The Best Engine Air Filter in the World and Why

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Engine air filter. The Best Engine Air Filter in the World and Why, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Engine air filter replacement. Car engine air filter. OEM air filter vs aftermarket. Are OEM air filters better than aftermarket? Are reusable air filters good? Are k&n air filters bad for your car? Are k&n air filters worth it? Engine air filters explained. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years. Scotty Kilmer, gives you a chance to win a car product, by entering in this weekly giveaway.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR If you don’t want to listen to me or have a high performance or off-road vehicle: K&N Air Filter: amzn.to/2A7qXgK ⬇Things used in this video: 1. K&N Air Filter: amzn.to/2A7qXgK 2. Common Sense 3. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 4. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 5. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 6. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo 7. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 8. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Amazon Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

@zekemorris7844 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer is the 2nd gen is 350 a quality vehicle?

@RichWitGame 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer What is your take on "plasma" spark plugs and/or ignition systems? Also what do you think about reusable/washable oil filters?

@nickreynolds1440 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Send a filter my way!

@lazerusmfh 6 жыл бұрын

WIX generally makes a great aftermarket filter if you cant find an OEM

@isaeproductions5217 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty I’m sorry but running a K&N on an off-road vehicle is a horrible idea even when running outerwear

@johnferguson7235 5 жыл бұрын

QUICK TIP: Use a Sharpie pen to write the date and the mileage that the filter was changed on the side of the new filter when you change it. That way you don't have to guess how long it's been on the car.

@danielfronc4304 3 жыл бұрын

Late to the parade but your suggestion is great.

@myname9252 3 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if people did that .

@deejeff8846 3 жыл бұрын

I just change them every oil change

@Johnnyy832 2 жыл бұрын

@@deejeff8846 I thought they only needed to be change around ~15k miles?

@north4961 2 жыл бұрын

Do it with your home light bulbs. 👍

@ZEPRATGERNODT 5 жыл бұрын

From a long term K&N employee... Ever since Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division bought the company, many of the raw parts have been sourced and manufactured in China. The cloth (filtering membrane) is nothing like how it used to be. It’s more or less a marketing company now selling on its past reputation and history.

@stephendibari7704 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know !!

@sfathplejaren5800 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your insight and honesty.

@Rhaspun 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 1997 4 Runner. The K&N filter I have is as old as the car. I have no complaints about the filter. The engine has 391k miles on it and is still running just fine.

@johnsmith-sk1ep 4 жыл бұрын

That's too bad. The filter I have is 20 years, 200k miles and works like a champ. The only issue I've had is trying to remember where I put the kit when I go to clean it. Not having to decide on which filter to buy every year and when it should be changed and finding the proper size has been great.

@jamesm.8392 4 жыл бұрын

Sad . . . they decided to follow Fram' footsteps. Back in the day Fram was #1 then they quickly moved overseas to a bunch of backwards countries and deliberately ruined their product. I know 2 of my engines had been ruined by Fram oil filters in the 80s / 90s.

@Eagles0690 5 жыл бұрын

When I first saw you on UTube, I thought you were just another nut on here. But, after watching you on several more videos, I’m beginning to think you’re one of the smartest mechanics I’ve seen. Lots of good videos. Keep up the good work.

@hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109 4 жыл бұрын

Hes been one if the best mechanics for years... This man has personally saved me thousands

@williamarmstrong632 2 жыл бұрын

me too, just got a sweet 2006 Camry, my mechanic is an hour and a half away but so good, we tailored our search to the area he is located. He advised us through the whole process. Oh my how we old men (I'm old) do carry on. Scotty has also personally save me thousands too. Oh, as an addendum, my sweetheart is very cautious, loves scotty and when I found a 2003 "nice looking" Chevy impala, she simply said..."Well what does Scotty say, I just about died as we watched a scotty video couple nights before, where he said he doesn't like them. hilarious.

