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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Carsonfilmz, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. Dec 29, 2020 at 10:07 PM
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    Carsonfilmz

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    Need some help with new air filter and cabin air filter for my 2014. Thanks in advance.
     
    Carsonfilmz, Dec 29, 2020
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  2. Dec 30, 2020 at 12:56 AM
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    Island Cruiser

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    OEM works fine :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2020 at 2:12 AM
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    Oem filters for me! Many people have their own prefetrnce for filters or just buy whatevers on sale.

    You're going to get many different answers.
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    Engine: Whatever you feel comfortable using as long as it's of good quality you should be fine (some people like using reuseable filters here, others will tell you they will destroy your engine so you will have to choose if you want to go that route) if your unsure, you can't go wrong with OEM.

    Cabin air filter: K&N makes a nice washable one that works well and will save money in the long run, there's also a DIY washable cabin air filter in the tips,tricks,mods sticky thread.
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2020 at 4:45 AM
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    I use Wix, Napa Gold, or OEM for the engine.

    I have a cleanable K&N for the cabin air filter. Everytime I go offroad it turns into a sandbox and I got tired of replacing the disposable ones.

    I'm from the don't use oiled filters, cold air intake cone filters, or washable/reusable filters school.

    They won't make your engine blow up but they do not filter anywhere near as well and the oil can wick off (even if you don't over oil) and carbonize on the hotwire of the mass airflow leading to lower MPG and poor performance.
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2020 at 4:54 AM
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    Until you have time to do a little independent study, and make your own decisions, stick with OEM. As cited earlier, there are a myriad of aftermarket alternatives to OEM.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    i use these for the cabin air as well and I like them. I go OEM for the engine air filter, I’m more concerned with the air going into my engine than what’s filtering the air into the idiot box.
     
    Micbt25, Dec 31, 2020
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    I buy mine on eBay. They come from China, and I can get a bunch for a very low cost. You just can't be in a hurry for them.
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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    I just switched to them I guess we’ll see how well they filter out the fumes and crap
     
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