skiptomylo

I just got a 1996 ES300 a few weeks ago and I'm looking to put a K&N air filter into it. I've never replaced the air filter and I was wondering if it's just as simple pull the old one out and slide the new one in type deal or is it more complicated than that? Thanks.

that guy

When you buy a k&n filter it should come pre oiled so ya just pop it in ! next time you have to clean it and oil it instructions in the box

Pheonix

Don't buy a K&N filter.
They:
1) don't increase performance in any way
2) cost 3x as much as any other filter
3) require cleaning & re-oiling yearly
4) are downright nasty after a year, even when cleaned & re-oiled to spec



Stay away from K&N. By the time you buy one of those stupid SOB's, with a re-oiling kit to get to too year TWO in good condition, you could have bought ATLEAST 4 regular filters & changed them every other year without any fuss.

K&N sucks. Don't buy into their bull**** marketing. Because that's exactly what it is.

amf1932

I totally agree with Pheonix.

truongsta8

yea... the K&N air filters caused my 2000 ES to have a check engine light on.... after replacing the air filter to a regular one and drove for about 200 miles, the light went off....stay away!! never again will i use that!!

Pheonix

I know, I bought one & ran it for a year.
truongsta8 you probably introduced a vacuum leak, hit a loose wire, or the remote chance of oil getting on the MAF wire & confusing it. (I've never liked that explination)

Lexusfreak

Never had a problem with mine personally......had it 2 years now & owned them in my 2 previous vehicles.