Viewers should contact K&N customer relations and ask if the Glue Job is the norm

WixXP/Napa all the way. I do like in let holes on the KN. But the wix is better. Fully synthetic and bigger holes on the core. 😊

Really surprised at K&N’s sloppy construction. Even a cheap Supertech is far superior.

To be honest,I like the Wix better....💪

I like the Wix better. I like the deeper pleats rather than a higher number of pleats

only youtuber who really goes into depth about car parts keep up the good work

Thanks Pete! Also, nice to see K&N hiring kindergarten kids to glue their filters🤫 I do like the inlet holes on the K&N. Both could use some work on transparency of their filtration numbers. NAPA for the win on this comparison.

I've used both and between the two, I'd go with K&N, but just barely. The main reason is that its made here in the USA. The only real turnoff is the sloppy construction of the filter media. The Wix is nice, but I really like to use American made products whenever possible.

The WIX seal is a "P ring", like Honda OE filters. It's done so the seal doesn't stick to the engine.

The WIX XP took this one, and they come highly recommended as well. If you are doing oil changes every 3K-5K miles I do not see any issues with the WIX XP having 1/2 the pleats, the construction seems to be top notch.

Awesome video! Really surprised at the K&N sloppy construction especially for the price. Have a nice weekend!

One can't directly compare K&N media area to XP media. K&N cellulose blend is surface(area) media, XP full synthetic is "depth" media. The XP made by M&H is similar to the Hyun/Kia oem, except it uses synthetic media. Same country of origin. Between the two, XP ftw. But, I would buy and use the equivalent Super Tech MP9688 for $6 before either of these. The K&N made by Champ, looks especially sloppy. Thanks for vid.

Wix XP is the winner Pete, K&N is livin' on a name, they're losing in quality Control.

If the XP had better filtering specs, I'd use it. Until then I'll be a Purolator One or Boss user.

Just by the sloppy glue job of the K&N, I would go with the wix. I would prefer the higher bypass pressure but sloppiness tends to be in one place one time and somewhere else the next.

I was never a fan of KN not even there air filters or the cost ! the wix XP is the better filter for the $ and alot cleaner ! Great video !

Good morning to ya, Whip !! The backing on the Wix XP is a polymer. Plastics are polymers, and both of 'em melt, but "plastic" sounds cheesy -- and "polymer" sounds more like we know what we're talking about. 😁 K&N has the nut. K&N has many holes in base plate for more even flow. K&N Made in U.S.A. K&N has better gasket design. K&N has most surface area. K&N has stronger glued seam. K&N has thicker can-- higher burst pressure. Wix XP has cleaner construction. Wix XP has Polymer backing. Wix XP has black color for cooling. Wix XP Made in South Korea. BOTH are too-high-priced compared to the competition. Feature for feature, the K&N takes the win -- BUT -- NEITHER of these oil filters have a Micron Rating printed on the box, so BOTH are UNACCEPTABLE for use in a properly-maintained vehicle. Both the Fram Ultra (China) and the Bosch Premium (USA) are better filters for less money.

FYI to the best of my knowledge K&N doesn't make their own oil filters. They sub contract the manufacturing to other companies. Their old style ford filter the last time I looked was made in Mexico. They don't make their powersports filters either because Hi-flo makes the oil filters for k&n. So you can get a k&n oil filter for almost half the price by just buying the Hi-flo. Beware of k&n oil filters for motorcycles because a few years back k&n switched to having the filters made in China. After like a year and people's motors locking up k&n switched back to having hi-flo make thier filters. The hi-flos are make in Thailand and have ** next to the part number. The Chinese k&n are still in circulation so make sure to check the box.

You can tell that kn is not being made at the air filter factory. I would look at others first.

The K&N is definitely sloppy with the glue. I would go with the Wix filter. TFS Pete. Have a great weekend kind friend. Merri :)

I choose Wix, it has a better media and it is well made, clean, with no excess glue, the K&N is just a generic Champ lab filter and their quality is horrible! just wondering Whip, what is your favorite filter lately?