@dave623 2 жыл бұрын

He’s been on TV since 1946, so duh

@mareksto1 2 жыл бұрын

Same story here. Great videos

@johnsmind 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching vids on filters for months learning. This video is great for two reasons. It explains exactly what you should do and shows proof why on the OEM pleats. The other is the oil on filters and how it clogs the air flow and ruins a very needed sensor. Pay attention all! Thanks my friend.

@esotericbinauralbeats533 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best page on car mechanics I've ever seen!

@hectorrodriguez6538 5 жыл бұрын

His videos are not only full of great knowledge, they background pictures makes them hilarious!

@1337ofDiscreet1 2 жыл бұрын

*_"Ha ha ha!"_* (picture of an animal with its mouth open)

@fred92425 5 жыл бұрын

Wix & STP had both in my 2013 Prius C. They look exactly like OEM cost around $20 and worked great!

@JimGriffOne 6 жыл бұрын

Stock air intake systems are tuned to give a boost to power around the 2-3k rev region on petrol cars while losing power at the lower and higher rev bands. The way pressure waves travel through the intake system, resonances can build up and this can actually be beneficial for NA cars where, at certain revs, the intake will *push* more air into the cylinders than it would ordinarily do. Narrowing of the air intake pipe (impedance control) is used to cause a higher air speed for forcing more air into the cylinders, but this reduces the capacity for instantaneous air flow. It improves efficiency in the daily driving rev range on NA engines but at the cost of some potential power. Tuning intake systems requires a lot of knowledge, maths and computer modelling to get right, so whacking any old aftermarket filter system onto the car will likely end up with not much gain for a high cost. For those that like to get the revs up to redline and/or use the vehicle at the highest power point, a well-designed after market intake system and filter can actually boost power by a few % (in the region of 1%-4% depending on the vehicle). This is because they usually have shorter and larger diameter intake pipes that have less 90º bends. More air can flow and it can flow more instantaneously. This usually improves throttle response too. However, there is a cost. They will usually decrease power in the lower to mid rev range, decreasing the efficiency of the engine, as it was specifically designed to work best at a specific air flow rate and rev range. I'll mention cold air intakes too, that they can improve volumetric efficiency by having a higher mass of air in the cylinders. Simply put, cooler air is more dense, so you can fit more air into the cylinders for a bigger bang with more fuel. Most filter systems are designed with this in mind so aftermarket filters won't usually improve volumetric efficiency by much. *tl;dr - If you just want to do daily driving, stick with the stock air system but think about the possibility of a better quality air filter. If you're going to mod your car, you probably know all of the above already (except the maths involved in tuning an intake system and the acoustics involved). Perhaps something interesting to learn about.*

@av8tor261 6 жыл бұрын

It's the reason automotive designers and manufacturers pay engineers big money. KIS and effective. OEM filters are the way to go. Anything else throws of the "balance" of the system.

@AlfaGTA156 Жыл бұрын

You didn’t mention the volumetric efficiency with a paper filter in a controlled environment. Tests suggest that you gain horse power when the ambient temperature drops below 10deg Celsius. The air molecules shrink and therefore more of them can flow into the combustion chambers and ultimately you get more power increasing horse manure by 30%.

@Orion33759 5 жыл бұрын

“And you’re wasting money!” And Starbucks appears. I’m dead

@chaz10297 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty is hilarious, I watch almost as much for the humor has I do to get educated

@firebladex8586 5 жыл бұрын

It's the universal symbol for wasted money

@SpiritBear12 5 жыл бұрын

I know, that was a pretty good dig. LOL

@wild_burn 5 жыл бұрын

then stay dead *DABS*

@odaydean510 5 жыл бұрын

Right on the money. Yesterday was my first visit to StarBitches and bought a drink for $4 and it was filled with Ice. A waste of money.

@LukeMele 5 жыл бұрын

Never really could get a definitive answer about OEM vs Aftermarket Air Filters. You saved me some bucks Scotty, Thanks!

