K&N air filters....

[HawgHunter]

Looking to get one for my truck and was wondering if anyone here has used them? What did/do you think? I do a little off-roading from time to time, do they need to be cleaned more often than a standard filter has to be replaced? Any performace boost? Fuel economy boost? Pro's and Con's....

[Blast&Cast]

For a lack of better words, "they stink"

[Blast&Cast]

1. They are expensive
2. No change in gas mileage
3. No change in performance
4. Pain in the rear trying to keep them clean
5. A $15.00 fram air filter blocks more dirt than the K & N
6. More frequent oil changes, due to the dirt getting throught the filter

I can go on and on....

[HawgHunter]

:icon_eek: Oh wow!!!! I had heard something about having to clean them a bit more....which is what got me to questioning them.

Sounds like I'll stick with Fram.

[Blast&Cast]

Some people out there might like them, but I am pretty critical about the equipment that I run on my truck.

[HawgHunter]

Same here....heck, I won't even let a shop touch my truck....do it all myself!

[jlee989]

Yep they stink!

I put one on my 2006 Dodge with the cummins and it dropped 2 miles per gallon. Left it in for 4 full tanks to compare my figures. After 2720 miles it was extremely nasty I replaced it with a fram. Have a couple friends say it improved their mileage however not by much. Also if you do venture off road often the will clog quickly!!!!

[Blast&Cast]

I have mine in the garage....I have the cleaner and oil to go with it. If someone has a Dodge truck ( 2003 with 4.7 ) they are welcome to it.....just come and get it, if you want to try it out.

[HawgHunter]

Just went and had my truck checked for codes....need new O2 sensors and a tune up....nothing I didn't know already. Which is good!!!!:applause: