Hi Flo or K&N oil filter?

[cornishsv]

Looking at get an oil and filter kit of fleabay and was wondering people's opinions on to go for the hiflow or k&n filter

[daveyrach]

Hi-Flo will do the job fine, Had K&N's before just a bit dearer does the same job though.

[Pricey12]

A lot of people like the K&N oil filter as it has a nut on the end to take it on and off, so is a bit easier.

[stuR]

ive always had the hi flos as they are a bit cheaper n seem gd to me

[warrenhewitt10]

Ive had a number of Hi-Flo filters, never had any issues!

[yorkie_chris]

Hiflo are fine, if you get K+N don't overtighten.

[Fordward]

I always get K&N purely because my filter is a bitch to get a filter wrench round and the nut on the end is a god send come removal time.

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[Gimerk]

I've used K&N before, preferred it due to the nut. Performance was like ... an oil filter!

[Jason H]

I always get K&N purely because my filter is a bitch to get a filter wrench round and the nut on the end is a god send come removal time.

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Removal is simple

You will need the following:


Old or cheap screwdriver
A hammer
How to:


Hold screwdriver with the pointy end onto side of oil filter
Apply hammer to top of screwdriver handle
Use handle of screwdriver as lever to unscrew filter
Job is Jobbed. Sit back and open a beer. (fitting a new filter is always advised at this stage also. Do not use screwdriver method to fit...:drink:)

[daveyrach]

^^This

[Fordward]

Removal is simple

You will need the following:


Old or cheap screwdriver
A hammer
How to:


Hold screwdriver with the pointy end onto side of oil filter
Apply hammer to top of screwdriver handle
Use handle of screwdriver as lever to unscrew filter
Job is Jobbed. Sit back and open a beer. (fitting a new filter is always advised at this stage also. Do not use screwdriver method to fit...:drink:)


There's always a smart one.

Have you tried that on my Triumph where the entire filter is recessed into the sump casing and you can't get a screwdriver to the sides of it?

Triumph do make a specific filter removal tool that goes into the recess, but K&N filters mean you don't need to buy it.

Besides, thats a gorillas method for removing a filter not a mechanics, and it spills oil everywhere.

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[TheRuffellator]

I've used both and I can't say I've felt or noticed a difference really, just as people have said about the K&N filters having a nut on the top.