@marcelfeierabend8276 4 жыл бұрын

😉👍K&N filters are the best ones since a long time (in m.op.). I've been using them in many different cars in the last 30 years! Currently in my EVO IX (350hp/ built as a track tool) and my V6 daily-car. American workmanship at its finest. Greetings Marcel/ Switzerland 🇨🇭

@marcsam8630 6 жыл бұрын

I watch his entire videos just to see Scotty ring the bell.

@MonaichFother 6 жыл бұрын

People forget to give the inside of the air box a good clean too before changing the filter.

@UAa320 6 жыл бұрын

Paul Morgan I always do that

@RickyX64 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I replaced the air filter in my 1999 Mercedes E320, and there were leaves and Reese's peanut butter cup wrapper in there... I guess that's were my childhood went...

@hanskinslo326 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've used a vacuum to get debris out of my air filter box before.

@michaelclosson68 5 жыл бұрын

Im a mechanic and you wouldn’t believe the stuff inside air boxes. Snail shells, mud, holes. No one ever cleans them out (we do at the shop) some of the debris is even past the filter

@JA-rn5qv 5 жыл бұрын

As well as the throttle body

@snarine93 5 жыл бұрын

When you said, “wasting money” and put the Starbucks coffee, I lost it! That was hilarious!

@mickmoriarty7780 4 жыл бұрын

I've bought several cars and bikes that had K&N Filters, which I changed for a standard paper filter everytime. The savings were tempting, but I don't reckon I'd every be able to get them 100% clean and I'm not interested in anything less. Great videos, thanks.

@closertothetruth9209 6 жыл бұрын

Can't argue with you on those points, bigger surface area better fuel economy

@406Steven 5 жыл бұрын

I was also a little surprised when he said it was for surface area, round filters have a ton of surface area. But they don't allow for easy mounting away from the top of the engine and can't be tucked away in neat little boxes.

@SevenFortyOne 6 жыл бұрын

Image of a Starbucks Grande Late enema right when you said "wasting money" = perfect image analogy. thanks for the laugh!

@drizler 6 жыл бұрын

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@JeanCarloz1 6 жыл бұрын

Merlin Cat what? Your comment makes no fucking sense, I suggest proof reading before hitting submit.

@jltaco85 6 жыл бұрын

Merlin Cat you've been watching too much fox news snowflake, stay off them drugs, it's turning your brains into mush.

@drizler 6 жыл бұрын

Nybble I guess you don’t get out much do you😋

@zeframc 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he does a great job with the corner thumbnails :)

@thoughtsfromathenasreality 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scotty! I've learned so much from your videos!

@mattomite9097 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty I love your videos and you seriously rock for all your help. Glad to see you telling the truth about KN filters. Too many people don’t do that and end up trashing their MAP. Keep up the cool videos

@A_Renaissance_Man 6 жыл бұрын

For Pleats Sake.

@coiledsteel8344 6 жыл бұрын

David Prokity. My new, 76 Pontiac Firebird, Formula 400, had a strange combination paper/oil & foam air filter. The oil/foam combo was on the outside, the paper on the inside. You had to clean foam then, re-oil it. Was a mess, and I ditched it for paper only filter. I could have done a lot of easily available performance modifications to the weak, "smoger stock," Pontiac 400 ci motor, and turbo 400 trans. - I did put in a "shift kit" that made it jump to life. Would've done the cam, heads, headers, intake manifold - it could have been a mover!

@pugsrock3171 5 жыл бұрын

I agree comPleatly .

@abochavez 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Scotty! I’m glad I found your youtube channel. You’ve grown to be one of my favorite mechanics in a short time. Thanks for all the expert advise.

@guyinmirage 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty your the best man !!! When I'm bored or need a information download I go and watch your content! You rock !

@merlingeikie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, always good to get your wisdom from experience. I have watched lots of your vids and enjoyed them all. DIYer here with lots to learn.

@Call_MeJD 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't know the water and oil system. Thank you for the history lesson.

