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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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Default What Air filter should I buy that is reusable

I want to buy an air filter for my car but dont want a cheap paper one, should I get the K&N or is there another alternitve. Any input is much appreciated. By the way I'm thinking of this not as performance mod but as a I dont have to bother to buy an air filter and run all over the place to find one every 10,000 miles.
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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does anyone use a green filter, if so is better or just the same as K&N
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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i have the k&n, it works good, and as u know its reusable, just gotta clean it
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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Default have a green drop-in since 13,000 and now at 51,000...

replaced the oem filter with the green and haven't had any problems with it; i believe the porous material allows better breathing but still manages to catch dust and pollen plus its re-chargeable. just use the the k&n recharge kit. i know the k&n initially had problems but that was miles ago...
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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Default Had any problems with MAF? I heard oil...

I heard the oil on the K&N messed up the sensor...is there a different filter that isn't oil coated that would be good?
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Default Here's a little unscientific comparison...

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/613977.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/613977.phtml</a</li></ul>
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Default Most of those long life filters use oil, ITG, AFE, KN, Greenfilter...just use it sparingly and...

no problems.
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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Default ITG -> Foam is best!

<ul><li><a href="http://www.itgairfilters.com/philosophy.asp">Foam best by far!</a></li></ul>
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Default bhvdr ... I saw your post when I searched and that got me thinking

I think in the end I will most likely buy the ITG because of the flow rate. I would like if possible more sound but I guess now im asking for too much
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Is it oiled?
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