What are y’all’s thoughts on K&N High Performance Oil Filters? Thinking about trying PS-7016 for my Volvo.
They're good filters. But they also cost twice as much as other filters that can do the same job.
A good product but I don't like oiled filters myself. I use dry filters. I have AEM dry filters in my daily drivers, 2021 Ridgeline and 2020 Accord.
I don't expect any performance gains...I know better. I just use them to keep from replacing filters over and over again.
Some people argue for aftermarket filters, some against. There's categories where OEM filters are best and some where the aftermarket is best. Unless you are buying a hypoallergenic filter, the OEM is going to filter particles better than aftermarket performance filters. The whole purpose of an aftermarket filter is better flow. This means more air, which inherently means more debris particles being sucked in.
I'm not saying it is a huge deal, but if you or a regular passenger has seasonal allergies a performance filter can exacerbate them. If none of that is a concern, then a K&N could be a good choice.
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{black}:scared: .....YEAH....so....I wouldn't bother with a K&N oil filter myself. Just ah....just use one of the more affordable options as there is literally no point in spending the extra money there. I gotta stop posting at night. {black}:gape: My apologies. Thanks @mmj for catching my mistake.
Great if you can afford them.
This is consider an old type of filter where it is just the element itself. If you are interested, consider buying an adapter to convert it to a can type of filter where it has some sort of by pass valve build in adding in extra protection for your oil pressure. It also makes your job easiler when changing oil filter and not getting it so messy. Just be careful of the clearance to the ground if your filter is under the car.
