So you just add filter oil over the dirt? 7.3 power stroke is a great truck. Now I'm drifting like a UP snowdrift lol
Filter wrenches.
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Not at all. I watch the restriction and clean when applocable. Nothing more.
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I've had bad luck with K&N air filters fouling mass air sensors on gas vehicles. That, coupled with poor filtration, high cost, and high maintenance makes me never want to buy their air filters again. I've been pleased with some of the high flow oil-less washable air filters on the market such as the afe line.
On several vehicles I have purchased the k&n kit to get the correct plumbing for the vehicle, then trashed the filter and purchased an oil-less one
On several vehicles I have purchased the k&n kit to get the correct plumbing for the vehicle, then trashed the filter and purchased an oil-less one
One final drifting hack if folks have an oiled foam element like I do on ATVs particularly, I will continue to do it this way, that has worked for me over the years Is put the clean element in a one gallon freezer bag pour or spray filter oil in bag and move it around a bit, carefully, being cautious not to damage element. Not only is it virtually mess free but it gets sufficient oil on the entire element.
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Oiled foam and oiled gauze are 2 different things. I do the same with my foam pre cleaners.
You have an aftermarket gauge or is it a factory indicator?
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replaced the FoMoCo one with a Donaldson years ago. Same gage, same spring, different logo. The FoMoCo one broke off.
Robin Veerman
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Nope I disagree. If you READ the instructions with these filters it clearly recommends NOT to use the nut when installing the filter. But everyone does anyways. So now that filter is too tight and upon removal the nut breaks off or is rounded. So unless the nut is ONLY used for removal….it’s fine
Imo I think a lot of folks don't clean the base off so if there's some slight seepage or even leaking caused by debris on the filters base so they torque it down way to much. In fact I remedied my folks car when they visited it was leaking oil all over my driveway not only was it way over torqued but the oil change place left the o-ring from the old filter on the base.Nope I disagree. If you READ the instructions with these filters it clearly recommends NOT to use the nut when installing the filter. But everyone does anyways. So now that filter is too tight and upon removal the nut breaks off or is rounded. So unless the nut is ONLY used for removal….it’s fine
Robin Veerman
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I’m talking about a filter with a nut welded on to it. Has nothing to do with dirty seating or not making sure that the old gasket has been removed. However those issues are certainly not good…
