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Old 08-03-2007, 08:40 AM
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Default If K&N bad for MAF why do reputable shops sell it for S4?
I've read on here that the fluid used for the filter messes kills our MAF's.

Just curious if they're bad for our MAF's then why would a reputable shop sell them for the S4's?

Here's a link to Streetwerke (Palo Alto, CA) a shop with a decent rep.
http://www.streetwerke.com/xcart/product.php?productid=218&cat=185&page=1
They're selling the K&N for a B5/S4.

Is there a way to safely use the K&N?

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some use the filter, but most don't. not worth getting oil on the maf sensor. just get stock
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b/c it's money
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Default because everybody loves open element intakes
but is too lazy to look into dry filter options.
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Default stores sell what ppl buy.
even if its crap.
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same reason the tornado intake is hot on ebay ;p
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ive been runnign one, no problems, just make sure there is not excess oil on it.
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Old 08-03-2007, 12:08 PM
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2nd. I have run one for a LOOOOOONG time. Just don't oil it so much.
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Old 08-03-2007, 12:27 PM
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Default That's why you get the AEM dry filter! (If you aren't too lazy ;-)
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Old 08-03-2007, 12:53 PM
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3rd, saved mine from my a4 to my s4, just blow it out with a air comp after you oil it
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