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Old 01-20-11, 10:41 AM
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I looking to change my filters. Thinking about K&N. What do you guys think?
Old 01-20-11, 12:16 PM
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I would stick with the factory filters. K & N lets too much dirt enter your engine. Also, the oil on the filter can ruin your mass air flow sensor.
Old 01-20-11, 01:06 PM
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I wouldnt want to make my LS louder. I love the silence with the distant growl of the V8 when I get on it. I agree, stick with the oem stuff
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Yes, I agree with sticking with OEM air filters, but I wouldn't hesitate to use their oil filter. I use a K&N air filter on my Harley, but I wouldn't use one on my LS.
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i got two K&N's in my LS..no issues whatsoever. Proper maintenance of the filter which inlcudes proper cleaning and re-oiling should not cause any issues. All my cars had K&N's and never once did i have any issues. My LS is NOT louder with these and I did it for add'l mpg. Its hard to calculate, but on road trips, I used to average about 28mpg..now I average 30-32 on the same trip, same speed, same hvac settings..only difference, I added K&Ns. a little mileage here and there does add up. Based on my past experience, i feel comfortable having these in my car
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I dont think you hurt anything with K&N filters, they are just expensive and I dont personally feel that you ever get as good as OEM because you dont clean them.. just toss and replace. The K&Ns that I have tried never cleaned up like they were new and I always felt they were more problem then they were worth, but its a personal preference, some people swear by them.
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I used a K&N filter in my Expedition years ago. Everything was great until it came time to cleaning and re-oiling. I will take the blame but I over oiled the filter which caused the MAF sensor to get fouled up. Needless to say, an expensive mistake to fix. I will not use K&N again and just stick with OEM filters.
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Originally Posted by Craig B
I would stick with the factory filters. K & N lets too much dirt enter your engine. Also, the oil on the filter can ruin your mass air flow sensor.
Maybe on the Lexus it could be different. On my civic k have used k&n for 148000 miles with no problems. I think it is a myth.
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
i got two K&N's in my LS..no issues whatsoever. Proper maintenance of the filter which inlcudes proper cleaning and re-oiling should not cause any issues. All my cars had K&N's and never once did i have any issues. My LS is NOT louder with these and I did it for add'l mpg. Its hard to calculate, but on road trips, I used to average about 28mpg..now I average 30-32 on the same trip, same speed, same hvac settings..only difference, I added K&Ns. a little mileage here and there does add up. Based on my past experience, i feel comfortable having these in my car
thanks it's kinda mixed here. Some had good. Reviews. So? E. Didnt. So, I am. Thinking about having a poll.
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Thinking about having a poll.

Don't bother. OEM or K&N, it ain't a nickel's worth of difference. Do what you want.
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