Compelling argument for OEM Air Filter

[got3fords]

I believe Ford Performance uses the K & N to meet the required air flow for their tune. They could care less about how you maintain it. Not their problem.

But wouldn't they be worried about warranty?

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[Stevedbvik1]

I run an AFE ProS dry filter.

Same here

 

[Cmar]

Yeah some of his videos are almost unwatchable because of the way he goes off on things. But I do think he's got better over that past couple years because now his videos seem shorter and more to the point without all the drama. He does have over 5.5 million subscribers so he must be doing something right. lol

Although I do enjoy Scotty he does amuse me at times, it seems that pretty much every manufacturer is either going broke or "finished" at some time according to him. ( except Toyota)

 

[got3fords]

Same here

Is that a cleanable, reusable filter?

 

[Stevedbvik1]

But wouldn't they be worried about warranty?

Well seeing it’s brand new when it’s initially installed the burden of maintaining it falls on the user. No different than if a customer doesn’t maintain his oem filter and trashes their motor. Not Fords problem

 

[got3fords]

Well seeing it’s brand new when it’s initially installed the burden of maintaining it falls on the user. No different than if a customer doesn’t maintain his oem filter and trashes their motor. Not Fords problem

But if you take it in for service regularly, checking the air filter is one of the check points.

 

[Cmar]

But wouldn't they be worried about warranty?

The problem with all oiled media filters is that they "fail open" the holes, be they foam plastic or in the case of K&N cotton gauze, are much bigger than the dirt that they are supposed to stop. Hold a K&N up to the light , you can see through it. The filter relies on the oil to catch and capture the dirt. So they are actually an oil filter. Once the oil is saturated, they stop filtering. Hence the need for maintenance.
A paper filter is a depth filter, the holes are slightly smaller than the dirt and as they block up they actually get more efficient up to the point to wherever they are completely clogged (fails closed). But they have a lot of holes, and you can as Scotty says, tap some of the dirt off, or gently blow it out from the inside if you don't have a new one handy.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Is that a cleanable, reusable filter?

Correction. I’m using the AEM dry flow and yes it is washable

 

[Stevedbvik1]

But if you take it in for service regularly, checking the air filter is one of the check points.

Yes, and if it’s dirty they will sell you a new one. Highly doubtful they would clean it.

 

[Frenchy]

Yeah...... Soooooo....... When if comes down to the filters for your vehicle, generally speaking the OEM will be the best one to run. Something I have noticed when I had the factory Motocraft air filter in my Ranger when i still had it is it did just fine. I did change it every 15K(personal choice) and it did show a little sign of vacuum from the Turbocharger. I figured it was normal and didnt bother me. Eventually I did put a AEM panel filter in as it does a much better job at filtering compared to a K&N and doesnt require oil when cleaning.

That all said I'm sure @P. A. Schilke would agree that the factory Motocraft air filter is most likely the best choice for anyone out there with a Ford Vehicle

 

[got3fords]

Yes, and if it’s dirty they will sell you a new one. Highly doubtful they would clean it.

I had a K&N on my Focus for probably 140k miles. The dealer never even mentioned the air filter to me. Not sure why. They serviced the car every 5k. Maybe because I kept it clean.

 

[got3fords]

Yeah...... Soooooo....... When if comes down to the filters for your vehicle, generally speaking the OEM will be the best one to run. Something I have noticed when I had the factory Motocraft air filter in my Ranger when i still had it is it did just fine. I did change it every 15K(personal choice) and it did show a little sign of vacuum from the Turbocharger. I figured it was normal and didnt bother me. Eventually I did put a AEM panel filter in as it does a much better job at filtering compared to a K&N and doesnt require oil when cleaning.

That all said I'm sure @P. A. Schilke would agree that the factory Motocraft air filter is most likely the best choice for anyone out there with a Ford Vehicle

The whole point of my post. Thanks for staying on topic. I am reevaluating my use of K&N. But that vid that showed massive particle flow is flawed big time. First and foremost the filter is installed upside down in their test fixture.

 

[Frenchy]

The whole point of my post. Thanks for staying on topic. I am reevaluating my use of K&N. But that vid that showed massive particle flow is flawed big time. First and foremost the filter is installed upside down in their test fixture.

I will.adf that on my 1993 Nissan Pathfinder and my 1994 F150 I still use the OEM air filters. The advantage with the factory Nissan fulter is the light oil film from the factory that helps it trap more dirt and not let it pass. Many manufacturers are getting on board with this.

 

[Crow_of_judgement]

F*** scotty kilmer lmao. Guys a tool.

Agreed. His glasses are stupid.

 

[got3fords]

Agreed. His glasses are stupid.

So is his hair, who cares?

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