Bull Sh!t!!!!
I have multiple oil analysis that shows the silicon (dirt) content of my oil to
be below the universal averages, of which the vast majority are derived from
engines with paper filters. In fact, Blackstone Labs doesn't even know what air
filter I use.
http://jndneff.home.texas.net/dakota/oil2.jpg
John
http://jndneff.home.texas.net/dakota/dakota.html
> Using a K&N air filter may give you a minimal hp increase in the short
term,
> but will decrease your hp in the long term. K&N filters are only about
90%
> efficient at filtering the intake air. Your stock paper filter is about
99%
> efficient. This means that while the K&N may let 5% more air through, it
is
> letting 10X as much dirt through. Think about what all that extra dirt is
> doing to your cylinder walls.
>
> K&N filters were designed for race engines that get rebuilt on a regular
> basis. They are designed for high airflow and to hopefully filter the big
> stuff. They were never designed for everyday use.
>
> If people want to run them, great. Just make sure it is an informed
>
decision.
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