Air Filters - Engine and Cabin

[Condor_Azul]

just ordered the K&N cabin air filter after a bunch of Videos that showed it cools faster. i was gonna get the engine one too but Toyota says those can ruin the engine? i read up on that and it talks about how ppl don’t properly oil them and if you go to a very dusty place its possible. so im not going for the engine one. has anyone heard this ? ive never had issues before

 

[SlickLC]

kn are oil type filters - this can foul the maf sensor and can cause incorrect metering of fuel to air. for engine filter stick with oem.

 

[ultane]

just ordered the K&N cabin air filter after a bunch of Videos that showed it cools faster. i was gonna get the engine one too but Toyota says those can ruin the engine? i read up on that and it talks about how ppl don’t properly oil them and if you go to a very dusty place its possible. so im not going for the engine one. has anyone heard this ? ive never had issues before

Welcome to the asylum.

I agree. NEVER use a K&N on anything that you want to keep. I did engine oil analysis back in 2008 ish on my 2006 Chevy Avalanche and the amount of silicates in the oil was scary high. Later it was also a debated topic on one of the motorcycle forums that I was on, and people MUCH smarter than me explained why they should be avoided. When I called the company and spoke to the CEO, all that he could do was tell me that they were a family run company.

 

[BigMF]

The Mafia is also a family run business.

 

[EOD Guy]

just ordered the K&N cabin air filter after a bunch of Videos that showed it cools faster. i was gonna get the engine one too but Toyota says those can ruin the engine? i read up on that and it talks about how ppl don’t properly oil them and if you go to a very dusty place its possible. so im not going for the engine one. has anyone heard this ? ive never had issues before

Welcome to the Jungle!

As far as filters are concerned................. If you drive normal, IMO, you don't need after-market filters of any kind. Back in the day when OEM filters may have not been the best, as far as flow rate, maybe due to design or substrate, after-market filters were perhaps a performance enhancement (at least I thought so at 18). Most OEM modern filters are pretty good filters and the change (for normal driving) interval is very reasonable.

 

[Blue Sky]

Welcome to the asylum.

I agree. NEVER use a K&N on anything that you want to keep. I did engine oil analysis back in 2008 ish on my 2006 Chevy Avalanche and the amount of silicates in the oil was scary high. Later it was also a debated topic on one of the motorcycle forums that I was on, and people MUCH smarter than me explained why they should be avoided. When I called the company and spoke to the CEO, all that he could do was tell me that they were a family run company.

I have a K&N in my wr250r...Wondering if I need to go back to the sponge filters. yikes.

 

[ultane]

I have a K&N in my wr250r...Wondering if I need to go back to the sponge filters. yikes.

Truthfully, I do not know the answer.. I would consider using what Yamaha put on it when it shipped from the factory..

 

[chris_in_phx]

I replaced my cabin filter just a month ago via dealer. Was dealing with poor air quality (lockroom scene) and had it replaced. In less than a month-same problem. Not sure what the issue is, no old gym bags or golf shoes being left in the truck….

Its condensation/moisture within the ducting. If you run the air without ac for a minute or two before shutting off the truck it will help dry out the condensation. Im in AZ and i have this issue a lot; and Ive also found that the hepa filter folks have listed above, has helped reduce this mold/mildew smell as well.