Washable/reuseable air filters?

Moostang · 06-30-2008, 11:43 AM

Are there any other good washable air filters besides K&N? With all the smoke up here in Northern California my car is bogging down severely (nearly died a couple times on takeoff) and since they are predicting it will be this way until our first good rain storm (mid-Sept maybe) I figure it would be worth the money to get a washable/reusable filter. I would prefer something you can get locally at a Kragens type store.

In the past I have always used K&N but I figured I would open up my options maybe look at other brands.

tjzz4 · 06-30-2008, 11:45 AM

Fram air hog....

75K30 · 06-30-2008, 11:53 AM

What style filter are u using?
Is this a stock replacement, or is it a conical type filter for use with a cold air system?

Is there a reason that you are considering another brand? Has the K&N let you down, or failed?
Aem's dry filter flows fairly well when it is clean, and requires no oil.
Not a bad idea, but your local supplier is probably not going to carry them.

I suspect that since you are looking for a performance type filter, you might have a flat panel stock replacement requirement, right?
I aske because in high dust, and high particulate environmemts, a pre-filter is the way to go. These are real easy to clean, and slip right over most aftermarket type air filters.

Moostang · 06-30-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75K30

What style filter are u using?
Is this a stock replacement, or is it a conical type filter for use with a cold air system?

Is there a reason that you are considering another brand? Has the K&N let you down, or failed?
Aem's dry filter flows fairly well when it is clean, and requires no oil.
Not a bad idea, but your local supplier is probably not going to carry them.

I suspect that since you are looking for a performance type filter, you might have a flat panel stock replacement requirement, right?
I aske because in high dust, and high particulate environmemts, a pre-filter is the way to go. These are real easy to clean, and slip right over most aftermarket type air filters.

Right now it is the stock air filter, this is for my daily driver, no upgrades except the radio

its actually a Saturn, but I figured its a universal question car/truck.
Never had any issues with K&N but I figured I would keep my options open just in case the local parts store is out or they had something better for a better price.

75K30 · 06-30-2008, 01:21 PM

I see. The old hot rod saturn trick huh?
I am still a fan of the K&N filter, and your local parts house should carry this. It is a common filter for GM vehicles.

Too bad about the fires up there. We had it real bad down here in So Ca. not too long ago, and I had to evacuate twice in the last few years.
Once is too much, I do hope you are safe up there.
Hats off to the firemen and women!

junior3382 · 06-30-2008, 01:28 PM

I have an AEM in my Mazda... I have cleaned it with the K&N stuff a few times, but seems to hold up. And it was only 18 bucks off the shelf at Advance auto. I am not sure if the final performace is the same as K&N but it gives the sound and longevity I was looking for.

not a good piucture, but that was after the third cleaning. And yes, filter was always blue....LMAO

Moostang · 06-30-2008, 01:29 PM

Ohh.. let soup up the Uranus, err I mean Saturn.. maybe I can pull 20's in the 1/4 mile.

Check out the Moon from last week... (I did photoshop the black to be a little more black)

The sun and sky

The smoke.. I have a better one on my camera phone.. I'll have to phone it later, this was taken when it was late afternoon and not a cloud in the sky, it should be bright and blue

As much as we want a breeze to knock down the smoke, we don't because we know it just makes the fires worse.

junior3382 · 06-30-2008, 01:37 PM

20's in the 1/4 mile... That is hillarious! Only becuase my brother actually did that before he left for the Air Force! An Automatic 4-door even! It was comical... totaled it though and got an eclipse... much better ride for the toys. However, now that he is back, the new toy is a brand new Cobalt. Will have to wait and see where that one goes! LOL.

75K30 · 06-30-2008, 01:41 PM

rough days up there. Hope they can get it under control

20's in the 1/4 mile huh? With E/T/s like that you might need a calender!

Moostang · 06-30-2008, 01:53 PM

I do wonder what my POS could do.. although the AC on.. it would probably do full minutes

06-30-2008, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,130	Washable/reuseable air filters? Are there any other good washable air filters besides K&N? With all the smoke up here in Northern California my car is bogging down severely (nearly died a couple times on takeoff) and since they are predicting it will be this way until our first good rain storm (mid-Sept maybe) I figure it would be worth the money to get a washable/reusable filter. I would prefer something you can get locally at a Kragens type store. In the past I have always used K&N but I figured I would open up my options maybe look at other brands. __________________ MEOW!! http://moostangproductions.com

06-30-2008, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,067	I have an AEM in my Mazda... I have cleaned it with the K&N stuff a few times, but seems to hold up. And it was only 18 bucks off the shelf at Advance auto. I am not sure if the final performace is the same as K&N but it gives the sound and longevity I was looking for. not a good piucture, but that was after the third cleaning. And yes, filter was always blue....LMAO __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

06-30-2008, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,130	Ohh.. let soup up the Uranus, err I mean Saturn.. maybe I can pull 20's in the 1/4 mile. Check out the Moon from last week... (I did photoshop the black to be a little more black) The sun and sky The smoke.. I have a better one on my camera phone.. I'll have to phone it later, this was taken when it was late afternoon and not a cloud in the sky, it should be bright and blue As much as we want a breeze to knock down the smoke, we don't because we know it just makes the fires worse. __________________ MEOW!! http://moostangproductions.com

06-30-2008, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,067	20's in the 1/4 mile... That is hillarious! Only becuase my brother actually did that before he left for the Air Force! An Automatic 4-door even! It was comical... totaled it though and got an eclipse... much better ride for the toys. However, now that he is back, the new toy is a brand new Cobalt. Will have to wait and see where that one goes! LOL. __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

06-30-2008, 01:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,130	I do wonder what my POS could do.. although the AC on.. it would probably do full minutes __________________ MEOW!! http://moostangproductions.com

06-30-2008, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
tjzz4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 186	Fram air hog....

06-30-2008, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,256	What style filter are u using? Is this a stock replacement, or is it a conical type filter for use with a cold air system? Is there a reason that you are considering another brand? Has the K&N let you down, or failed? Aem's dry filter flows fairly well when it is clean, and requires no oil. Not a bad idea, but your local supplier is probably not going to carry them. I suspect that since you are looking for a performance type filter, you might have a flat panel stock replacement requirement, right? I aske because in high dust, and high particulate environmemts, a pre-filter is the way to go. These are real easy to clean, and slip right over most aftermarket type air filters.

06-30-2008, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,256	I see. The old hot rod saturn trick huh? I am still a fan of the K&N filter, and your local parts house should carry this. It is a common filter for GM vehicles. Too bad about the fires up there. We had it real bad down here in So Ca. not too long ago, and I had to evacuate twice in the last few years. Once is too much, I do hope you are safe up there. Hats off to the firemen and women!

06-30-2008, 01:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,256	rough days up there. Hope they can get it under control 20's in the 1/4 mile huh? With E/T/s like that you might need a calender!

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