I've used one for many years and maybe I'm engaging in wishful thinking,
but I feel it has a positive effect on the engine's performance. I don't
mind the cleaning hassle.
Just my thoughts.
Rick Koller

On Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 10:18 AM Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com> wrote:

>  If it was a superior filter, the whole cleaning and re-oiling mess might
> make sense, but K&N doesn't seem to do well on comparison tests such as
> this: https://www.project200.com.au/dm-iso5011/.
>
> On Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 10:02 AM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Thomas,  I haven't seen your postings before, so welcome to the list.
> >
> > I use K&N filters, and have not noticed anything better or worse about
> them
> > than others, but maybe I haven't thought much about it.  They have been
> > recommended here by persons who are acknowledged as being more
> > knowledgeable than others, which is why I've used them.  Sometimes
> GoWesty
> > has a "deal" on them.  I also drive on dusty roads, and clean the filter
> > occasionally.
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 6:46 AM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hello volks,
> > > I searched my emails to see if this has already been discussed but
> hasn't
> > > since the time i've been on the list so. What are the experts thoughts
> on
> > > running a k&n air filter on these beasts? I've been running one for a
> > > couple years. definitely feels like I gained a tiny bit of horse power
> > but
> > > are those couple extra horsies worth it? also noticed had to clean it
> was
> > > before 50k miles must be the dirt roads I drive on during camping
> season.
> > > thanks in advance.
> > >
> >
>