K&N filter... Will it protect your unit? We test it out!

What do you think?
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[@110Garage]

What are your experiences with K&N?

[@whosugly3178]

Decent

[@miller440x]

Horrible, let too much fine dust by that wasnt there with other filters

[@mikeyacullo2637]

Vacuum sounds

[@domenicderrigo7733]

The oil isn’t your pcv setup brother it’s from the clogged filter pulling oil under acceleration

[@mje19D]

decent with a dust cover.

[@jasonusaf1]

I think Rick has always talked to himself like this in the shop, but finally got smart and is recording it.

[@wrenchandrip]

lmao you might be right

[@treywildman8599]

Haha that’s probably true lol

[@RJB1017]

Big imaginary friend guy lol

[@peterdavison9901]

Rick has gotten so good on camera

[@Mod1Gunner]

The over pronouncing is phenomenal!

[@20stubby]

Great job Rick. You make it clear and simple.

[@barrymolloy6237]

Keep it up Rick, love these little solo videos.

[@turbo-brian]

Man. So smooth and intimate... feel like you invited me in after I walked you home.

[@Clockburner]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

Sooo true! All he was missing was an intro where he says: " ooh, its a ladaaay"

[@MrStamperh]

Gay^

[@chadyarbrough3554]

Keep the good work guys

[@michiganripper7658]

Rick we appreciate you brother

[@_hotrod_]

Love the content guys !!!

[@AVGJoesGarage]

Been using K&N on everything since I was in college (20+ yrs). Snowmobiles, quads, dirt bikes, go carts (always run an outerwear on the non car stuff), 01 lightning huffing 16lbs of boost and now my 12 mustang gt with 9lbs of boost. Also ran one on a na 92 f150 and a na 98 f150. Zero issues. Wash them the right way and oil them the right way and they are golden.

[@arthurmroyce]

I have also used K&N filters for years. I DO clean and oil them annually and I follow the instructions so I do not over oil them. I keep my cars well over 100k toward 200k and I have no issues with oil use in the engine. I also change my oil pretty frequently too. Proper maintenance...

[@CAngel-gq8cm]

​@@arthurmroyce I use K&N on my older carb Harley but the MAF sensor on my Crown Vic din't like the oil from a new K&N, Had to keep cleaning the sensor as I could feel a power loss, changed back to stock paper and never had a issue. As a rule I don't use K&N if I see a sensor sitting behind it.

[@Legoman585]

keep them coming Rick

[@paulpetraitis2130]

Good video Rick, thanks!

[@snoop8093]

I have used a K&N filters for years. I have always ran and outerwear on it keeps all the heavy sand out. I have always checked my tubes and they have always been clean. Like the videos. keep it up.

[@flat_stickproductions209]

Almost all off-road vehicles use oil saturated filters. There is a reason.

[@tw3327]

Like the vids Rick Happy new year

[@Darwindiggler]

Nice little vid thanks an happy new year rich

[@lyvynwyld8248]

Looks pretty damn good for the amount of sand on the outside. Ive always used K&N and never had an issue and we pound our machines right to death.

[@philipfoster373]

Here's an old trick from the sand rail buggy days when we ran duel Weber 48 carbs with the K&N filters. To keep them from clogging up with fine particles of sand we would rubber band or zip tie a pantyhose over each filter. Pantyhose are pretty close woven and it filtered some pretty small microns of sand dust out of the pre-oiled filters to keep them from getting clogged, when removing the pantyhose to clean start at the bottom and pull them off until The inside is out trapping all of the dirt and sand inside the pantyhose, you can shake them out and reuse them if you can get them off without runnering them. If you purchase the sheer ones you can hardly tell they are even on there 😂

[@sgspyder1]

I run a k&n with outerwear and s&b particle separator and so far so good

[@SNELLERIZED]

ALWAYS run an Outerwear when using a K&N in the sand.

[@wldott]

If running a K&N in sand and fine dirt you should always have a precharger filter on it.

[@joe212]

So many miss that. A outerwhere pe filter will stop so much. I race motocross

[@boosted2813]

@@joe212 Yep

[@MrStarkings]

If you smear some white lithium grease in your intake tube you will be able to see if you are getting dirt past your filter. The grease will go on white and if dirt is getting by it will be brown or black. The dirt will stick to the grease. Keep up the great work.

[@harlandmcnall2579]

Awesome i use k&n filters as well

[@mikeyacullo2637]

What's up bra. Keep up the great work

[@ArchwayPerformance]

Fine dust ate up a few of my go kart motors, but a outwear cover worked to minimize the dust particles. The k&n filter” filters” better as it gets dirtier. It even says in the instructions that the oil can be applied again over the dirt.

