K&N Air Filter Question?

[RAM1961]

I bought a couple K&N air filters for our KQ's. Do they need to be oiled right out of the box? There are no instructions telling me yes or no. I do have a recharge kit if needed.

Thanks in advance.

[marioweldinginc]

Yes they need to be oiled out of the box

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[quadnut20]

I bought a couple K&N air filters for our KQ's. Do they need to be oiled right out of the box? There are no instructions telling me yes or no. I do have a recharge kit if needed.

Thanks in advance.

Yep oil them !! I only use K&N oil and cleaner !!

[Earthmover]

Let me know what you think I got one for the F-250 and It made big differences to it, get up and go and Its 10 to 15 percent better on fuel

[RAM1961]

I've heard several different answers so finally went to K&N directly. My filters are pre-oiled - here is K&N's direct quote from email:

"Almost all K&N air filters come pre-oiled and ready to use. The filter oil we use is red. A new oiled filter will appear red-pink in color. Some crankcase vent air filters come unoiled, however, they come with a small packet of K&N filter oil so they can be oiled before use. There are also a limited number of filters with specialty uses which are not pre-oiled. These items will be clearly marked as unoiled."