Does anyone here know anything about the K&N oilfilters for cars and trucks? good, bad, P.O.S??? Swede
Actually, the K&N Oil Filters are a quality filter. I believe they're made by the same company that manufactures the Mobil 1 oil filter.
Until now I have been using the NAPA gold filter that is made by WIX that I have been told is making the OEM filter as well. The reason for changing to K&N is the nut on the back of it (ease of removing)
K&N automotive oil filters have a high micron count and an anti-drain back valve. Plus the nut on the back is handy.
Mobile 1 , Napa gold and Amsoil filters are all good I haven't heard anything about K&N. How much is the K&N? For my money I would go with Amsoil oil and filter.
I use OEM in my motorhome (Ford V-10), Acura TL (dealer does that, gotta love lifetime oil change when your car takes synthetic) and my minivan, who knows, its a company car. I use OEM's in my bike too. I actually get them cheaper than aftermarket ones.
The "nut" on the bottom is more of a gimmick than anything, at least on a Power Stroke Diesel filter. It needs to be two turns past gasket contact to keep from vibrating loose. The one time I tried to use the nut it twisted right off without budging the filter. But it does have holes for safety wire.
The nut on the back would be the selling point more that price the K&N is about the same as the NAPA gold one both of the a slightly cheaper that OEM (If not bought from a dealer). And if the nut twists off the whole idea is lost atleast for me!!
It's still a good filter, nut twisting off or not. So, if it's more convenient to buy a K&N than another brand, go for it.