@MrssexyH2011 5 жыл бұрын

I love this channel!! Very honest and informative. This channel has educated me better than the mechanic shops in my neighborhood. Thank you for all that you do Scotty Kilmer....Your awesome

@ken7683 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for always teaching about your mechanics experience and intelligence. I just recently moved to San Antonio Texas and realized it's 2 months ago you moved from Houston to Tennessee. Please keep uploading videos. You are a great teacher.

@MilosStevanovic1 4 жыл бұрын

I watch this guy just to see side pop up pictures. they are great.

@aaronjacobs1992 5 жыл бұрын

Boy Scotty, just checked my air filter wow I sure could use that new one. Lol. No seriously, thank you for all your great videos. I grew up in a small repair shop my father ran and watching you reminds me of my dad and all those good times.

@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it and thanks for the support!

@HonestFinance 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I use AEM reusables because they don’t require oil, but I should just use OEM.

@Tool0GT92 6 жыл бұрын

Honest Finance I have an aem on my focus, seems to work well. Plus it sounds better.

@freedom-volvo-usa 6 жыл бұрын

Honest Finance k&n owns aem

@victorsoto4888 6 жыл бұрын

fordfocuszx93 🤣🤣🤣🤣 got them ahhahahah

@scrv4 6 жыл бұрын

where’s a good place to get the OEM filters?

@bainsrichmond9397 3 жыл бұрын

@@scrv4 You can order them through Dooxi.They seem to be machined with a degree of care and work quiet well.

@faizamir7608 5 жыл бұрын

"Once they become impregnated with a lot of dirty stuff you gotta replace em" - Scott Kilmer

@jayasmrmore3687 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂

@myname9252 3 жыл бұрын

This is very sound advice indeed

@FamilyRoyaltyFirst 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty you’re cool “rev up your engine!” Thanks for all the good advice

@klunker289 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty for all of your great tips. You're an oldschool honest mechanic✌😄

@substrate001 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, YOU ROCK! I've watched a lot of your vids, I'm a pretty decent mechanic myself,(by necessity,lol) and love just about anything with an engine or motor of any kind. You are so logical and down to earth; really appreciate your videos! And I agree about the K&N: they are excellent filters, but they do have a bit of a 'learning curve', and as you pointed out about the MAF, a mistake can be expensive. Like I said; logical, reasoned and thorough... Keep the vids comin'!

@dafunk1700 5 жыл бұрын

Youre the best scotty. Ive learned many things about car stuff coz of you. May you have a very great future ahead for being helpful to people like me.

@YannickRoy76 5 жыл бұрын

Love the history lesson Scotty!

@136Reid 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty=the best history teacher 👌

@andyhoffman8384 6 жыл бұрын

Never knew those could effect the mass sensor. Good to know! Thanks Scotty!

@406Steven 5 жыл бұрын

It's possible, I've seen quite a few messed up from over/improper oiling or from excessive debris getting through the filter (K&N flows better but also allows larger particles through). In addition, if you send in a sample of your oil to a lab to be analyzed once it is used up while running an OEM air filter and then do another sample with a K&N you will come back with higher silicon content indicative of extra dust and dirt making it not only into your engine but bad enough even to contaminate your oil. I've run several K&N filters over the years and never had any trouble with them, sensors, or even extra engine wear but I've also sold those vehicles around the 200k mile mark rather than stretching them for the whole life of the vehicle. K&N air filters also don't make economic sense unless you are planning on keeping it a very long time. Figure they run about $60 on average, where you could buy an OEM air filter for $15, and then you need to buy their recharge kits ($15 and lasts for 4-5 cleanings). I get 15-20k miles out of an air filter before replacing it, so I'd have to run over 100k miles for a K&N to catch up with the cost of OEM filters. There is also a particular method to cleaning them properly, you want to make sure they're perfectly dry after cleaning and before adding oil, and then once you oil them you want to let them sit to let the oil soak in (I prefer overnight). If you're as picky as I am about making sure that filter is 100% dry it could be sitting out in the sun all day, being rotated every few hours, and still not be totally dried out

@bradstarkey9601 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty. Nice to have someone explain air filters in simple language.