Wix has those deeper pleats, and a full synthetic media..But both are fine filters, they better be for $15 a pop...They are tremendously better than probably 2/3 of the cars filters on the road, I'd imagine. It seems most people go to the Quick Lube or local mechanics these days...And those are basic fleet bulk purchase filters...So either of these blow them away...Great Video full of true info from your tear down of these...Thanx

Wix has been making filters for a long time so they know what they're doing in that regard. I've also gotten Wix filters cheaper online than Napa gold so its a win-win

I'm having a hard time liking either of these filters. Even though I've been a big WIX fan over the years, I feel they have declined also. How about a Napa Gold/O'Reilly Microgard shootout?

Thanks bud great video,, wix found a solution to their filter problem send them overseas for manufacturing. Wix looks great made in South Korea. Kn still a decent filter however both priced on the high side.

K&N looks like a Fram from the baseplate.

That’s crazy. If that was k&n filter was made in America I can’t imagine the k&n filter that was made in Mexico THAT I use for my g35. QC is ass. I’m definitely switching to Mobil one or wix depends if I see anything inside the filter with weird stains or marks

KN is the same as the Walmart super tech. Wix Xp is only filter I use.

I just bought two of these WIX XP filters last week on Amazon. The ones I got were made in the USA. Neither of them had a date code printed on the canister though.

Great video I love it..

Missed one 👍

Care to elaborate on the Wix's crimp bar falling apart/not being installed very well when you took the media out? That seam seems a bit sloppy too. Always wondered about that. I can't imagine more ways to connect the two ends together but the worry of a metal crimp bar not being properly installed makes me think I'd rather have the glue type. However, it seems that all high grade (synthetic/thicker) media is all held together with crimp bars. Napa platinum to name one other... Obviously glue is much more messy during manufacturing process and may not give a good "seal" either. But how does one see the crimp bar and the precision of manufacture when purchasing brand new? We can't open the can up and inspect the crimp and then use that same filter.. I hate being a car nut.

Just about every K&N filter I have cut open has the same sloppy glue job. The K&N looks like some Champ filters inside. The bypass valve and the base plate almost look the same. The Wix looks very similar to a Premium Guard filter I cut open which was also made in South Korea. The bypass valve and the center core look identical. I wonder if there is common manufacturer in South Korea for both of them.

Thanks, good observations, & work:: interestingly, it can be “interesting “ as to Engine(s) &/or Manufacturer the Filters fit………

WIX the Winner. Surprised how sloppy the glue on the KN oil filter. No wonder Amsoil only sell Amsoil and Wix filters there one of the Best ones.

MERICA DUDE #1 always lol

That sloppy construction on the K&N is ridiculous. I've noticed that some of the sloppiest construction comes on some of the (supposedly) high end filters made right here in the USA. Do you agree, and are you surprised by this as well?

South Korea? That's a new one. Wix used to be made in the USA, a few years ago they started making the cheaper versions in China and Mexico. Korea is OK , Mexico is OK but I would rather not buy from China if I have a choice.

The WIX is actually made by the OEM manufacturer Mann& Hummel Korea, that makes the OEM filters for GM Korea & Hyundai KIA Mobis, this time I'll go with the WIX as that K&N is sloppy inside 🤣

Huh I though the Wix filters were made in Mexico. That is a nice looking Wix filter.

Are Wix Pro Tec good? Thanks for keeping us informed.

K&N refuses to show factual data in terms of micron ratings for their filters (air or oil). I spent quite a bit of time looking for it, even on their own website, it is nowhere to be found other than '99%' but not giving any detail at what micron rating. If its 99% at 40 micron, and another is 99% at 30 micron, that factually demonstrates that the K&N is worse at filtration. I've been a die hard AMSOil filter guy for the past 10 years. But, once I started reading and found the Fram Ultra Synthetic (better filtration at every level & lower cost), I switched. The same goes for oil. AMSOil only for the past 10 years... Then found out about Pennzoil Ultra Platinum - virtually identical in every way to AMSOil, but half the price... I switched.

Have you done a video like that with STP oil filters?

K&N has a cleaner Silicone ADBV. K&N has Fram-type Retainer, with combo Pressure-Relief Valve. K&N has too-thick base plate. Not environmentally-friendly. Wix XP has plastic covering. Wix XP has hidden date code -- useless for purchaser.

I used K&N once, noticed it was not doing a good job compared to OEM or FRAM. Never use K%N.

WIX

That mesh looks like it is made of fiberglass

Get the end caps with paper won't be dealing with glue

What car the fit??

Pause at 10:42 What tool is that?

New k&n filter is junk I will not more $5

KN quality control is crap. WIX for the WIN 🦾