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by **TOMUCH** on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 2:57 +0000

Hey guys, I have been told this is the correct K&N Air Filter for the D4D Hilux, KNE-2296. Have any of you fitted one of these ?? If so is this the same number?? I have ordered one for now, just want to make sure its correct... Cheers TOMUCH

by **9W6VX** on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 7:41 +0000

Mark,

I'm using a K&N.

I'm currently out of town and the Hilux is at home!

I'll be back tomorrow evening and will check the part number for you once I'm back.

Cheerio

by **DrewXT** on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 8:08 +0000

Be careful with a K&N if you do a lot of water crossings.

Oiled foam filters don't stop water like a paper filter does!

by **mischief** on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 8:12 +0000

i've got one fitted, number on box is E-2296
only thing to note as with my experiences with car's with hot wire air flow meters, is that oil may clog it up after time, give it a clean with meth / electronic cleaner type thing.. once a year or so.

by **TOMUCH** on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 8:53 +0000

Thanks guys... good advice... and will certainly take it... I have a Safari Snorkel, so that sould take care of any water ingestion... (coz yes I do a fair few water crossings licing in Darwin)... Clean the air flow meter.... can do.... Cheers TOMUCH

by **TOMUCH** on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 8:54 +0000

**Living in darwin** Spellcheck...

by **9W6VX** on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 1:52 +0000

The K&N part number is correct.

Regards

by **Stu-k** on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 3:05 +0000

What sort of power increase do you expect or is it more for the servicing side of things?

by **TOMUCH** on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 5:12 +0000

I don't expect a large increase in power, but if it breaths easier it will produce power easier.... plus the advantage of 'never' having to replace it.... Cheers TOMUCH

by **9W6VX** on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 3:52 +0000

My personal experience with the K&N on my Hilux.

I feel a marginal power improvement over the standard air filter.

The reason I switched over to the K&N, longevity on blacktop and slight better hp through it's breathing.

But if I were to go offroad with lots of dust, I would use the original paper filter.

Regards

by **TOMUCH** on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 6:00 +0000

Brendon, why would you change back to the paper filter... The K&N is supposed to be a better filter overall... and it is washable... also with the oil film on the filter it attracts dirt and dust, this actually improves its ability to filter particles... that is until it is completely chocked... but a standard filter would be the same once chocked with dust.... Cheers TOMUCH

by **9W6VX** on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 2:30 +0000

Mark,

I reckon that the K&N filter it to breathe too well allowing it to choke too fast compared to the paper filter.

Am in Singapore at the moment.

Cheers Mark

by **TOMUCH** on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 4:58 +0000

Brendon, each to their own, ... but please have a look at this site...

http://www.knfilters.com/filter_facts.htm#PAPER

Cheers TOMUCH

by **TOMUCH** on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 5:10 +0000

Guys, I have researched K&N filters a little more... now I know my information is from the K&N site... but with a claim like this , you would have to think they are on the level...I am refering to Mischiefs statement above ref oil contaminating the hot wire air flow sensor... nothing personal mate, just though this was interesting reading... check this site out... comments welcome..

http://www.knfilters.com/MAF/massairpledge.htm

Cheers TOMUCH

by **mischief** on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 5:38 +0000

TOMUCH,
no problem

like i said, it may happen, I've seen it happen & also know of ppl running k&n & other oiled filters with no issues, could be when ppl re-oil the filters they use too much oil (after washing)?
Just thought I'd mention it so if it does happen you know what's going on & that its an easy fix