V60 Air Filter Replacement

[Verion]

I’m currently running a 2019 V60 D4 and wondered if replacing the current air filter panel with a K and N one was worth while or keep using the Volvo OEM ones.

Has anyone bothered to do this? Was it worth it?

https://www.knfilters.co.uk/33-3065-...ent-air-filter

[sk546]

Originally Posted by Verion

I’m currently running a 2019 V60 D4 and wondered if replacing the current air filter panel with a K and N one was worth while or keep using the Volvo OEM ones.

Has anyone bothered to do this? Was it worth it?

https://www.knfilters.co.uk/33-3065-...ent-air-filter

I have had a K&N panel filter installed on both of my XC60 T8's (same filter for all SPA Volvo 4 cylinder engines, both Diesel & Petrol).
Cant really say if its 100% worth it or not as its been installed pretty much from day of ownership of both cars so no real area for comparison but it mush help with air flow when you compare it to the OEM unit, that has to restrict much more than the K&N does.
There may be a bit more induction noise too but again, I have no area for comparison.

[rhd443]

Originally Posted by Verion

I’m currently running a 2019 V60 D4 and wondered if replacing the current air filter panel with a K and N one was worth while or keep using the Volvo OEM ones.

Has anyone bothered to do this? Was it worth it?

https://www.knfilters.co.uk/33-3065-...ent-air-filter

Don't bother, if you were to take a look at the top of your air box after having one in there for a few years, you will see a fine dust which the performance filters let through, this in turn mixes with crankcase oil and turns into a sort of grinding paste inside the engine.

In some cases, the oily coating the performance filters have also caused issues further up the system

Stick with the original filter, and also make sure they add the one with the winter foam on the front of it, this catches even more dirt before it enters your combustion chamber, and don't be fooled by the YouTube flow rate comparisons you see.

If you want more performance, take some weight out of the car 🙂

https://youtu.be/GOZ7sGmNJ4E?feature=shared is one example of a real life test not lab testing

[sk546]

Originally Posted by rhd443

Don't bother, if you were to take a look at the top of your air box after having one in there for a few years, you will see a fine dust which the performance filters let through, this in turn mixes with crankcase oil and turns into a sort of grinding paste inside the engine.

In some cases, the oily coating the performance filters have also caused issues further up the system

Stick with the original filter, and also make sure they add the one with the winter foam on the front of it, this catches even more dirt before it enters your combustion chamber, and don't be fooled by the YouTube flow rate comparisons you see.

If you want more performance, take some weight out of the car 🙂

https://youtu.be/GOZ7sGmNJ4E?feature=shared is one example of a real life test not lab testing

Im quite curious here, how exactly does the fine dust 'let through by performance filters' manage to find its way from the air intake system into the crankcase oil?
I'm assuming it gets past the turbo, into the cylinder (with the air/fuel mixture) and then manages to get forced down past the piston rings and into the crankcase where it mixes with the oil and turns into the grinding paste you refer to? Does that sound about right?

Also, nothing like removing those un-needed rear seats and sound deadening to get some improved performance.............

[rhd443]

Originally Posted by sk546

Im quite curious here, how exactly does the fine dust 'let through by performance filters' manage to find its way from the air intake system into the crankcase oil?
I'm assuming it gets past the turbo, into the cylinder (with the air/fuel mixture) and then manages to get forced down past the piston rings and into the crankcase where it mixes with the oil and turns into the grinding paste you refer to? Does that sound about right?

Also, nothing like removing those un-needed rear seats and sound deadening to get some improved performance.............

Doesn't the crankcase breather terminate back into the air intake system? It does on most diesels as it's illegal to vent that to atmosphere so this is where it can mix.

Then you have the mess inside the intercooler, that it can all mix with, and eventually gets all forced into your cylinders as a paste/mixture.

Blowby is another thing yep.

[Verion]

So my ask was less of increased performance which I’m not after, but by changing to a cotton filter for longevity and overall costs.

From what I can see, after 2 or so years, a Volvo air filter is approx £30 a time to replace. The K and N filter is £52, so it’s saving me money.

It’s more of a pondering. I’m in no rush to change it, but gauging if it’s worth it from others that might have done it and their experiences.

Some food for thought, for sure.

[sk546]

Originally Posted by Verion

So my ask was less of increased performance which I’m not after, but by changing to a cotton filter for longevity and overall costs.

From what I can see, after 2 or so years, a Volvo air filter is approx £30 a time to replace. The K and N filter is £52, so it’s saving me money.

It’s more of a pondering. I’m in no rush to change it, but gauging if it’s worth it from others that might have done it and their experiences.

Some food for thought, for sure.

If your only reason to change is to save money then I'd say stick with the Volvo unit.
The K&N filters require upkeep (cleaning and oiling) to keep them tip top whereas the Volvo ones require nothing between replacements.

[DHutch]

The OEM panel should be big enough that short of gross neglect and clogging, it shouldn't add noticeable restriction, hence I cant see an K&N type replacement panel being of any performance benefit.

Likewise as said, washing and re-oiling a filter is faff and if only doing it for a cost saving I wouldn't come close to entertaining it!