Using K&N dry?

bigrob126 · 07-14-2011, 04:55 PM

Has anybody ever used K&N filters dry? CAN you use them dry, or would too much dirt get though minus the oil??

Abdiel · 07-14-2011, 05:08 PM

K&N Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

"K&N air filter oil is a special compound which forms a very efficient tacking agent that helps capture dust."

so yes, you can use it dry but it will pass a lot more dust particles (than it already does).

Cmike2780 · 07-14-2011, 05:09 PM

The oil is there to capture dirt particles. Without it, the filters will let in far too much contaminants. Not good and not recommended. K&N's require re-oiling about every 50k-100k miles depending on type and use. There are dry type filters available from other companies, but I wouldn't run the K&N's dry.

bigrob126 · 07-15-2011, 01:22 PM

Thanks for the input. I figured dirt would get through without the oil. Think I'm gonna go with the AFE dry filters. Kinda lost my taste for the K&N. Cleaned mIne with dish soap and water in a spray bottle, cause I was out of the K&N stuff, then reoiled em like always. Noticed a tiny bit sluggish. I knew oil had got to my mafs! Cleaned my filters again with K&N cleaner and a TON of oil came out!! My solution did not do the trick, was probably too diluted, and alot of oil remained although they looked clean If u guys decide to make your own concoction, be careful of what happened to me. Anyway, just gonna go the dry way I not worry bout any oil any more! Ordered someAFE dry's.

Pelican170 · 07-15-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrob126

Thanks for the input. I figured dirt would get through without the oil. Think I'm gonna go with the AFE dry filters. Kinda lost my taste for the K&N. Cleaned mIne with dish soap and water in a spray bottle then reoiled em like always. Noticed a tiny bit sluggish. I knew oil had got to my mafs! Cleaned my filters again with K&N cleaner and a TON of oil came out!! My solution did not do the trick, and alot of oil remained although they looked clean If u guys decide to make your own concoction, be careful of what happened to me. Anyway, jus gonna go the dry way I not worry bout any oil any more!

You'll be happy with the AFE Dry Flow. I think they are great.

07-14-2011, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Using K&N dry? Has anybody ever used K&N filters dry? CAN you use them dry, or would too much dirt get though minus the oil?? __________________ Rob

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	The oil is there to capture dirt particles. Without it, the filters will let in far too much contaminants. Not good and not recommended. K&N's require re-oiling about every 50k-100k miles depending on type and use. There are dry type filters available from other companies, but I wouldn't run the K&N's dry. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-15-2011, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the input. I figured dirt would get through without the oil. Think I'm gonna go with the AFE dry filters. Kinda lost my taste for the K&N. Cleaned mIne with dish soap and water in a spray bottle, cause I was out of the K&N stuff, then reoiled em like always. Noticed a tiny bit sluggish. I knew oil had got to my mafs! Cleaned my filters again with K&N cleaner and a TON of oil came out!! My solution did not do the trick, was probably too diluted, and alot of oil remained although they looked clean If u guys decide to make your own concoction, be careful of what happened to me. Anyway, just gonna go the dry way I not worry bout any oil any more! Ordered someAFE dry's. __________________ Rob Last edited by bigrob126; 07-15-2011 at 07:31 PM.

07-14-2011, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Abdiel Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 73 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 16	K&N Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) "K&N air filter oil is a special compound which forms a very efficient tacking agent that helps capture dust." so yes, you can use it dry but it will pass a lot more dust particles (than it already does).