KN filter

[millie2]

Hi has anyone any idea what oil to use on my KN FILTER ram kit not in filter housing type. KEV.:nenau:bow

 

[solarman216]

If this is an oil bath filter then engine oil, Rick

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

I got the proper K&N stuff off of Ebay, as it is in a spray can making it easier to put on evenly. I also got the cleaning spray as well, just to do the job properly.

 

[Terranosaurus]

Go easy on the K&N oil as if you put too much on it will pull through and contaminate your MAF sensor

 

[millie2]

Am watching some on fleebay just wondered if there was any other that could be used. Cheers all

 

[solarman216]

to be honest I would not use an oil bath filter at all they are not as good as a paper filter and with a maff there is high risk of oil contamination, takes me back to the days of Comma Ts3 with oil bath, a bit too much oil and it got sucked into the intake, result was engine ran wild you had to be quick and stall it or it would rev to destruction, Rick

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

to be honest I would not use an oil bath filter at all they are not as good as a paper filter and with a maff there is high risk of oil contamination, takes me back to the days of Comma Ts3 with oil bath, a bit too much oil and it got sucked into the intake, result was engine ran wild you had to be quick and stall it or it would rev to destruction, Rick

Rick, it's not a true "oil bath" filter, it is just a cotton and wire element that has a very thin spray of a thick oil on it to capture any dust and hold it in the cotton. I have been keeping an eye on my MAF since I fitted mine, and not seen anything, although I do give it a quick spray of brake cleaner when I service the car. The instructions on the filter clean and re-oil kit were quite specific about keeping the amount of oil to a minimum anyway, for the same reasons.

 

[makeitfit]

Look here mate http://www.knfilters.co.uk/filtercharger.aspx

 

[solarman216]

Look here mate http://www.knfilters.co.uk/filtercharger.aspx

OK point taken, oil bath filters have moved on and I have not, Rick

 

[solarman216]

Rick, it's not a true "oil bath" filter, it is just a cotton and wire element that has a very thin spray of a thick oil on it to capture any dust and hold it in the cotton. I have been keeping an eye on my MAF since I fitted mine, and not seen anything, although I do give it a quick spray of brake cleaner when I service the car. The instructions on the filter clean and re-oil kit were quite specific about keeping the amount of oil to a minimum anyway, for the same reasons.

As said to makitfit, I am behind the times, had not realised how much, Rick

 

[MudLifeCrisis]

Go easy on the K&N oil as if you put too much on it will pull through and contaminate your MAF sensor

Think I just done this. Car felt gutless yesterday. Will give it a clean and see what happens