[@rodsadventures9036]

I’m with Rick on the factory air box and filter. Haven’t failed me yet. 🇨🇦

[@jasonlt1982]

Appreciate ya Rick!

[@LowAss720]

All those shots of the filter and we dont even get a slow mo of you washing it off? Thats the best part!!

[@matthewlundrideordie8151]

S & B.....im not sure about you east coast guys but out here in the west....S & B is a must. the difference this pre filter makes is unbelievable....#2 thing id buy if had to start over on a new machine

[@whitedartonpt]

Ive always had a saying "K&N flows 50% more air, and 100% more dirt. Ive been a powersports mechanic for 15+ years and I have seen more engine failures due to dirt ingestion through a K&N filter than any other cause combined. Sand is much larger in size than the fine dust that gets past the element so thats why there wasnt much visible here. Foam filters do a better job catching debris because the air flowing though doesnt take a straight path, which give the filter oil more of a chance to catch passing dust. Foam filter oil is also thicker than gauze type filter oil so it tends to stick around alot longer too. Out where I live we have a lot of red clay and once it dries out in the summer, one drift around a corner will leave a dust cloud that will hang in the air for 5+ minutes because the particles are so fine. I personally will never ever use, nor recommend anything but stock or foam filters.

[@kennycoleman2746]

Great content thank you

[@warrenlucier5796]

Well this filter system was developed by a desert racer who grew tired of engines being destroyed by the sand cutting it's way through the paper filters. You'll want to draw the air supply from the cleanest path available with any filer type made. I hade a 1964 Ford F100 pickup truck that was equipped with an oil bath air cleaner and the inside of the carburetor was always clean due to that. Paper filters came about due to quick and an non messy servicing. Yup you can't use this type of filtration due to the vehicle movement or that's what would be in use. I've used K&N filters for decades in all my vehicles with proper servicing and have had zero problems. Yeah those paddle tires are just shoveling tons of dirt at the filter and the sock will help or do a relocation.

[@nathanleshchinsky7351]

Used to run K&N on my cars and trucks and then I cooked a MAF sensor and went dry filter and haven’t had any issues.

[@jodi129-gaming8]

it makes me happy to see a person say that something they didnt like actually worked decently you dont hear that much

[@marcleukhardt9645]

It seemed you were trying to convince yourself that everything was fine, denial. That fact is, there was sand inside your charge tube, and inside the K&N, don’t fool yourself, these filters are not meant for off-road, a little bit of sand can do a lot of damage.

[@MrSteve8511]

Exactly.

[@RagnarNomad]

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[@Galottiful]

All the sand has been sucked into the engine!

[@user-qn7Iz7gp6n]

AEM dryflow bruteforce all the way baby!!!

[@matthewvalentine3549]

I use the k&n filter with the waterproof sock seems to help keep debris out imo.

[@doncohrs4468]

Would love to see a dyno comparison between the stock box/paper filter vs an aftermarket setup like you're running on a big power machine.

[@davelorkowski7968]

I have ran k&n for 30+ years with no issues. I do run a pre filter in the sand and dirt trails and wash and oil every trip.

[@Tanks-Link]

Yeah the Oil filters are great for street use and stuff but I’m in southern Nevada for the desert are use paper filters same with the Sandune‘s at Dumont Dunes

[@dough5626]

Rick, check than oil in the charge tube, if its gritty then sand is getting by rather than it falling in on disassembly, great job.

[@russellhunt9626]

Please keep these technical discussions coming. Would love to you use this "Rick" video format to do machine reviews, tire reviews, etc.

[@JS-nf1sn]

They run K&N filters in the Baja races. As long as you use them correctly they are great.

[@3ToeCustoms]

i ran K&N for about 10 years between my atv, and sXs with no issues. i always keep a sock on them though as that catches the finer stuff, and keeps the filter much cleaner for longer. i think people get their issues mostly from improper maintenance of the filters running them to long between cleanings, and letting them dry up. you should be inspecting your air filter after every ride, and cleaning them regularly. i especially like running them during the winter time to save from ruining them paper filters when you suck snow in the air box.

[@MehalfassEverything]

Preciate ya

[@timleatham3641]

You guys need to hit the st Anthony dunes for your next sand fix👍✌

[@christophergregg4076]

I'd definitely be running a hydrosock on it.. Knocks that initial sand blast off before hitting the filter/ plus protects mud running against water etc

[@kosditrade]

For your application, i think oiled foam filter will be the best choice.

[@scottjacobson7708]

They make prefilter for those that really help in the sand. You should relly try it.

