Alternatives to Air Filter Oil
Discussion
Benbay001 said:
markyb_lcy said:
What’s this about, saving money?
Well, yes.Not wanting to spend £20 on a re-labeled can of chain lube.
If it’s the same as chain lube, then use chain lube? (though which kind of chain lube? There are many - wet, dry, ceramic)
cuprabob said:
The oil provides the filtration therefore it's probably best to use the right stuff.
As said, they don't need cleaned / re-oiled that often
There have been a number of tests. That show cotton weave filters like the K&N do flow better than paper when they are clean. However they quite quickly become dirty and once dirty flow less than paper filters. Often quite significantly less. As said, they don't need cleaned / re-oiled that often
If it’s a race motor where every ounce of performance is required then it’s probably worth it. But on a road car swapping just the paper element is normally worth 0.5-3bhp. The cost of cleaning and oiling them frequently doesn’t really make sense for the gains.
Edited by 300bhp/ton on Sunday 12th April 20:50
Tony1963 said:
After this crisis is all over I’d be looking for a used oem set up.
K&N filters don’t increase power, reduce filtration, need cleaning etc.
Unless you’ve upped the power by a huge amount, they’re just worse.
The will costs a small penny. The car is a US import so the cost would probably be greater than sticking new cone filters on at every service K&N filters don’t increase power, reduce filtration, need cleaning etc.
Unless you’ve upped the power by a huge amount, they’re just worse.
Benbay001 said:
The will costs a small penny. The car is a US import so the cost would probably be greater than sticking new cone filters on at every service
What car is it? A different induction setup, removing factory baffles and restriction can certainly add power and alter throttle response. Gassing Station | Home Mechanics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff