lexusplz

Have anyone used the K&N filter on the Lexus IS200t? If yes, what are your thoughts on it? Does it give a little better fuel eco, better pedal response?


Does this one fit?

AMNss

I have it for the is350 and its good, but I think you should go for dry filter instead of oil one. However if you seek performance you should hold off until a proper intake is out.
Btw this is the same one I'm using in my is350, so I'm not sure if it fits, so if it fits then you can buy the f sport filter which is a dry one.

lexusplz

What is the difference between oil and dry one? I have the non-fsport version of the is 200T

Vivid101

most say that an oiled filter is less restrictive than a dry filter. You have to clean and oil the filter every 10k miles or so. Its not that big of a deal.

An intake for a turbo IS is a great mod.

AMNss

The oil filter are more difficult to clean and you will have to dry it well before using, since any sprayed oil over the MAF will give you CEL. I would go for dry one because the turbo engine may have higher suction flow, so the possibility of getting CEL is higher.

lexusplz

Do you know if there is a K&N filter that is dry? How does the filter look like?

AMNss

Does the 350 filter fits the 200t? If yes you could buy the f-sport filter which is a dry one.

lexusplz

which K&N model number is the dry one?

Vivid101

The oiled filter won't hurt your car. I've used oil'd filters on turbo cars since 1998 and never had an issue with a CEL light. If you don't spray a gallon of filter oil on it after cleaning it, you will be fine. Just follow the instructions.

I used to clean mine every 7-10k miles.

AMNss

Actually its not from K&N, it is from Lexus performance department.

3ISRC

I would recommend dry fsport filter instead.