@bainsrichmond9397 3 жыл бұрын

You can order them through Dooxi.They seem to be machined with a degree of care and work quiet well.

@DrAlexCullison 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding advice about air filters. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@ujdo 6 жыл бұрын

K&N checked these map sensor claims and they've never seen a damaged sensor due to there filter. They have a million mile guarantee for the filters life. Cleaning isn't difficult and the cleaning fluid is a great degreaser around the house. Get the big bottle! 😉

@Natewu188 6 жыл бұрын

It's used so you can *REV UP YOUR ENGINES!*

@peterhuang8196 4 жыл бұрын

this is the only channel that can give trusty information. Thanks Mr. Kilmer.

@savedby_grace6110 5 жыл бұрын

Good information Scotty. Keep up the good work. Thank you for helping us filtrate car knowledge.

@ZippoX05 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty should run a diagnosis on his computer because it never picks me!

@richarddarr800 5 жыл бұрын

Ano ..well,,,has over 1 millions fans..yeah..

@victoryfirst2878 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on the filter media choice's. Will stay with the OEM........

@vicguempel7851 5 жыл бұрын

Great informational video, Scotty. Keep 'em coming...

@gelf6303 2 жыл бұрын

My experience with K&N cleanable filters is that no matter how well you clean them, they are still going to retain some level of dirt and grime. This will eventually built up over time despite periodic cleaning and will progressively cause deteriorating performance. As Scotty said, oil and grease is not supposed to be in an intake meant for cold air so putting in an oiled filter is counterintuitive to basic mechanics. Overall stick with oem paper filters, they are the simplest and safest option.

@definitionXrp Жыл бұрын

What about the aFe magnumflow pro dry s performance filter....it's dry doesn't use oil

@FriedMutt Жыл бұрын

@@definitionXrp 4 months late bro but I use those on my q50 best upgrade I’ve done no oil no mess same performance as k & n

@tonybatista1928 10 ай бұрын

K&N Promise better air flow. Filtration is not the same as paper Filtration I'm more concerned with my MAF sensor.

@realworld822 6 жыл бұрын

Great job I always use MANN-FILTER never had any problems

@PatriotMango 6 жыл бұрын

ill take that filter for my beater, thanks scotty

@roberts9785 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your short videos. I am amazed at how much has changed since I stared driving, and you keep me updated with the lastest knowledge.

@mickeyhartsell6096 5 жыл бұрын

THANKYOU for the filter info Scotty, I need a knew OE filter for my 02 Honda S2000 ❗💥

@malikrath9503 5 жыл бұрын

I could really use an air filter Scotty, love your channel btw, I suggest it to everyone, a real smart idea.

@XxXGhostXxX417 5 жыл бұрын

Its soo wonderful hearing someone agree with what ive been saying all these years! :)

@tempestelf2 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your advice. I love your explanations, so thorough.

@davidc69 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your insightful yet simple and helpful videos!

@VintageLynx 6 жыл бұрын

I'd appreciate a new air filter. Thanks Scotty!

@krabiah3512 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty certainly knows his stuff

@JM.429 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for all your videos Scotty. We need more folks like yourself.

@jimpie231 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, something I never thought about in replacement filters.....Jim

@strapfacts 5 жыл бұрын

I was almost convinced to buy the K and N Super Duper Flow. Flows more air? Traps less dirt! I get the plain ol' Motorcraft air filters for Cabin and Engine for my 13 Ford Escape.

@kostadinustavalkov1902 4 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️ traps less dirt that's gonna go inside the engine oil umm no thanks

@munkamama9380 6 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Scotty! Another great video👍! Could you do a vid on using thicker oil during the summer, even if its just a 1 min vid. Hope you have a Happy Monday😀

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

morning!

