I have a non turbo 2004 s60, and have been told to upgrade to K&N air filter. Unfortunally I am ignorant about this type of modifications.

Can you guys guide me as to what model K&N to get for my s60, and what all comes with it, or need to get?

Thanks all

 

1. Go to the K&N website. http://www.knfilters.com/

2. Go to STOCK REPLACEMENT FILTERS, http://www.knfilters.com/filtercharger.htm

3. Click on SEARCH HERE TO FIND A K&N FILTER FOR YOUR VEHICLE, http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx

4. Then put in the requested information.

YEAR

MAKE

MODEL

ENGINE SIZE

Then it will give you the panel filter you need.

Or you could go to your local auto parts store ask them to look it up for you. You will need to give them, YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE SIZE and they will tell you what you need.

 

ok. checked the website, and got the info. Was surprised to see that it was a plain looking air filter, nothing like you see on Acuras or Civics (round cilinder type without housing.).

Any ways, I will do a little more research, unless you S60 owners have a better suggestion

Thanks for the info

 

Oh when you buy a K&N you have to remember it needs to be cleaned every so often. Either do it every oil change or every 5,000-7,000 miles.

What you need to buy to clean it is the K&N recharge kit. It will tell you how to clean it. It is very simple. But remember DO NOT OVER OIL it.

 

The filter you saw is the stock replacement filter. What you are talking about is a Cold Air Intake (CAI) system. K & N makes them. I don't think it would be worth the cost to convert however.

 

I used to use a K&N but recenlty switched back to using the regular filters. I don't remember what I read that convinced me to change, but I know I didn't like cleaning it and oiling it and worry about putting too much or too little oil on it. I change my regular filter about every 3rd oil change. I check it every oil change and only change it when it looks like it needs it. I keep two fresh ones along with several oil filters available all the time. When I get down to the last one I order more. I like the fact that all three of my cars use the exact same filters.

 

I agree with JIMKW. Even with the upgrades I've done to my car, I still use the OEM filter from the dealer because the MAF seems so sensative to oil and dirt.

Just my 2cents

 

ok... I'm sticking with my OEM filter. Not worth the hastle for only minor improvement

Thanks guys