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Nissan air filters
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:14 am
by Kestral
How is the quality with Nissan engine air filters? My 2012 had a Fram when I bought it and once we get out of this Northeast cold snap I will most likely be ready for a new one? Are the R51 Pathfinder Nissan factory filters oil covered or dry?
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:09 am
by eieio
I've not tried any aftermarket filters, but I know from my experience in the motorcycle industry that many aftermarket filters seal up poorly around the edges where they should not allow any unfiltered air past them.
The Nissan filters are dry.
My intake ducts and MAF are always clean & dry.
I replace the air filters every 12K-14K.
The ones just installed cost me $17.78 each.
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:37 am
by skinny2
I usually use NAPA gold filters. My oil analysis comes back good so it appears to be filtering well. I don't remember the cost but they're more convenient to buy from than the dealer.
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:27 pm
by smj999smj
All Nissan factory filters are "dry." The ones from the factory on the R51's are very similar to Frams. I've used Purolator, Wix and Beck-Arnley and never had any problems with any of them.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:26 am
by Cr@2y Gr33k
I have a question related to this topic. Does the MAF get affected by air filters that have a metal frame at all? During my last oil change at one of my local dealers, the mechanic advised me that using an air filter with a metal frame causes havoc or what not with the MAF. They offered to replace mine but I declined as I am obviously able to install a new one myself. Has anyone else had any experience with that, or has the dealer or any other mechanic told you something similar?
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:44 am
by Kestral
I find it real strange that a metal frame would cause issue with the MAF?? I did hear that two much oil on an air filter one that has oil anyway can cause some issue that is if the filter is over oiled.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:53 am
by eieio
what kind of air filter has a metal frame?
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:02 pm
by smj999smj
I think some techs just make stuff up as they go!
Re: Nissan air filters
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:22 am
by twinblown
Kestral wrote:How is the quality with Nissan engine air filters? My 2012 had a Fram when I bought it and once we get out of this Northeast cold snap I will most likely be ready for a new one? Are the R51 Pathfinder Nissan factory filters oil covered or dry?
Ask for the "Value" air filters at Nissan; they are a cheaper alternative to their OEM. I've been using them and seem fine