Frank;
Yes the K&N's do a very good job of filtering but only if you keep them
oiled and I mean oiled good. I too have done a lot oil analysis' and have
seen many good engine take a big dump because of high silicone levels. most
of these were with K&N type filters. I do use an open 14'' K&N on my
dakota and I keep a watchful eye on it condition and do use oil analysis to
help spot any problems.
Colin H.
Holloway,Frank T wrote:
> I'd like to comment on the subject of K&N Air Filters. Although I don't
> own a Dak, I do own two Dodge Rams, (1995 Club Cab and a 1998 Quad
> Cab).
> Both have K&N air filters. Oil saturated air filters have been around
> since the advent of air filters and do a very good job at filtering the
> air and they are
> very low restriction to boot. In addition to my trucks I own and fly
> airplanes, (been flying for 20 years). Every airplane that I have ever
> owned, has been treated
> to a "Brackett Air Filter". These filters are aftermarket air filters
> very similiar to the K&N and are approved by the FAA for use in
> airplanes. Additionally, my
> planes have an oil analysis performed every 25 hours or Oil change
> whichever occurs first, and I have performed the oil analysis on both
> trucks. With the
> oil saturated air filters, the oil has less contamination then with
> conventional paper elements. I suspect the tests that were posted
> earlier were flawed,
> possibly the elements were not sealed correctly in the air filter
> housing. Anyway, those are my thoughts on air filters. Congrats on an
> excellant web site.
>
> Frank
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DRD892@aol.com [SMTP:DRD892@aol.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 4:44 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Comment on K&N Filters
> >
> > I have been reading all the comments, pro and con, on the K&N
> > Air Filters and excessive engine wear. I would like to throw a
> > couple of comments on this subject.
> >
> > I tend to agree with the people who think that under normal street
> > driving the K&N setup will not cause excessive engine wear.
> > I am currently selling a '95 Neon Sport Sedan (5-Speed) with
> > just under 86,000 miles. It has run K&N Filters from day one.
> > I just pulled the plugs tonight and all four are perfect and the
> > throttle body is clean. It runs better than new. I have changed the
> > oil every 2,000 miles with filter. The oil coming out is as clean as
> > when I put it in. I can see no evidence of wear anywhere.
> >
> > My '97 Dakota is 37,000 and I have used the K&N open element (10X3)
> > for most of this mileage. I am a bit of a "clean" nut. I have four
> > K&N
> > filters for the truck and rotate them. I do not like dirty filters.
> > I change
> > the oil (10W30 Marathon Turbo oil) every 1500 to 1800 miles and use
> > Fram PH16 filters. I constantly check the throttle body for any
> > evidence
> > of dirt and have found none. The oil does not get dirty. I see no
> > indication of wear and the truck runs great.
> >
> > Think I'll stick with what works.
> >
> > David R.
> > Sterling Heights
> > Michigan
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