@azshooter348 3 жыл бұрын

I have a K&N in my motorcycle and it works great. Been considering one for my truck, but was concerned with filter oil wrecking my truck MAF. You've confirmed my concerns, so I'll stick with pleated paper.

@markymarknj 2 жыл бұрын

If you want a good alternative to K&N Filters, try DNA Filters. They work really well. They work so well that S&S (yes, THAT S&S!) has DNA make their filters for them under the S&S name.

@stevensteele160 5 жыл бұрын

Total truth in every word you said. Excellent!

@mauricefitzgerald797 4 жыл бұрын

Great info on OEM air filters.

@andresspurdie2351 2 жыл бұрын

I Scotty I not a car man but your explanation about filter are great .Every week my knowledge of cars expands because of your episodes.Keep up the good work.👍

@niznomores7961 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty. I'm loving your videos. I learn so much from them. I'm thinking of getting a 1995 celica here in Hawaii but the guy is asking too much for it ($2200). I wish there were more beater/cheaper cars in Hawaii. Keep up the great informative videos. They are great to inspire diy repairs. Just "fixed" my 2005 xb today. My radiator was darn near empty d/t a 15 year old cap that needed to be changed. Part of it broke and its somewhere in the radiator now. Filled up the radiator and reservoir with Toyota pink coolant (so pretty) and its doing okay. Happy new year!

@torontoontario8387 Жыл бұрын

Cars last much longer in HI than MI no salt. Lucky guy, our Celicas are all rust buckets now.

@warrenqualls 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video Scott

@Bmmhable 6 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel. Love it! :)

@joecastillo6106 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using K&N air filters for a long time and its a very good air filter, keep them clean and lightly oil them and you will always be good I have never had an issue with these to this date. ☺👍

@lloydmorrison5979 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. They are SO HONEST, that crooked companies get PISSED and want to sue you when in fact, THEY are at FAULT.

@OZRIC1985 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info about air filters, Scotty! I have been using those aftermarket ones (usually Fram), and I didn't realize the OEM filters are so much better for filtration. Well, I know I am probably commenting too late to have a chance for winning the OEM air filter, but I have enjoyed watching your great videos for quite a long time now, and I continue to watch them and learn more and more useful things about car repair. Thanks, Scotty! :)

@ahtesamulhaque7507 6 жыл бұрын

Really need some new air filters! Thanks Scotty!

@toxophilite1953 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty! Really enjoy your videos. Entertaining and instructional. 👍

@daverey8261 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great information! It really helps me with my 2006 BMW X3 3.0i E83! Keep rockin' Scotty!

@tannermeyers 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer for 2020 president!!

@Joker-cp8md 5 жыл бұрын

VP LOL

@nightlightabcd 5 жыл бұрын

being a good mechanic does not mean his political polices are also good for the nation! yes, I know, you were just joking! But on the other hand, he couldn't be worse than the current administration!

@Qzainal 5 жыл бұрын

@@nightlightabcd worse than Trump? No way 😂

@johnthompson9602 5 жыл бұрын

Today (2019-06-26) Iran said that the White House has mental problems. At least Scotty is very healthy there.

@azmike3572 4 жыл бұрын

He'd need hundreds of millions to run a campaign, Tanner. Set up a Go Fund Me account for him; that would be a start if legal.

@michaelelliott289 5 жыл бұрын

:) Loving the videos Scotty. I'm a K&N type of guy. Yet, I don't clean the K&N with what they offer. A vacuum and Marvel oil does me fine or wash it then use the Marvel. I can't say I won't use the original equipment. Because, always had in the past. And, I kept my vehicles for around 14 years each on average. Just thought I would add my two cents, Scotty. Again, love the videos, 101st.

@msnthrowp 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty, ever since I rang that bell, I have been binge watching your videos. Very informative and funny. Keep 'em coming

@munn3446 5 жыл бұрын

Never knew about the water and oil filters. Thanks for the knowledge scotty!

