Re: K & N air filter

> I am thinking to but K&N air filter for my Corolla. I spend $15
> annually for paper filter. From advertisement, it seems to me that K&N
> air filter for Corolla costs $40, but it is washable and can last
> lifetime. Does anybody have any experience using such filter and how
> are you going to wash it and what is frequency to have it washed? Is it
> worthy to purchase such filter?

Here is the K&N filter thread again.
The K&N filter lets more air in your engine AND, consequently, more dirt.
You get more of everything, the good AND the bad.


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