Compelling argument for OEM Air Filter

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I put my K&N back in the box last summer and went back to a stock Motorcraft filter (WIX when not available).......
I do use the K&N cabin filters.....
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I FORCE MY EYES TO FOCUS. I DON'T WEAR GLASSES AS THEY MAKE YOUR EYES LAZY
" There is no scientific evidence to suggest that wearing glasses makes your eyes lazy. However, some people may believe this to be true because they think glasses prevent the eyes from having to work as hard. This is not the case, and in fact, glasses can actually help improve vision. "
I know it's true because I found it on the internet.
https://learnglassblowing.com/wearing-glasses-does-it-make-your-eyes-lazy/
 

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I've always used paper OEM style Air Filters in all my vehicles.
change them every couple thousand miles, cheap and they do they're job
 
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I've always used paper OEM style Air Filters in all my vehicles.
change them every couple thousand miles, cheap and they do they're job
I don't see how replacing them every couple of thousand miles at $10+ a shot can be cheap. My $60 washable AEM dryflow will last the life of my Ranger.
 

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I don't see how replacing them every couple of thousand miles at $10+ a shot can be cheap. My $60 washable AEM dryflow will last the life of my Ranger.
Those things only last a couple years. 3 at most.

I get having good handle on money but god damn, $12-$15 a year or every 12k-20k miles isn't a big deal.


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Those things only last a couple years. 3 at most.

I get having good handle on money but god damn, $12-$15 a year or every 12k-20k miles isn't a big deal.


lol.
Are you saying washable filters only last a couple of years? Based on what?
 

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Are you saying washable filters only last a couple of years? Based on what?
Not a got damn thing other than my own ass.

But I can't imagine the cotton blend and rubber/silicone gasket lasting more than 5 years or so given all the heating cycles.
 

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You assholes got me to order an AEM dryflow from Stage 3 today.. might give away the K&N for shipping once I take it out in a week or so.

Used for about 18k miles.
 
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You assholes got me to order an AEM dryflow from Stage 3 today.. might give away the K&N for shipping once I take it out in a week or so.

Used for about 18k miles.
Been there, done that. Still have my K&N to give away for shipping.
 
 



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