Air filters

Sparrowhawk · Nov 16th, 2017, 21:59

Is there really any difference between a K and N air filter verses a standard Volvo air filter?

I’ve fitted a K and N on my ‘98 V70R and no difference as far as I can tell.

rudi dudi · Nov 17th, 2017, 00:03

Nope feck all.

jack taylor · Nov 17th, 2017, 02:44

K&N are more expensive but they can be washed and re-used. Some say they breath better.

petrohl34d · Nov 17th, 2017, 12:56

More noise.

martin_r_smith · Nov 17th, 2017, 14:49

What difference did you expect there to be?

petrohl34d · Nov 17th, 2017, 14:54

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Originally Posted by martin_r_smith

What difference did you expect there to be?

DaveNP · Nov 18th, 2017, 14:57

Now that's the sort of image that springs to my mind when talking about K&N filters, serious petrolheads put a big pink filter on the top of their engine in a chromed holder so everyone can see that they're serious. The K&N filter listed on their website for my car is just a rectangular one which is a straight replacement for the Volvo one hidden inside the air intake box, others have suggested using a cone shaped one inside the box, but nobody could see and be impressed by either of those options.

byootox · Nov 18th, 2017, 16:18

The difference is the oil that goes on the K&N filters gets sooked onto the maf and contaminates it.
Back in the days of carbs some standard filters were quite restrictive out the factory and the upgrade could help a little.
But now... waste of time

sdg1970 · Nov 18th, 2017, 16:50

If you're going to do it - buy a Pipercross or K&N panel filter. Cheaper and better than a cone filter, though I only bothered doing it when I knew my standard filter needed changing.

Nov 16th, 2017, 21:59	#1
Sparrowhawk Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 23:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport	Air filters Is there really any difference between a K and N air filter verses a standard Volvo air filter? I’ve fitted a K and N on my ‘98 V70R and no difference as far as I can tell.

Nov 17th, 2017, 12:56	#4
petrohl34d Senior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2023 20:21 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enniskillen	More noise. __________________ 1998 Volvo V70 2.5 TDi - Dead @ 326,000 miles 1999 Volvo V70 2.5 TDi - Dead @ 250,000 miles 2005 Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 - Current daily

Nov 17th, 2017, 14:49	#5
martin_r_smith Premier Member Last Online: May 10th, 2022 21:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wiltshire	What difference did you expect there to be? __________________ 1983 244

Nov 18th, 2017, 14:57	#7
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:37 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	Now that's the sort of image that springs to my mind when talking about K&N filters, serious petrolheads put a big pink filter on the top of their engine in a chromed holder so everyone can see that they're serious. The K&N filter listed on their website for my car is just a rectangular one which is a straight replacement for the Volvo one hidden inside the air intake box, others have suggested using a cone shaped one inside the box, but nobody could see and be impressed by either of those options. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Nov 18th, 2017, 16:18	#8
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	The difference is the oil that goes on the K&N filters gets sooked onto the maf and contaminates it. Back in the days of carbs some standard filters were quite restrictive out the factory and the upgrade could help a little. But now... waste of time __________________ 99 V70 T5

Nov 17th, 2017, 00:03	#2
rudi dudi DPF free.FCUK Greta he he Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bristol	Nope feck all.

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jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	K&N are more expensive but they can be washed and re-used. Some say they breath better.

Nov 18th, 2017, 16:50	#9
sdg1970 Master Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 17:18 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hell	If you're going to do it - buy a Pipercross or K&N panel filter. Cheaper and better than a cone filter, though I only bothered doing it when I knew my standard filter needed changing. Last edited by sdg1970; Nov 18th, 2017 at 16:58.

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