Green Filters vs. K&N

porschetobenz · 11-24-2007

I just purchased green filters from SLK world on order. On the veloce performance testimonial page for an SLK 55 it said they recommend K&N filters....just curious on opinions of the two. Are they similar in their benefits?

Cheers.

DansSlk · 11-24-2007

I think we have had a debate like this before.

General feeling was performance gain about the same, K&N add more oil and your more likely to damage your MAF using them

porschetobenz · 11-24-2007

sorry. i'm new here. didn't know that this was discussed....if i may ask, what is the MAF?

thanks

**FishtailnZ** · 11-24-2007

I've used K&N's on other cars, using Greens on the SLK - have had decent results (for the money) with both. Any difference in power gains between the two would be very minimal, if any, between the two IMO.

P.S. MAF=mass air flow, it's both a housing and sensor through through which air passes (and is measured) as it enters the engine. The sensor wires are very delicate and can be damaged by excess oil from air filters using it as a filter aid.

DansSlk · 11-24-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschetobenz

sorry. i'm new here. didn't know that this was discussed....if i may ask, what is the MAF?

thanks

No worries

**alroumi** · 11-25-2007

green filters are better they come oiled in an adequate amount, whist k an d come oiled excessivley; usually you would keep it 1 to 2 hours in the sun for it to dry to decrease your likely chances of spoiling the maf sensor.

Thanks to the members for answering, i hope im not late to add my points towards this debate.

I find green filterw to be better, no problems so far.

porschetobenz · 11-26-2007

I guess many of you here have read the thread over at MB world in the E55 section about people who have had their green filter rubber seals melt and the filters collapse and are useless. if not its:
http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post2521965

that is scary. I just ordered a set from SLK World. I have to ask them about this. hmmm, all this worry about a little filter.

porschetobenz · 11-26-2007

Then I apologize Bill. But the thread was started this Nov. 24th. and is still being discussed today....I just got my car and I freaked a little when I read the commotion. Glad to hear it's been resolved.

11-24-2007	#1 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Green Filters vs. K&N I just purchased green filters from SLK world on order. On the veloce performance testimonial page for an SLK 55 it said they recommend K&N filters....just curious on opinions of the two. Are they similar in their benefits? Cheers.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	I think we have had a debate like this before. General feeling was performance gain about the same, K&N add more oil and your more likely to damage your MAF using them __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	I've used K&N's on other cars, using Greens on the SLK - have had decent results (for the money) with both. Any difference in power gains between the two would be very minimal, if any, between the two IMO. P.S. MAF=mass air flow, it's both a housing and sensor through through which air passes (and is measured) as it enters the engine. The sensor wires are very delicate and can be damaged by excess oil from air filters using it as a filter aid. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

11-25-2007	#6 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	green filters are better they come oiled in an adequate amount, whist k an d come oiled excessivley; usually you would keep it 1 to 2 hours in the sun for it to dry to decrease your likely chances of spoiling the maf sensor. Thanks to the members for answering, i hope im not late to add my points towards this debate. I find green filterw to be better, no problems so far. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

11-26-2007	#7 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Green filter meltdown? I guess many of you here have read the thread over at MB world in the E55 section about people who have had their green filter rubber seals melt and the filters collapse and are useless. if not its: http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post2521965 that is scary. I just ordered a set from SLK World. I have to ask them about this. hmmm, all this worry about a little filter.

11-24-2007	#3 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry. i'm new here. didn't know that this was discussed....if i may ask, what is the MAF? thanks

11-26-2007	#8 (permalink)
porschetobenz SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 37 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Then I apologize Bill. But the thread was started this Nov. 24th. and is still being discussed today....I just got my car and I freaked a little when I read the commotion. Glad to hear it's been resolved.

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