air filter/after market?

hammillhammill Member Posts: 10
edited May 2014 in Chevrolet
I run a k&n in my rig and the dealer said i had to switch back to factory filter because the intake is full of gunk from it . this makes me mad im getting 38mpg and know it will go down if i switch. how could the factory oil on the filter make problems for the intake?it says ready out of the box. Was the dealer looking for some work and just saying this? anyway going to continue on with it in there and get another opinion. What you think out there?
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  • poncho167poncho167 Member Posts: 1,178
    I am not sure what to make of that but believe it or not, studies have shown in a comparison test that a AC/Delco paper filter actually provides more air flow and filter protection than a K&N filter. Sand/dirt particules get through K&N's easier than other filters.
  • ron1970ron1970 Member Posts: 26
    No one stocks stock air filters where I live. My K&N added 1.2 miles per gallon average over a 12 month period. I have seen no issues with pass through material.

    Ron
  • hammillhammill Member Posts: 10
    2006 orange sedan 5 speed with k&n still in there not going back now!
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