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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. Dec 1, 2011 at 11:31 AM
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    Rellik01

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    stock
     
    Rellik01, Dec 1, 2011
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  2. Dec 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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    GeauxTigers

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    dropped my new afe pro dry filter in yesterday and..... VROOOOOOM!

    i've noticed that it does have more of a sucking sound under the head when you give it a little rev. no HP change, and havent checked mileage yet.
     
    GeauxTigers, Dec 17, 2011
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  3. Dec 18, 2011 at 8:23 AM
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    ManMan

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    Just installed the AFE Prodry S basedon suggestions from this site. I've used oiled filters of various brands in various vehicles over the years. They work, but are a little of a hassle to clean and oil.
     
    ManMan, Dec 18, 2011
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  4. Dec 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM
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    dfxdig

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    definatly go with k&n intake. works awesome, easy install, and when you step on it, the sound of that 4.0 sucking gas is awesome!

    1191.jpg
     
    dfxdig, Dec 18, 2011
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  5. Dec 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM
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    dfxdig

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    can't get anymore freeflowing than that.
    my next project will be a true dual header exaust.
    gonna have to wait for awile untill the sticker shock from the 265/75/16 bf goodrich all terrain tires wears off the old lady. lol.............
    it will be a few months, but she'll get over it!
     
    dfxdig, Dec 18, 2011
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  6. Dec 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM
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    dfxdig

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    stock air boxes have ruined more marrages than i can remember.
     
    dfxdig, Dec 18, 2011
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  7. Dec 19, 2011 at 3:33 PM
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    ANGUS

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    volant cold air intake
     
    ANGUS, Dec 19, 2011
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  8. Dec 19, 2011 at 3:46 PM
    #308
    misterdmac

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    I upgraded to the AFE Dry at the same time I deck plated my 4-banger. Think I ended up +1.5 mpg. No way to tell on the HP, but I do think it increased my top end pickup in 4th-5th gear.

    Either way, $50 very well spent. And it's the last filter you'll ever buy if you keep your stock airbox.
     
    misterdmac, Dec 19, 2011
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  9. Dec 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM
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    95Yota4x4

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    Gotta ask. What is deck plating?
     
    95Yota4x4, Dec 21, 2011
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  10. Dec 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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    george2pak

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    06 tacoma v6 4.0L with AirAid Dry. I'm not very happy with it. I thought I'll have better milege , but not realy. May 1/4 mpg better. I do fill some extra power and the throttle.
     
    george2pak, Dec 25, 2011
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  11. Dec 25, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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    worthywads

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    But.... but.... some internet posters say 1-2 mpg? :rolleyes:
     
    worthywads, Dec 25, 2011
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  12. Jan 5, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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    ROGU3 PR3DATOR

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    Voted other, running URD's True Cold Air Intake.
     
    ROGU3 PR3DATOR, Jan 5, 2012
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  13. Jan 10, 2012 at 5:36 AM
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    blueburban6

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    Will be purchasing the AFE Pro Dry based on the coments on here. If it performs like it should I might get one for my motorhome too.
     
    blueburban6, Jan 10, 2012
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  14. Jan 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    I run the K&N while the aFe Dry flo is drying after being cleaned.......and vice versa.
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Jan 10, 2012
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  15. Jan 10, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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    Cowboyz

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    URD intake and URD MAF Calibrator

    [​IMG]
     
    Cowboyz, Jan 10, 2012
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  16. Jan 16, 2012 at 8:35 AM
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    I did the carbon filter delete and added an AFE prodry S and found that at idle i was able to obtain 0.8 liters/hour at idle vs 1.0 liters/hour prior in a controlled environment. Driving ive noticed significantly faster throttle response ( which helps a lot in the auto!).Around the city it seems to be reading noticeably better mpg on average, even better on highway. I would ballpark about 3% decrease in fuel consumption, the throttle response is a big perk :)
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2012 at 8:50 AM
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    I got the Pro dry Stage II for my truck and I got about the same results.
     
    Night, Jan 16, 2012
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  18. Jan 16, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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    Airun

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    I got tired of checking my K&N and being able to see daylight through it and worrying about filter so I switched to a Fram fuzzy filter this weekend for peace of mind. I've always been skeptical that an air filter makes a big difference with hp or mpg so we'll see. I'll send in an sample to Blackstone in a couple intervals to see if silica levels are lower with the thicker element and rely on this for objective evidence.
     
    Airun, Jan 16, 2012
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  19. Jan 17, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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    RedTaco2134

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    Just bought a Fram Airhog, that was on sale, and replaced my K&N drop-in. Honestly I think its the same thing as the K&N ith a little less oil. I definitely recommend the Airhog.
     
    RedTaco2134, Jan 17, 2012
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  20. Jan 18, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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    Aw9d

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    I got the TRD CAI with the TRD filter of course, and just cleaned/oiled it for the first time this weekend. Faster throttle response, but no increase in power or gas mileage.
     
    Aw9d, Jan 18, 2012
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