K&N Cabin Air Filter

[TomV]

Does anyone have any experience with the K&N Cabin Air (part number VF2050) and refreshing kit (part number 99-6000)?

 

Any better than a regular paper filter in filtering and trapping odors?

 

I've had K&N engine air filters on my cars over the years and cleaning can be a pain. 

[bbf2530]

1 hour ago, TomV said:

Does anyone have any experience with the K&N Cabin Air (part number VF2050) and refreshing kit (part number 99-6000)?

 

Any better than a regular paper filter in filtering and trapping odors?

 

I've had K&N engine air filters on my cars over the years and cleaning can be a pain. 

 

Hi Tom. If the K&N filter costs more and/or is a reusable one that requires some sort of cleaning, just get the Motorcraft OEM filter or a name brand equivalent. As long as we stick with a Motorcraft or name brand filter replacement, none of these filters are going to be much better at filtering, trapping odors than another. They are mainly meant to trap pollen, dust, dirt etc.

 

Figuratively speaking...It ain't rocket science. It is a simple cabin air filter and does not need to be made any more complicated than it is. They are not meant to provide NBC protection (just kidding). ?

 

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

[TomV]

Yeah, I know the regular paper filters are sufficient.

 

I was just thinking after you buy 4 or so regular filters... you could have had the K&N.

 

If you drive in dusty locations, where replacement would be more frequent, this would probably be the way to go.

[bbf2530]

3 hours ago, TomV said:

Yeah, I know the regular paper filters are sufficient.

 

I was just thinking after you buy 4 or so regular filters... you could have had the K&N.

 

If you drive in dusty locations, where replacement would be more frequent, this would probably be the way to go.

 

Hi Tom. Yes, it is clear what you were thinking. That is usually what everyone thinks when they get reusable filters. ?

 

But as you know, if the filter is reusable, it now needs to be removed, cleaned, allowed to dry, and then reinstalled later. In the meantime you either don't drive the car, or drive it with no filter, until it can dry and be reinstalled.

Seems like a step backwards from removing a filter, installing a new one, and being on your way.  And either way, a reusable is not "Any better than a regular paper filter in filtering and trapping odors". The filters trap airborne contaminants, not odors. There may be charcoal activated filters available that can trap odors, but they would be disposable.

 

Seems you already had a decision made (if you drive in dusty conditions), so do whatever you feel is best for you.

 

I'm sure others will jump in with their own opinions and experiences.Let us know how you make out and good luck.