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Which AIR Filter Do You Use?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mceagle555, May 16, 2008.

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What AIR Filter are You Using?

  1. AFE Pro Dry S

    816 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. AFE Oil

    52 vote(s)
    1.2%

  3. K&N Oil

    1,321 vote(s)
    29.4%

  4. Green Oil

    6 vote(s)
    0.1%

  5. TRD Oil

    204 vote(s)
    4.5%

  6. FRAM

    224 vote(s)
    5.0%

  7. Stock

    1,602 vote(s)
    35.6%

  8. Other

    270 vote(s)
    6.0%
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  1. Nov 8, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    buckwild

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  2. Nov 9, 2012 at 7:46 AM
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  3. Nov 12, 2012 at 11:17 PM
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    Have a K&N CAI right now which keeps setting of my engine light from the MAF.
    Ordering an AEM Brute Force to replace it, read nothing but awesome stuff about it.
    Can't wait!
    Loved the way the k&n changed the tone of my magnaflow.
     
    Soccerdallin, Nov 12, 2012
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  4. Nov 18, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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    People that have K&N and AFE filters in the stock box. How did you orientate your filter. When looking at the filter, I would think it would be like "B" diagram. But when I removed my old filter, it was setup as "A".
    Ignore how the filter tapers in the diagram. It's obvious that which end goes to which end. It's just the orientation of the face of the filter that I'm concerned about. Just couldn't find the proper image.



    Diagram A
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    Diagram B
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    WATacoRider, Nov 18, 2012
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  5. Nov 19, 2012 at 8:26 AM
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    I have mine installed as in diagram "B"...
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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    WATacoRider

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    That's weird.

    Here are pics of the old filter I pulled out. So does this mean my old filter was installed backwards? You can see how dirty the side is facing the intake tube, compared to the side that's facing the engine. This appears to be opposite of what everyone is telling me.... :eek:
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    WATacoRider, Nov 19, 2012
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  7. Dec 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM
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    just some words of wisdom for all the K&N users... my engine just imploded at 89k. 70k of that was on a K&N filter. I'm guessing the added silica did my engine in.
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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    :eek:
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    Guessing is still guessing. Without facts and details, it's hard for us to make up our mind.
     
    WATacoRider, Dec 3, 2012
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  10. Dec 4, 2012 at 9:27 AM
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    Dump some sand in your engine and the guessing will be over with.

    That's the same as running a K&N in dusty conditions.

    After cleaning my intake numerous times I'm pretty sure I can tell the difference when shit gets through a K&N or when it's stopped by a Wix.
     
    XXXX, Dec 4, 2012
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  11. Dec 4, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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    Diagram A on my truck. Is this correct? Or does it matter?
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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    Diagram A is the only way I can put a filter in my truck. The charcoal filter would prevent me from doing it like diag B
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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    "A" for me. I can only fit it that way. lol

    AFE Dry Pro. drop-in

    improved throttle response
    no need to buy anymore filters *just washed it, air dry and drop it in again!
    happy with gas mileage

    I drive mostly at highway speed approx 25 miles ea way 5x a wk with little town driving. 6 gals lasts me a week.
     
    LadTacoma, Dec 29, 2012
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  15. Jan 12, 2013 at 8:34 AM
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    How does an engine implode? Especially as all output is outward force...
     
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  16. Jan 15, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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    I'm not aware of an imploding engine...just a destroyed MAF from K&N's which I know has happened to many. I made the switch to AEM shortly after my K&N hahah. No imploding for me..
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2013 at 9:03 AM
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    K&N put it in in 2009 so far i have 52000 on it with no problems. I live on a dirt road and do a lot of driving on dirt roads. I have pulled my secondary filter out. i haven't notice any oil buildup in the intake.
     
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  18. Jan 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM
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  19. Jan 27, 2013 at 4:58 AM
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    Installed a TRD Cold Air Intake on my 2012 Tacoma. I haven't checked fuel mileage. My foot is to heavy to for that to be of a concern for me. I definitly feel more throttle responce off the line. As far as noise, not really noticeable. It is an enclosed filter system which I prefer. (I also installed TRD Full Flow Exhaust)



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  20. Jan 27, 2013 at 9:53 AM
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    I use the OEM air/oil and cabin filters on my truck. They all work great.
     
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