k&n filter

[Grizzly]

This is a discussion I've seen every couple years over the last 10 years I've been on TDR and everytime I see it I get upset at all the so called experts that are on here. I'll get slammed for saying this, but I've used one for the last 200,000 miles. I change oil every 5,000 miles and rarely have to add oil between changes. It used to be everyone was concerned about oil coating everything including the compressor vanes in the turbo. Not happening.



My suggestion is for everyone that hasn't used one just remember you are expressing an unfounded guestimate or just repeating a rumor. If you have used one and had a bad experiance, tell us your experiance, those of us that have had years and hundred of thousands of miles experiance should also be able to express our results.

I am not an expert by any means, but I do know two things;



1. The OEM filter works great for me, so why would I want to use anything else that's questionable.



2. The use of K&N filters have void some Dodge/Cummins owner warranty.



george

 

[Ram4Sam]

Lube oil analysis is an indirect measurement of air filter efficiency and, therefore, is secondary to a direct controlled test such as ISO 5011.

Yeah, I'm just a know-nothing internet expert who has worked for a manufacturer of industrial engines and compressors for over 37 years, with the past 32+ being in technical and engineering management. Our equipment operates in adverse conditions in oil and gas fields, marine environments, etc. around the world, so we know a little bit about air filtration and engine life.

But, hey, you've got a lube oil analysis report, so you obviously know more than I do.


Rusty

Rusty, never said because I have an oil report that I knew more than you, just posted an oil test report proving how well a K&N works for me. I was not aware of your past or area of expertise and wasn't suggesting you didn't know your stuff, just puzzled by the lack of credibility you seem to have in an oil analysis. Now, after seeing your work history, it is a bit more puzzling.

How well a non paper filter performs in the conditions of a Texas oil field or a marine envoirment or a test lab are not an issue for me since my truck, like most, doesn't exist in those conditions and never will. Like I said in a previous post, it works for me, will work for others and not for some.

No offense intended or taken

Sam

 

[Tractorat]

It probably mentioned here, but I didnt see it. Who makes the OEM air filter ? And what about the NAPA Gold filter ?

 

[HBarlow]

I believe Fleetguard makes the OEM filters. No idea about NAPA. I buy Fleetguard filters from Geno's Garage.

 

[Simplysmn]

Napa Gold are good also