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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)
    18.1%

  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

    1,605 vote(s)
    35.7%

  8. Other

    270 vote(s)
    6.0%
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  1. May 2, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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    Huskerjim

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    Huskerjim, May 2, 2009
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  2. May 17, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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    moto932

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    i ordered my afe pro dry s filter today and will do the deckplate mod when i get it. just need to find a deckplate now.
     
    moto932, May 17, 2009
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  3. May 18, 2009 at 2:53 PM
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    gunner_20

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    gunner_20 .....

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    aFe Pro Dry S... Like it so far. Seems to be getting better mpg, but that could be because i changed how fast i drive to work every night :rolleyes:
     
    gunner_20, May 18, 2009
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  4. May 21, 2009 at 10:46 PM
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    neslerrah

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    aFe Pro Dry S!
     
    neslerrah, May 21, 2009
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  5. May 24, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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    dalesrn

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    dalesrn Tacoma TSS

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    I use a Borla air filter. This was install by my dealership as part of the TSS package which included the exhaust system also. I love it, and the exhaust system sounds awesome!
     
    dalesrn, May 24, 2009
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  6. May 24, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    I'm running the AFE Pro-Dry. I don't know if there's any real performance gained...but that's not why I bought one anyway. For the cost of couple of decent paper filters, I've got one that will last the life of the truck. Plus, there's no messy oil to worry about....or oily MAFs either.
     
    Plain Jane Taco, May 24, 2009
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  7. May 25, 2009 at 7:47 AM
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    mws4ua

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    mws4ua I'll try being nicer if you try being smarter.

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    AFE Pro-Dry S

    1 & 2: meh
    3: n/a
     
    mws4ua, May 25, 2009
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  8. May 25, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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    Snyperx

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    I have a K&N drop in. Not sure of any mileage change since I got the filter right after I got the truck. I just recharged (cleaned/oiled) the filter yesterday as well as cleaned the MAF. I will say my MAF looked perfectly clean, so I can't say the K&N is fouling up my MAF at all. I am thinking about maybe going to a aFe Pro Dry S. It would be nice to just have to use soap and water to clean the filter.
     
    Snyperx, May 25, 2009
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  9. May 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    It just depends on how much oil you use when recharging it. I ran a TRD filter in my wife's Sienna for a couple of years. I did notice the MAF was a little black (with the factory oil job). I cleaned it and also cleaned and recharged the filter. After the 6 months the MAF looked even worse...despite using what I thought was a small amount of oil. I finally took it out and started running paper filters in it again and the MAF has been spotless now for the last 2 years. If AEM or AFE will make a Dry filter for the 3MZ V6 I'd buy one in a heart beat. But until then, I'll stick with paper in the Sienna.
     
    Plain Jane Taco, May 25, 2009
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  10. Jun 14, 2009 at 5:56 AM
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    Old Soul

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    Does the 08 AFE pro dry filter fit the 09 trucks? I have not been able to find an 09 AFE yet. thanks
     
    Old Soul, Jun 14, 2009
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  11. Jun 14, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Yep...I've got an '09 with the 2.7 and I bought an "08" filter.

    Purolator showed the same air filter part # for both the '08 and the '09. So I figured if they show them as the same filter everyone elses would be too....and they are....even though AFE dosen't actually list a # for the '09 yet.

    I bought mine from AutoAnything for about $35 shipped.
     
    Plain Jane Taco, Jun 14, 2009
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  12. Jun 14, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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    Well I ended up ditching the K&N and went ahead with a aFe Pro Dry S. The build quality seems to be the same minus the oiled pleats.
     
    Snyperx, Jun 14, 2009
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  13. Jun 14, 2009 at 8:24 AM
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    GoBlueFan

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    1. Any horsepower gain? How much? (Ex. +10hp)
    2. Any MPG gain? How much? (Ex. +2mpg from 20mpg)
    3. Any trouble with oil on MAF sensor?

    AFE Prodry filter
    1) My 2.7L picked up approx 42.2624 HP:D Hey, the butt dyno don't lie.
    2) Tough to tell if I picked up any mpg...my driving varies and I get about the same, but it for sure did not lose any.
    3) DRY filter, so no oil on MAF sensor. But it sounds oh so cool. It wow's the ladies...:p
     
    GoBlueFan, Jun 14, 2009
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  14. Jun 28, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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    bambooshoots

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    Pro Dry; when it was first installed I noticed that the throttle was a but more responsive.
     
    bambooshoots, Jun 28, 2009
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  15. Jun 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
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    Old Soul

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    I'm thinking of getting the afe filter for my 09 v6. hopefullythe 08 model filter will fit the v6 or by the time that I finally order the filter maybe they will have made an 09 model
     
    Old Soul, Jun 28, 2009
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  16. Jun 29, 2009 at 3:39 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Not sure about the 4.0 L. The best thing to do is to go to Purolator's website and see if they list the same part # for the '08 and '09. If they do, then it's a safe bet that all other "08" filters will fit the '09. As I mentioned, that's what I did with my '09 2.7.



    EDIT: I did the footwork for you. Purolator lists the same air filter for the '08 and '09. So, I'm sure the '08 AFE will work for the '09 4.0L.
     
    Plain Jane Taco, Jun 29, 2009
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  17. Jun 29, 2009 at 3:59 PM
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    Old Soul

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    Thank you ^ I will be getting one soon
     
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  18. Jun 29, 2009 at 7:20 PM
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    jandrews

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    1) Couldn't tell you, haven't had it dyno'd. Look at it this way - it can't hurt.
    2) Couldn't tell you. Had it put on before I took delivery.
    3) Not so far.
     
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  19. Jul 30, 2009 at 7:55 PM
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    devilsalmostfree

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    Deck plate mod, intake silencer removed, AFE Pro Dry S Air Filter, debadged, Goodyear Duratracs 265/75R16. Flowmaster knock-off muffler!
    dont have one yet, but planning in the next week to get a afe pro dry s filter, ive heard nothing but things about them.
     
    devilsalmostfree, Jul 30, 2009
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  20. Jul 30, 2009 at 9:49 PM
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    carmellocafe

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    AFE Pro Dry S... Can't tell a difference from K&N drop-in, but I feel better knowing that it is dry.
     
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