OK. So I've searched and seen a lot of threads discussing the problem of their drop-in or aftermarket air filter (specifically K&N) having too much oil and leading to damage of the MAF.

So, is the best bet to clean the filter when you get it and re-oil it yourself? or?

Also, Would someone have a similar problem when purchasing the product below opposed to the drop-in?

http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...roducts_id=170

In other words, is it only K&N's drop-ins that have this problem or all of their intakes?

Just want to make a good intake decision...

Thanks

 

Do not oil filter you will gum up the maf.

 

So clean off all the oil it comes with and put no oil on? Please continue to explain...

 

the k&n comes waaaayyy over oiled ( you will see it in the bag when you get it) you can wipe off the exess, but it still seems to drip off over time. you can either use their kit to clean it once and then use the spray can type of oil to lighly re-apply if you are worried about maf. dont run it dry dry, but it always comes over oiled imo (both drop in and cone), it drips in the air box

 

There is a right way and a wrong way to reoil the K&N filters. As someone mentioned above, the key is applying a light coat from the aerosol spray can. Don't use the pump bottle.

Here's how: Slosh the filter in a bucket full of warm water with a couple drops of foamy dishwashing liquid. Rinse in clear water. Stand the filter up and let it air dry.

In the mean time boil a couple inches of water in a small saucepan. Once water boils, remove from heat. Now with the water off the stove, stand the aerosol can in the hot water for a couple of minutes. This will make the oil spray uniformly fine, otherwise it tends to come out in big globules. This way you get a very fine even spraying consistency.

To spray, set the filter sideways so that the pleats are horizontal. Hold the aerosol can about 6" away from the filter. Start spraying where the cotton pleats meet the rubber molding and spray lightly across from one side to the other. Use a single sweeping motion trying to spray 3-4 pleats at a time. Don't spray back over the already oiled pleats a second time. Just use a single stroke.

As soon as you're finished spraying, blot the oiled filter surface with a towel. Stand the filter up with the pleats vertical for a few minutes and then wipe any accumulated excess oil off from the rubber edge molding.

P.S. Whatever you do, DON'T place the can into the boiling water while it's on the stove. That's a no-no.

 

Wow Thanks so much! I think I'm going to do that to be safe.

Two questions:

1. Spray both sides or just one?
2. I'm still debating on which intake to get. Should I clean and re-oil only the drop-in or should I do it if I get this intake? Any advice?
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...roducts_id=170

Thanks a lot!

 

instead of getting a filter that uses oil, have you thought about getting one that is dry like the buschur cone filter? you dont have to worry about possibly messing up the maf sensor with oil and it still can be cleaned.
here is a direct link https://secure.buschurracing.com/cat...afa8ae4fd5843f

 

Thanks a lot. That was my main question. No oil needed when using cone style? Cause as mentioned earlier I'm looking hard at http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...roducts_id=170

 

all K&N filters are designed to run with oil for maximum protection, just oil the top, it will soak in. If I'm not mistaken, the drop in panel filter has the best gains on the evo. the cone one will sound better, but the panel filter pulls in cooler air. the factory air box is great.