Thanks for the response:
I agree with you that the filter MUST be oiled good. The oil is there to
trap dirt and hold it between cleanings.
Its interesting, I went back through my reports and checked the silicone
levels, ferrus and non-ferrus contaminents, for
my planes. All were below what is considered "normal" levels - what
would be considered normal??? In the aircraft
engines were more concerned with the trends and changes over the life of
the engine. We generally use the PH of the
oil to determine change intervals, bearings do not like acid. With
regards to my trucks, I performed the oil analysis just
for my own knowledge. At 500 miles, ALL measured items with the
exception of PH were off the scale, 3000 miles, silicone,
ferrus and non-ferrus had dropped considerably, and at 6000 miles, all
measured items looked good. I guess that there is
a lot to be said for changing the oil frequently during the first few
thousand miles.....
Frank
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vincent Heckathorn [SMTP:victorylane@iwaynet.net]
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 1998 8:45 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Comment on K&N Filters
>
> 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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