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K&N or other drop in AIR FILTER

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by VBGunner, Jul 11, 2017.

  1. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    VBGunner

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    I just bought a used 15 DCSB and it came with K&N drop in, but seems like the majority say the AFE dry filters will give me a better result? Looking for some input, before I take mine out and sepnd money on new one.
     
  2. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    You will get no improvements from either. The Pro Dry is better as it does not need to be oiled I believe which makes it so your Mass Air Flow sensor does not get gunked up. But you will get no performance increases, MPG increases, or HP increases from either. Save your money and put the paper OEM back in.
     
  3. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    What kind of mileage you seeing? I just picked this truck up, its a 2015 DCSB and only has 14k miles on it
     
  4. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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    16.5 but I have a 3 inch lift and aggressive tires Cooper ST/MAXX 265/75/16
     
  5. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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    K&N filters don't filter nearly as well as the OEM filter. You will realize essentially no gains of any sort by switching to one and if you much driving in dusty areas, you'll be introducing contaminants into your engine.
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    is that all around avg miles, I am running 285/75r/17s
     
  7. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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    Yes I do all city driving
     
  8. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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    Thanks, dont expect to get super mileage, but pretty sure will get better than the 12 I got in old F-150
     
  9. Jul 11, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    OEM gives the best results.
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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    Throw the k&n away, replace with oem..... rest easy
     
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