Change your cabin air filter!

[WannFly]

after running Used Oil analysis before and after using K&Ns, i'll never use one on any engine i care about again. the amount of Silica (read: sand) found in my oil when running a properly maintained K&N was atrocious.

K&Ns apparently may improve airflow, but do a very poor job of filtration.

This is concerning. I will do an oil analysis, but I do not have a baseline / "before" K&N

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[zouch]

it'll be pretty obvious when you get the results.

look at it this way; how much Silica should be in your oil?

This is concerning. I will do an oil analysis, but I do not have a baseline / "before" K&N

 

[running_man]

after running Used Oil analysis before and after using K&Ns, i'll never use one on any engine i care about again. the amount of Silica (read: sand) found in my oil when running a properly maintained K&N was atrocious.

K&Ns apparently may improve airflow, but do a very poor job of filtration.

Just a point of clarification, I use the K&N washable filter in my cabin air filter, not my airbox..... appreciate the heads up though....

 

[Blade1668]

This thread reminded me I need to clean mine so yesterday I did, it was nasty not that level. Then the wait for it to dry and re-oil it. K&N it was worth the money especially since I have dust and pollen to deal with. Then on a drive went over 100,000 miles.
On engine air filter I still use paper one. But have K&N engine air filters in my other Jeeps. Most of the time I only add more oil to them and if really nasty do I clean them.
My Wrangler Unlimited 05 is over 256000 miles running a K&N oil analysis showing good but I always run synthetic oil since new now some oil changes are not at 3000-5000 miles but I've kept it under 10000 miles. But with the new information on them I don't recommend as hearty.

 

[Jeepfueledbydiesel]

How often should one change the cabin filter?

I change ours once a year, basically after the yellow pine pollen season ends in May. It's amazing how nasty they get from that pollen.

 

[Wraif]

How often should one change the cabin filter?

I never change mine. Well, ok, I did once. I put in a K&N cabin air filter. Now I just clean it with every oil change

 

[Flip]

I never change mine. Well, ok, I did once. I put in a K&N cabin air filter. Now I just clean it with every oil change

I think a reusable cabin filter would be a good idea. I recently checked my filter. It was just a little dusty. A used compressed air to clean it up and put it back in.

 

[JeepNYak]

has anyone tried the hepa filters? Looking to help with dust inside the cabin.

 

[Heimkehr]

has anyone tried the hepa filters? Looking to help with dust inside the cabin.

Yes. I use and recommend this filter. Coincidentally, my latest purchase just arrived a few days ago. Normally ~$45, but my patience paid off and I snagged it on sale.

N.B.: It is a bit stiffer than the regular filters, and may be a bit dodgy to insert correctly in its holder. Just work slowly and carefully.

 

[JeepNYak]

Yes. I use and recommend this filter. Coincidentally, my latest purchase just arrived a few days ago. Normally ~$45, but my patience paid off and I snagged it on sale.

N.B.: It is a bit stiffer than the regular filters, and may be a bit dodgy to insert correctly in its holder. Just work slowly and carefully.

lol was just looking at this one. Ordered thanks

 

[jadmt]

lol was just looking at this one. Ordered thanks

weird me too lol.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

weird me too lol.

@jadmt

Consider this offering. Comes in 2 pack for $16. I have been using this on my JL and others for years. Excellent product offering.... and the price is terrific at $8.00 each. Install this offering blue side up..

No way would I pay $23+ for a single Hepa cabin air filter..

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[zouch]

i have used these filters.

my wife, who is Asthmatic (amongst other things) appreciates it.

Yes. I use and recommend this filter. Coincidentally, my latest purchase just arrived a few days ago. Normally ~$45, but my patience paid off and I snagged it on sale.

N.B.: It is a bit stiffer than the regular filters, and may be a bit dodgy to insert correctly in its holder. Just work slowly and carefully.

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