[@ramiretz]

some months ago i see someone testing different Airfilters K&N DNA Pipercross TwinAir and a few others including OEM Paperfilters..... they used some LAB test-equipment to measure particles in Micron size... all Cotton Sportfilters let some dust thru.... the Paperfilter was the best followed by Oiled TwinAir Foam Filters... but also the Cotton Sportfilters had the biggest Flowrate (what a surprise)..... so its like everything that comes with tuning... its a compromise

[@chrisyanez2299]

Being that I’ve spent my whole life in glamis and Mexico racing I’ve never seen a k&n that didn’t have some sand particles in the intake when running no outerware. I swapped over to a uni on my atc ( because it the closest to the stock filter you can get ) and all my vw Baja bugs . If your really wanting to step up the game look into a UMP filter setup . We run those on most race buggies and Baja’s in the desert . ( it’s a tractor style air filter ) totally worth the extra few bucks and can be easily modified to run a snorkel .. .

[@joshmoore1397]

That sand is keeping them valves clean.

[@mnrodriguez]

My wife's CR-V 2009 runs like the first day. Since the first oil change, it has always had a K&N air filter. I use Wix or K&N oil filters in that car, whichever comes cheaper!

[@bryankrohn1439]

The many personalities of Rick. We have Professor Rick here, the sarcastic Rick, and Rich the ghoul.

[@althouse2]

Twin air filters or a foam filter wrap or a huge Donaldson setup with wrap for 100% protection or S&B air particle seperator

[@gafrers]

Yes for more Rick content.

[@woolmanworkx1144]

Dang ricks using some soul glow in that hair... big facts

[@r6exrider]

You gotta vent the crank case to atmosphere via a catch can. That's the way to go

[@vooduuchild3601]

I have and do run K&N intakes and filters on almost everything in my fleet. Those that live offroad just get a filter sock type pre filter put on them. Never any signs of dirt, regardless of how dirty the outside is. Never one single issue in using these filters for hundreds of thousands of miles. Just gotta use pre filter and clean after any dusty day. Or run a particle separator and live the good life...barely ever needing to touch the filter.

[@hausmanaaronw]

Have you ever considered running a particle separator and a oil catch can. I switched mine over once I seen the inside of my intake and intercooler was full of oil. Oil catches dirt and that restricts flow. Ever since I switched over its been relatively clean inside.

[@theirishaxe9405]

Aaaaaaalllot of people don't oil the filter! Im glad you promote oiling! I run the frog skin over my filter seems to work well. 👍

[@offroadaddict4319]

I would be interested to see another test done with a K&N air filter and a Particle separator on it. Also are we all just going to ignore the unicorn toy on the bench? LOL

[@stevenschiedel7216]

What's your opinion on a particle separator? Ive heard good and bad.... right notw I'm just sick hp with no future hp add ons...... but i get a lot of dust from my rides be out desert or mountains were i ride. Would this be a good option for my 2019 stock razor 1k xp. Right now stock Polaris filter with an outer wear i will check tomorrow as i just got back and am anxious you see after that ride session! Happy new year, love your channel

[@SierraKilo6]

Can you guys test out a clutch cooling kit and let us know how they work if they do at all? That would be awesome of you guys

[@stacyreid5077]

Thank you Rick for telling everyone that you on that trip you didn’t have a sleeve covering the filter and that you do use oil , I know people that don’t oil theirs in their SXSs, ATVs or even in their vehicles.

[@3ToeCustoms]

wow. 100% have to oil them after cleaning.

[@stacyreid5077]

@@3ToeCustoms my dad didn’t think they needed oil because when he got his truck ( used ) it wasn’t and my brother didn’t know either till I told him. In my dads case I took care of it

[@MrBigredtaco99]

I found my S&B particle separator works amazing on my Talon! Does a great job, and makes the stock filter last 10X longer than without.

[@DukesofoffroadHazzard]

I’ll second what you have said sir! S&B for the Win!!!!

[@MrBigredtaco99]

@@DukesofoffroadHazzard I have mine wired to key on power, and even when I was in the desert this past October, I checked the filter when I got back home, and it barely had anything on it, and I ate a lot of dust and silt!! 10 out of 10 can't wait to go back this coming October!!

[@Clockburner]

I will also agree!

[@paradiseoffroad526]

Yes!!! I was hoping I wasn't the only one.... I hard piped my s&b so it can act as a snorkel.

[@standjos25]

On a big turbo car the S&B robs 10-15 hp on the dyno

[@Ceemysix]

The real test is in dusty conditions following other buggy’s. Yes the sand can be an issue, but the particulate with sand is much larger than dust.

[@kenleppek]

Don't pour a quart of oil in these things when you clean them, especially in an application with a mass airflow sensor.

[@crunchtimeatv8763]

As your air filter plugged you got more vacuum on your crank case breather line. Might have to put some sort of orifice on that breather line?

