K & N Filters,

[Mustang6147]

How many people are having, or have had problems with K & N filters.... Or any Oiled filter element brand... I am asking for actual issue's Not I know a guy who has a brothers cousin, who blamed K&N for his 300000 mile MAF for going out... Which there is alot of. It seems, that there are issue's caused from over oiling... Owner error if you will... But it is also Human nature, to blame for misfortunes...as well as a statement to ones character... I wll say, I have posed this questions on many sites, my findings will be posted at the end... Thanks

[lew52]

I have used K&N filters for a long time . I have one in my DD 04-5.4 150 , its the reussable factor replacement filter & works great . I also have a 95 302 that i used a K&N cone filter on it that takes oil , oiled it just as it says in the kit . Had problems with my MA meter getting fouled , cleaned it a few times then replaced it with a PRO-M mass air meter that comes with its own filter , they say do not put any oil on it ever . So i like K&N filters but will not use one that takes oil on a hi performance motor that is mass air.... Lew

[Beechkid]

Yes, 2 replaced units in 1997 on new Cougar V8 (cleaning failed & covered under Ford warranty)- new K&N filter- factory oiled & prepped. If you go to flatratetech.com, look at the training section- videos, FORd even has a vid to train their techs on the potential e-component damage.

[Mustang6147]

I see not many people with actual problems...

No one on other sites either...