K & N filters

Me Again wrote:

timmac wrote:
My motorhome V-10 came with the Banks K&N type filter and housing, would I have bought one and installed it, probably not but I also don't tend to remove it either, as to being a dirt sucker they are not, to many people do not know how to use the K&N type filters, mine is clean in the tube after the filter, you must not over oil them, also let the oil dry before installing, also check it twice a year, also make sure your housing is tight, no leaks and all clips are on correctly, also clean and reoil 1 x per year not 25,000 to 50,000 miles as they claim..

Both my wifes Nissan and my daughters car after they have the oil change and filter change the mechanics never get the housing back on correct and it allows in dirt past the filter, seen this so many times, its usually not the filters fault for allowing dirt in, its usually the installer or owner..

Have you done a oil sample? Chris

No and I see no reason to, my filter works just fine, no dust beyond the filter like many say, however mine has the new Banks filter box not the factory box, its sealed very good and I have had K&N filters in the past and know how they work, you must check them at least 2 times a year and clean and reoil 1 x per year..