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K&N Oiled Filter or AEM Dryflow Filter

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Old 07-02-07, 04:03 PM
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Default K&N Oiled Filter or AEM Dryflow Filter

I have the K&N intake but its already time for me to replace the filter. I know I can clean it but it is just way too dirty and I was thinking of going with the AEM Dryflow airfilter. I have been hearing that Oiled Filter can cause damage to the MAF senosr. Is this true? Should I go ahead and order the K&N filter or the AEM? I appreciate the help.
Old 07-02-07, 04:27 PM
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I had a K&N drop-in filter on my previous vehicle. It worked great, but when I re-oiled it after cleaning I got the MAF problem soon after. I followed the re-oiling directions to the letter, so it was frusturating to have to replace the part. I've heard that the MAF can be cleaned if you know what you're doing, though.
Old 07-02-07, 04:33 PM
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A dry filter is much easier to work with but since you already have the k&n you might as well use it.

As long as you don't over oil the filter the MAF will be fine.
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Amsoil makes a dryflow filter the same size as the k&n and aem that has a veocity stack like filtered center. I don't know the # but you can x-ref on their site.
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