@shawnbeck2303 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using the K and N air filters for a very long time on many different car engines 4 and 6 cylinders. If you follow the directions and don't over oil the air filter. I find my engines ran better and the sound changed. When going full throttle. Its worth every dime. I cleaned and re oiled my air filter every other oil change. Shawn

@toriless Жыл бұрын

Just like cleanable furnace ones they have less resistance, but less filtration. They choice it yours. As long as it is not a hybrid you can get away with it.

@ShieldandBucklerMusic Жыл бұрын

I recently cleaned and re oiled mines after 6 months. That was my bad. Car is running smooth like butter now. But I hope I didn't over oil it. I might have. I'll be cleaning MAF sensor just in case lol

@richardgriffitts601 6 жыл бұрын

Good info about filters. Thank you sir.

@kathleenspears3952 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen it on Dooxi, it is more expensive than the aboveD

@ohagen6454 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Scotty! Keep doing what u r doing to keep us smart & running!

@johnharris6655 3 жыл бұрын

a guy at an oil change place told me I needed to replace my black OEM Toyota Air filter. I told him there were just two problems 1) I only use fram filters so it should be orange and 2) I DRIVE A CHEVY. Never went back.

@carlosmoreira779 6 жыл бұрын

My comment is clean 'cauz I filtered it.

@AlainHubert 6 жыл бұрын

Sound advice. The only thing that you said that didn't make any sense is what you said about a hot wire MAF sensor being hot so to "burn impurities". That is certainly NOT the reason. Here's why: a hot wire mass air flow sensor has a small electrically heated wire and a small temperature sensor installed close to the hot wire. The temperature sensor measures the temperature of the air near the hot wire. When the engine is idling, very little air flows pass the hot wire, so it takes a small electrical current to keep the wire hot. When you press the gas, the throttle opens allowing more air to flow over the hot wire. The passing air cools the hot wire down; the more air flows over the wire, the more electrical current is needed to keep it hot. The amount of this electrical current is proportional to the amount of the air flow. A small electronic chip installed inside the air flow sensor translates the amount of this electrical current into a digital signal that is sent to the engine computer (ECU). Although it IS true that oil deposits can affect the performance of said hot wire MAF sensor, as it should be kept clean.

@wayvicle 3 жыл бұрын

I like your car tips. They are very helpful and don't involve the use of tools and equipment that a regular person can't normally access.

@bradanderson1024 3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to put a K&N air filter in my Ford 2020 2.7 turbo. After watching your you tube video, I am going to stay stock. I really enjoy your you tube info. Thanks so much!

@MerkinMuffly 5 жыл бұрын

For my 98 Camry - OEM filter 17 dollars & 4.8 stars on Amazon, K&N Air Filter 50 dollar & 4.4 stars

@joat1979 3 жыл бұрын

So what your saying is that the k&n filter will pay for itself with just 3 changes, actually let's make it 4, so we can count the oil and cleaner. Been using the same k&n filter for a year and a half in my pickup for work. Because of dusty conditions, filters (paper and oiled) get clogged up really fast. It has been considerably cheaper to run k&n.

@melancholypuppy3595 2 жыл бұрын

@@joat1979 as long as you don't have a MAF sensor nearby it's good but you can always smack it after a month or two and it will last

@sebastienmartel9059 6 жыл бұрын

Good video as always!

@itsincredible6407 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lovely video. I particularly loved the history part :-) It reminded me of the good old days of the round air filters. Greetings from Algeria!

@don-cw1yz 3 жыл бұрын

I was brought up in Montreal, Canada. In the winter all those cars with the round air filters had carburettors. I have memories of everyone on the street with hoods of their cars up and the carburettor top cover and air filter removed so you could try using starting fluid to get the car started. One person sprayed and another turned the ignition key. Did not always work and Dad was not happy.

@markbowen9602 5 жыл бұрын

You always give the best advice and I wanna thank you.

@rogueaussie9299 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually the best and most accurate assessment of a quality air filter I’ve seen. I’ve been saying the same thing to mechanics for years. I hope many mechanics watch this! RYCO made to OEM specs or better!

