terryk Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F30 mineral grey N47 ed Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I have installed one since 2011 (every car that I owned had a performance air filter). no difference in performance and you have to clean it every 5k-6k in order to maintain it in tip-top condition so consider this if you ll install one. I also read that maf sensor will become dirtier with a performance filter but I didn't have any issues till now. __________________ F30 mineral grey N47 ed
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Ajs_435d Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,846 Posts Drives: 435d m sport m performance Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	If you want if for performance dont bother, if you want to know exactly why fire away. I wouldnt use one on my car personally regardless of the reuse element.
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