I need a new Air Filter
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I need a new Air Filter
well, not me but my car does. Just took a peak today and eww. Its my first time owning a Lexus and with all the electronics/gadgets Lexus has I want the best for my car - long lasting & reliability. So I'm thinking about a drop-in K&N Air Filter but worry about the oil they use on the filter. Its not like a Honda where you can buy a $20 ebay intake and not worry about CEL lights. So will that be safe in the long run on my intake sensor? I mean, i know I could clean the sensor with a parts cleaner but just a caution Q that came in my mind. Car is daily drive/commute. No racing(spirited driving excluded).
I'd like to stay oem replacement filters. K&N good? what other brands are recommended?
My Car - 2000 GS400.
I'd like to stay oem replacement filters. K&N good? what other brands are recommended?
My Car - 2000 GS400.
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You can go HKS. It's really expensive, but I hear they're nice.
I wouldn't dare go K&N, but then again I don't want to have to clean my sensor all the time because the filter is oily. Not my style, but hey if you want it then go with it.
IMO though..
-: OEM Regular
-: HKS (Don't believe they use oil, don't know though)
I wouldn't dare go K&N, but then again I don't want to have to clean my sensor all the time because the filter is oily. Not my style, but hey if you want it then go with it.
IMO though..
-: OEM Regular
-: HKS (Don't believe they use oil, don't know though)
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http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/
FYI to everyone who have not seen the test. Obviously take this with a grain of salt. These are performance filters for the 2jzgte motor of supras.
Good info IMO
FYI to everyone who have not seen the test. Obviously take this with a grain of salt. These are performance filters for the 2jzgte motor of supras.
Good info IMO
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You can go HKS. It's really expensive, but I hear they're nice.
I wouldn't dare go K&N, but then again I don't want to have to clean my sensor all the time because the filter is oily. Not my style, but hey if you want it then go with it.
IMO though..
-: OEM Regular
-: HKS (Don't believe they use oil, don't know though)
I wouldn't dare go K&N, but then again I don't want to have to clean my sensor all the time because the filter is oily. Not my style, but hey if you want it then go with it.
IMO though..
-: OEM Regular
-: HKS (Don't believe they use oil, don't know though)
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You can go HKS. It's really expensive, but I hear they're nice.
I wouldn't dare go K&N, but then again I don't want to have to clean my sensor all the time because the filter is oily. Not my style, but hey if you want it then go with it.
IMO though..
-: OEM Regular
-: HKS (Don't believe they use oil, don't know though)
I wouldn't dare go K&N, but then again I don't want to have to clean my sensor all the time because the filter is oily. Not my style, but hey if you want it then go with it.
IMO though..
-: OEM Regular
-: HKS (Don't believe they use oil, don't know though)
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Skip K&N. Good marketing. But they are garbage. They flow more than stock. But they let more grit and crap in. They are hard on MAF's and piston rings. Not worth it. Just stick with OEM or a Napa Gold which is Wix, one of the best brands out there.
It's just not worth it to run these filters on these cars. The tiny bit of horsepower and added noise just isn't worth it.
It's just not worth it to run these filters on these cars. The tiny bit of horsepower and added noise just isn't worth it.
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no kidding,daniel, you ever actually used the k&n? i have had a k&n on my gs430 almost since i bought it (november of 2007) till i finally replaced it for the SRT last month. NEVER had a issue with oil on my MAF but i also didnt over oil it....the ONLY people who have issues with k&n have over oiled their filters,so many people on this forum spread propaganda about the k&n filter and most havent EVER used them or used them properly
I have NEVER used a K&N Filter, but I have heard that it CAN mess with the MAF and all that stuff, so that's why I stay away from it. I was just saying what I had heard about it, but I have never actually used one. I just stick OEM regular, lol.
Skip K&N. Good marketing. But they are garbage. They flow more than stock. But they let more grit and crap in. They are hard on MAF's and piston rings. Not worth it. Just stick with OEM or a Napa Gold which is Wix, one of the best brands out there.
It's just not worth it to run these filters on these cars. The tiny bit of horsepower and added noise just isn't worth it.
It's just not worth it to run these filters on these cars. The tiny bit of horsepower and added noise just isn't worth it.
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Whoa whoa whoa slow it down you two.
I have NEVER used a K&N Filter, but I have heard that it CAN mess with the MAF and all that stuff, so that's why I stay away from it. I was just saying what I had heard about it, but I have never actually used one. I just stick OEM regular, lol.
I have NEVER used a K&N Filter, but I have heard that it CAN mess with the MAF and all that stuff, so that's why I stay away from it. I was just saying what I had heard about it, but I have never actually used one. I just stick OEM regular, lol.
....till he posts some actual proof showing this, its still propaganda to bash them. i have seen any more bashing on this board then what people try and do to K&N....no BTW we all know im not affiliated with them
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then why comment on it daniel if you have no first hand experience? its just the same stuff people spew on here all the time....people bash the k&n ALL the time about the CEL's it causes and what not. well in 3 years i had NOT ONE CEL FROM THIS, not one single one. i never over oiled my filter and had no issues, i would still be running my k&n if i didnt just install my SRT intake.
....till he posts some actual proof showing this, its still propaganda to bash them. i have seen any more bashing on this board then what people try and do to K&N....no BTW we all know im not affiliated with them
....till he posts some actual proof showing this, its still propaganda to bash them. i have seen any more bashing on this board then what people try and do to K&N....no BTW we all know im not affiliated with them
I never even knew that people had CEL problems with the filter. The only reason why I do not run the filter is because I know if overly-oiled it can mess with the MAF and PERSONALLY I do not want to have to clean the MAF and all that due to the filter, because I know it could be possible to put a little to much oil into the filter. That's all.
Wasn't trying to bash their products.