@user-wl4hg7mn7y 6 жыл бұрын

k&n filters in my oppinion are worth it, if you know what you are doing, when you are cleaning them, and they pay out on the 2nd-3rd time you clean them. So if you are going to keep your car for a long time I think they are the best bang for the buck.

@20502chris 6 жыл бұрын

black power those filters filter less of the thin particle dust, so you're allowing more in. the only positive is less of a restriction which is not really worth it if you are wanting to keep your engine in good condition because dust will eventually scratch your cylinder walls or clog up your valves especially when you live in an area where you see dust just gazing across the road here and there

@thememulous9561 6 жыл бұрын

20502chris my sister didnt clean the one on her jeep for 3 years and it was black as tar, jeep still runs like a top and has no issues. She has the cold air intake, if that doesnt scream quality then I don't know what does

@user-wl4hg7mn7y 5 жыл бұрын

because they have bigger pores they have to be oiled. When you oil them properly they filter pretty much the same.

@ToddTinley 5 жыл бұрын

20502chris Clean the filter more often when driving in dusty conditions. My Honda has over 200,000 miles and I only bought 1 filter. Car runs like a champ.

@shawnshawn9028 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned a lot from u I have a 2011 GMC Acadia that’s got over 120,000 miles on it. Gas mileage in town is really bad high way I get about 19 mpg I’ve been able to work on my car more because of u. Thank you so much love your show and everything you do

@gearhead4005 5 жыл бұрын

awesome video. I took my K&N out because i was getting oil all over my IAT sensor and the car was running lean . STP filters are good!

@jamesalias595 5 жыл бұрын

K&N Filters do improve your engine performance over a restrictive paper filter, so I would say it depends on the type of car or truck that you drive, getting a K&N can be the best choice, but not always. A properly oiled K&N will never damage your engine or sensors. I have never experienced a clogging issue that is more than your normal paper filter that will get dirty and clog as well.

@jacobsebastien3910 2 жыл бұрын

K&n let's too much dirt in engine no matter how good you oil it ..

@pcstevemartin4362 6 жыл бұрын

Love ya' Scotty! I don't chance the oiling process with my K & N. I just pay the extra for a NEW filter instead of oiling it, about every 25, 000 miles. The performance is improved and better gas mileage with the K & N.

@Dennis-fc2vo 6 жыл бұрын

You're throwing money away, it's so easy to do just make sure the filter is fully dry naturally before oiling.

@mooglemy3813 6 жыл бұрын

Yep and 25K miles might be extreme depending on use.

@pcstevemartin4362 6 жыл бұрын

GM recommends a filter change at 22,500. My K& N is just starting to get dark at 22,000, so I change it anyway. My engine oil always looks great even at oil change time (I do use Mobil 1 full synthetic)! My stock GM oil filter (cartridge type) looks great, too! K & N air filters are truly the best! My car has 118,500 miles on it, and is running like new!

@bobincarolina6530 6 ай бұрын

Thanks again Scotty! I switched to K&N engine oil filters several years ago for my 2004 Camry and let my K&N friendly wash it earlier than recommended by K&N and have been very happy with the results. I now have 200k + on the odometer. I live in a zone where the air is pretty clean except for spring pollen. Thanks for all the very valuable advice you have given us “Scotty Followers” in the past but I really love my sweet K&N…..unless you buy me a new Camry.

@gomezesmorticia 5 жыл бұрын

Drat, I bought one that was not OEM. I bought a Fram air filter which has fewer folds. Thanks for the tip.

@JuniorLexus6692 6 жыл бұрын

Yup...it really does make sense to use OEM for quality filtration.👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲☺ Ps ...i still love my K&N filter also I just make sure too use a little bit of oil on the filter.🤣😂

@ToddTinley 5 жыл бұрын

I only spray oil on the intake side of the filter and not on the air out side of the filter. So it doesn't ever get oil on a sensor.