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What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:16 pm
by palmerwmd
There is a lot of construction near where i live in my way to work and back.
It kicks up a lot of dust.
Does anyone have recommendations for airfilters?
I usually just buy any name brand but if someone has a favorite and can articulate why I am all ears
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 6:24 am
by VStar650CL
Best engine protection is Delco, hands down. There are a number of tests and studies showing it. Of course, it follows that it's also the most restrictive. Wix, Fram and Puro are all good compromises between protection and performance.
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:38 pm
by palmerwmd
Thanks!!!
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:37 am
by smj999smj
Personally, I think the genuine Nissan filters are the best; they also have their Nissan Value Advantage filters that cut the cost a couple of bucks. That said, I usually use Denso, Mahle (which I wouldn't be surprised if they made some of the OE Nissan filters), Purolator One or AC Delco, which is very good. Wix is another good choice. I lot of the "lower tier" brands like Pronto or Champ often are just re-boxed Purolators, which are decent. It's probably a decision that doesn't need to be overthought, but, unfortunately, I have seen some aftermarket air filters not fit properly and allow dirt to pass around it. Of course, on my 2006, I replaced the factory intake system with the aFe Momentum GT CAI system with a dry filter; I'll probably be swapping that over to my new Xterra.
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:13 pm
by palmerwmd
smj999smj wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:37 am
Personally, I think the genuine Nissan filters are the best; they also have their Nissan Value Advantage filters that cut the cost a couple of bucks. That said, I usually use Denso, Mahle (which I wouldn't be surprised if they made some of the OE Nissan filters), Purolator One or AC Delco, which is very good. Wix is another good choice. I lot of the "lower tier" brands like Pronto or Champ often are just re-boxed Purolators, which are decent. It's probably a decision that doesn't need to be overthought, but, unfortunately, I have seen some aftermarket air filters not fit properly and allow dirt to pass around it. Of course, on my 2006, I replaced the factory intake system with the aFe Momentum GT CAI system with a dry filter; I'll probably be swapping that over to my new Xterra.
I went with Wix in the end.
One for the Xterra and one for the Pathfinder, was the same part number too.
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:26 pm
by lesrola
Delco has the best engine protection hands down. There are a lot of tests and research demonstrating it
retro bowl It seems to reason that it is also the most restricted. The term "electronic commerce" refers to the sale of electronic goods.
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:17 pm
by VStar650CL
lesrola wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:26 pm
Delco has the best engine protection hands down. There are a lot of tests and research demonstrating it
retro bowl It seems to reason that it is also the most restricted. The term "electronic commerce" refers to the sale of electronic goods.
Uh-oh, Botty wants a cracker.
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:20 pm
by AS_The_Crow_Flys
Can't say I know any specific brand, didn't pay enough attention. But I have definitely seen ones with far fewer and far more pleats. To me, the more pleats the better.
Re: What are some of the better airfilters?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:14 pm
by AS_The_Crow_Flys
Not sure why this showed up on my youtube (big brother is watching). but this is an interesting test on air filters. More of a type comparison though.
https://youtu.be/YypvDEQyNBY