I threw one in on the weekend. I needed a new air filter, and since with Canadian Tire's price match policy a K&N was only $65, I went for it. A no name paper filter was $20, so I figured I couldn't go wrong, even though I'm not a huge fan of K&N. I don't think they filter as well, especially in the very fine dust that I deal with on my hunting trips. Also, while they don't need to be replaced, they do need to be cleaned and oiled, and that costs money.

I certainly can't say I noticed any performance gains, but it's reusable and lasts longer, so in the end it should pay for itself.

Crappy Tire wanted ~$600 tax in for the FIPK. Be a cold day in hell when I payed that kinda money.

Waxy

 

Without sounding too ignorant, what is the Canadian Tire's price match policy?


Doug

 

Pretty simple. If you can find a lower price, they'll beat it by 10%. Canadian Tire wanted $95, I found it somewhere else for $73. Therefore Canadian Tire's price was $65.

I feel kinda bad sometimes for taking advantage of the other place's good initial price, (in this case a small, non-chain, auto parts store), and not giving them the sale. In this case they were on the opposite side of town from me so it just wasn't convenient, plus I saved about $8.

Waxy

 

Waxy;

That's a good deal, the best I could do here was $74 plus taxes.

Rick

 

I'm not sure I'm understanding what part of the K&N filter you paid $65 for!?

I bought my K&N filter (only) for $45 a year ago last month...


DaleL

 

Just the element itself. Remember, I'm paying in CANADIAN Dollars. That's around $40-45 USD.

Waxy

 

Ah-h-h I gottcha now!!! Should have been a hint for me when you mention "Canadian Tire" - DUH!

 

I'm not sure I'm understanding what part of the K&N filter you paid $65 for!?

I bought my K&N filter (only) for $45 a year ago last month...


DaleL