K&N Cabin Filter QA

[jlewand3]

Hey everyone!
Is this normal or acceptable to have the black rubber material overlap and be on the filter material?

K&N VF2052 Cabin Air Filter.

Thanks!

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[MathGod]

I would exchange it.

Looks messed up to me.

 

[Rp930]

That is typical K&N

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

K&N makes cabin filters? Learn something new every day.

 

[Dahveed]

Normal? I doubt it's intended, but it's going to have zero effect on the performance of a cabin filter.

 

[jlewand3]

Agreed about performance especially since it's the cabin. At $44 though I'd expect quality to be top notch though. A little disappointing. Appreciate the input!

 

[geezmo2020]

Mine looks similar. Not a problem for the the last year.

 

[Aonarch]

A $10 charcoal activated filter is much better than this K&N.

Just saying.

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

A $10 charcoal activated filter is much better than this K&N.

Just saying.

Those are what I use, no issues with them to date.

Amazon.com: ECOGARD XC35518C Premium Cabin Air Filter with Activated Carbon Odor Eliminator Fits Lexus LS430 2001-2006, SC430 2002-2010, GS300 2001-2005, GS430 2001-2005 | Ford Ranger 2019-2020 : Automotive

 

[WNCblueridge]

Looks about right for K&N filter. They sent me filter with loose shards of metal lodged between pleats so inspect it well before installing. Got a spare unused K&N here if somebody wants it in good shape. Have been using the stock filter instead

 

[Rp930]

That is typical K&N

I should add, it looks like every K&N I’ve thrown away. Not for me.

 

[Aonarch]

Those are what I use, no issues with them to date.

Amazon.com: ECOGARD XC35518C Premium Cabin Air Filter with Activated Carbon Odor Eliminator Fits Lexus LS430 2001-2006, SC430 2002-2010, GS300 2001-2005, GS430 2001-2005 | Ford Ranger 2019-2020 : Automotive

I use the same filter.

 

[jlewand3]

I was going to get that same filter above, but really like the idea of a re-useable one and cleaning it whenever you want. Now I'm flip flopping and thinking about just returning it though.

 

[importfighter01]

I was going to get that same filter above, but really like the idea of a re-useable one and cleaning it whenever you want. Now I'm flip flopping and thinking about just returning it though.

Return it and go with that Amazon filter. You need something that has max filtration as you want that cabin air as filtered as possible since you are breathing that air.

 

[jlewand3]

Appreciate all the feedback guys; decided to return and get the ecogard instead!

Thanks!

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