k&n filter

Hi,is it worth sticking a k&n filter on my jimny?
will it really improve thing's??
Cheers

hi mate to be honest i wouldn't wast your money, it will only make it sound like a boy racer car and not much else.

I've got one on and to be honest, it doesn't sound any noisier than standard. Luckily.

Just saves a little on buying standard filters, IF you're keeping the vehicle long term.
A little filter cleaner and filter oil, job done.
As far as an increase in performance, did you say you were fitting it in your Veyron or Jimny?
Jim isn't powerful enough for you to notice any gains.

BUT, I wouldn't fit one to my Merc as I want to keep that long term and MAS's are expensive. LoL!

Cheers folks
They aint too expensive,found them for £26 delivered on flea-bay but if they do absolutely nothing to improve anything I may not bother.

Let's see.
Because I plan to keep this baby long term

I fitted one and have found it has improved performance. It hasnt made it a sports car or anything but the engine breathes better. There is no discernible difference in noise as you are using the stock air box. If you want to fit one then do it it can't do any harm.

Anyone considering fitting a K & N Filter should check out this site first... www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm and if you already have one of those filters, toss it out and spend the money on a quality paper filter.

ZookFastback wrote: Anyone considering fitting a K & N Filter should check out this site first... www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm and if you already have one of those filters, toss it out and spend the money on a quality paper filter.

In 20 years of motoring I have never seen any damage of engine components or running issues when using serviceable air filters. From VW beetles with HiPo engines to the modern daily run around, I have always used them and not once have I had an issue.

It's entirely up to the driver what they choose of course but this is my experience.
There is a lot of test data out there for every single thing that has ever been produced. Lots of positive and lots of negative. I am not disagreeing with what Oily Bob is saying in his testing but it is just one opinion.

Very interesting article and some valid points made. I imagine also that how you use the car makes a huge difference. If its mainly road use perhaps a K & N is fine, but if it's off road a lot on dusty tracks then an original equipment would seem to be better. I know from my experience of tracks in the summer in France dust is a real problem, and obviously the same in Oz. It's quite easy to make a filter clogged with dirt in a day out, and that's with a snorkel facing backwards as well.

i have a k&n panel filter on my jimny and i have found i get approx 10 mpg better,hope this helps

Some interesting and conflicting views here,I think for the price and seeing as I won't be doing many dusty trails I will go for it and give it a try.

Thanks to all that replied !

stu44 wrote: i have a k&n panel filter on my jimny and i have found i get approx 10 mpg better,hope this helps

What 40 + with a K&N?

I'm gonna fit 3 then, I want 60MPG

facade wrote:

stu44 wrote: i have a k&n panel filter on my jimny and i have found i get approx 10 mpg better,hope this helps

What 40 + with a K&N?

I'm gonna fit 3 then, I want 60MPG

I have two fitted but still only get 20-25mpg