K&N Panels and MAF meters in a Porsche Turbo

[gasguzzlingV8]

Hey Guys,

I'm having to replace the panel air filters in my Cayenne Turbo, was thinking about possibly replacing them with the K&N panels.

There is always lots of stories about how MAF sensors get clogged up with oil from the K&N, I just wondered if anyone on here had any experience of having a porsche or audi Turbo, with MAF's and how they are getting on, or had any bad experience with oil fouling.

Is it just because people over oil them, when cleaning?

Thanks in advance

Chris

[Vixpy1]

I don't like them on MAF equipped cars, seen too many dead MAF's due to them being fitted.

However how much of this is due to the owners over oiling them I don't know.

[AndrewMontgomery]

I had ongoing MAF trouble in my previous steed (996 turbo) and only sorted it when I put back the paper filter.

I'd avoid it myself.

[Martian O]

I have a BMC (similar to a K&N) panel filter in my Turbo for 2.5 years, no problems here.

[6C4GTS]

Martian O said:

I have a BMC (similar to a K&N) panel filter in my Turbo for 2.5 years, no problems here.

No problems - any real benefit?

[Martian O]

6C4GTS said:

Martian O said:

I have a BMC (similar to a K&N) panel filter in my Turbo for 2.5 years, no problems here.

No problems - any real benefit?

Nicer induction sound, clean every 20K or so, no noticeabele difference in performance, but trying to distinguish 3-5bhp when you have 500+ is going to be difficult! And it looks nice when you open the engine cover....