[@mikeyacullo2637]

Yeah you should watch kyle from boosted boys video from glamis and see what his filter looked like it was insane

[@okcmoparguy724]

I have personally seen many many dusted engines with these types of filters. Where they properly serviced, who's to say but they 100% caused premature ring wear. I've seen enough to lose trust, not worth the minuscule power gain.

[@westermanevents]

pp p0401

[@michaely6665]

If you had washed the air filter base mount with water hose it would have stopped all that loose sitting dust falling down the intake tube when you pulled it off. Could remount filter system other way up so when removing it the dust falls away from intake pipe. That K&N air filter worked really well in your buggy test. It seems to be fitted in a really dirty area of dust flow.

[@W.451]

Oil analysis tells the tale. Test that way on YT out performed paper filters in filtering and wear oil chemistry.

[@DUNEATV]

You needed to completely wash the entire machine before pulling that hose off. I agree with you that sand just fell into the tube after you released the hose clamps.

[@erikrowsell4814]

Use the out cover and clean your filter every day you ride at dunes I have a few filters so I can just change them and do my cleaning at home

[@MaximumKarma]

Video starts at 3:30 🤣🤣 love you Ricky I ain't hatinn

[@boblaws9851]

Sand and dust are two totally different animals. Sand is large compared to dust particles. K&N is fine for street machines, but suck for off-road riding/driving.

[@arizonapicker1836]

If I saw sand like that in my intake tubes I would flip the hell out. UNACCEPTABLE!

[@brianbudd8487]

I wish y'all would give away a full service lol

[@kosditrade]

With this many dirt, you need oiled foam filter, that will protect your engine.

[@m.newman7722]

I've run K&N filters on my vehicles for the past 30 years, and I've never had to add oil between 5,000+ oil changes. My Lexus 1998 GS400 had 212,000 miles on it before it was hit and totaled by a young lady, again without any need for additional oil added between oil changes. It would seem, that each person has a different experience with these filters. You do what you feel comfortable doing. But two Lexus air filters cost more than one K&N that I used over and over with each vehicle, without deleterious effects to my engines. Go figure!

[@Allinoffroad]

Never had a problem with them run them in my turbo rzr and can am outlander 1k run it clean it always good to go

[@shawnhampton9686]

Rick how do you like the 355hp kit? More turbo lag over the 310hp kit?

[@davidkalamejski8546]

Alright mann .. I'm hype on the new name invites instant subscribe.... lol rt on brother from GAYLORD MI

[@robrob7449]

LONGER VIDS PLEASE

[@tcart24]

What would you recommend for winter maintenance? My machine is relatively new I'm about to do the first oil change on it and want to know what else I should do while I'm working on it. It's a 2019 X3 XRS

[@dkenner04]

Since its a highly asked question. What are good oils to run in your SxS. Asking for a 2021 x3 RR in particular

[@Dyerboi333]

what you and the guys thing of the S&B particulate separator?

[@sirmaximus100]

I know it’s a big debate on what oil to use and I’m not trying to start a debate on here. But I am interested in knowing what oil y’all use on your Polaris machines. Just curious. I always use the recommended Polaris oils myself.

[@alecnelson993]

I’m new to the SXS world and I’m not the most mechanically inclined person either, and I have tried finding videos on how to work the walker evens suspension the proper ways to work it from firm to soft if it’s just as easy as twisting the dial back and forth or is there a trick I’m supposed to do?

[@jerrybaldwin7543]

JH WHO you guys at SXSBL0G gonna have to get some pit bikes and go down to Florida and do some backyard racing with JH HELL YEAH BROTHER 😎

[@davidbuckley9658]

Sand socks and probably a shield box. But definitely a sock over

[@markwise2824]

Do a Oil test, look at the silicon

[@jeffgribble3255]

What are your thoughts on particle separators?

[@jongilligan6757]

Try a oil catch can Rick!

[@jerrybowman5546]

Looks to me done the Job

[@gailyoung9911]

SAVE THAT DIRTY FILTER FOR A DYNO TEST. RUN A CLEAN ONE THEN PUT THE DIRTY ONE ON AND SEE WHAT THE LOSS IS.

[@chickenhawk212]

Riiiick, nooo, it’s me your engine! Pleeeeease Rick!

[@wannabejeeper]

Not related to the video, but seeing how congested your shop is with vehicles here are two thoughts; how about heavy duty racks that you could store SXSs on and use the forklift to put up and take down? OR build a 2nd level with a ramp leading up to it so you could park vehicles up there when they're not in use.

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

He said he seen about the same amount of sand even when using stock filter...K&N does work

[@cameronbridges5607]

How do we use your code on Rocky Mountain to suppose you? Cuz I’m always buying stuffing from there