> One more thought on the cleaning ability of the K&N filters, and
> abrasives destroying an engine prematurely.
> My 86 BMW 325 has had an K&N installed since new, and it has 227,000,
> trouble free miles on it.

But.... I doubt you take your BMW to the dusty, dirty, sandy, washed out
dirt 4WD roads that I take my Syncro....

If I didn't go off pavement I'd consider a K&N filter, but I really question
their use for off road unless you just don't care about longevity of your
engine.

Bill