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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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hi all is putting a k and n air filter a waste of time or will i be glad i did it
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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stay away from k&n on these new trucks. the oil tends to mess up the maa air flow sensor and fine dust gets through and clogs the throttle body. stick with a dry filter
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 06:45 AM
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X2 on the K&N.

Waste of money.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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K&N = waste of time and money
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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thanks all
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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what is x2?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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what is x2?
It means "I agree" or "same here" or "we think alike".
 
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 04XLTRUNNER
stay away from k&n on these new trucks. the oil tends to mess up the maa air flow sensor and fine dust gets through and clogs the throttle body. stick with a dry filter
So what are the dry filter options?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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I think Volant and aFe have dry filters but with aFe you have to get the Cold Air Intake kit to be able to mount the filter.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Is the same true for the previous generation (2004-08)? Because I have had the K&N filter since I got the truck and it has been great, cleaned it twice now and have had no problems.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Since a dry filter is the best option, is a NAPA Gold as good as an OEM filter?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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i use a afe pro dry filter very nice and easy to clean
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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It is an issue for most modern vehicles....

While some people get away with using a k&N in newer vehicles.....alot of people don't have good luck with them. And.....they're just isn't much of an advantage for them....
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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i use a afe pro dry filter very nice and easy to clean
I was looking at these last week and debating ordering it. It's good to see that someone else is happy with it. I wonder how long they would last? Life of the vehicle?
 
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