Which AIR Filter Do You Use?

I've run a few different filters. First was the URD intake with Amsoil filter it comes with. Good stuff, and usually a 10-15* cooler air charge at the MAF sensor. I was trying a little off-roading, and was concerned about sucking water in with the URD, so I changed. Then I went to stock airbox with the carbon filter delete, and a K&N drop-in. Problem here was I was constantly cleaning the MAF every oil change. If I didn't, I would get wierd idle characteristics, like high idle, low idle, stalling, rough starts. Cleaning the MAF would cure those problems for a while, but they would always come back. Had to clean it every oil change. Got sick of it, and went to a stock filter in the airbox. Dirty MAF problem went away, and I really haven't noticed any difference in throttle response or mileage.

So as my truck sits today, I have a stock filter in a stock airbox with the carbon filter deleted.

 

I live in the high desert of socal. With a KN air filter....Found the intake to my 2005 Dodge 2500 diesel loaded with dirt. Nothing worse for an engine than fine dust particles. I will stick with the stock filter. As far as improving gas milage and performace, Prove it .... Good Luck.

 

Afe dry pro

 

I just bought a k&n for my 2.7l 12 reg cab, is amsoil really better? All I want is maybe a little better MPG not really expecting gains at all.

 

Also no off road at all for a few years lol

 

Just installed the AFE pro dry filter an hour ago

 

Dont own a 2nd gen but had to comment, K&N

Been cleaning and reusing the same air filter since I had my 98 Taco

It`s paid for itself many times over

 

I use a K&N, but cleaned all the red oil from filter and exchanged for GREEN oil..... Major difference in cleanliness of intake and seems to perform a little better. IMO.

 

i wanted to edit im using a K%N drop in filter and I wlnt be offroading but I didnt edit it right. I think I waas half asleep on the forum last night lol up till like 3am and 10pm-3am was a blur. But I did just buy a K&N drop in and have been reading about removing the secondary filter. is it worth it? Its a 2012 I'm just scared to hack/remove/customize things on such a new truck its a week old with 2** miles. I want better MPG I know I have to do more then a CAI for HP gains. Eventually I would like to do Headers and Exhaust with a CAI(that actually breaths better and is better then stock box-if there is one?)

 

You could do the secondary delete and just keep it around. Wouldn't take more than a few dabs of silicone to put it back later and no one would know the difference. I wouldn't bother on the v6 but it is noticeable on the 4banger for most of us. btw I run an afe pro dry s, it's great.

 

I was tired of worrying about the thin K&N see through when you hold up to light so I put a nice furry Fram in. I sleep better now and am hoping to see a drop in silica levels on next oil analysis.

 

Good quality paper replacement, like Napa Gold. Best filtration, no power loss, quieter intake......perfect

 

Stock Toyota filter.

Brett

 

I've used many different filters over the years but so far I like the Amsoil pro dry S filter. The K&N oil filters are "nice" but they require cleaning and reoiling! Plus I think they dirty up your MAF sensor. Mine was filthy when I decieded to switch from my spectra(K&N knock off) to the pro dry. And yes I know I didnt over oil the filter. I'm pro dry or stock all day!

 

AIRAID, and AIRAID CAI

 

I just added a K&N and notice the bump in HP, and it sounds pretty awesome when stomping on the throttle. I also got about a .5 - 1 mpg gain as well. Hard to tell though, because up until this recent jump in gas prices, I was stomping on the gas to hear it growl more.

If I could sell my damn car i'd love to get the supercharger too. I can't fathom what another 60+ HPw would add.

 

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Air filters have zero effect on mpg.

 

replacing a stock filter with a full k&n intake is much better than stock.

 

i just put a k&n in my yota and i think it makes a big difference...

 

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