Discount K&N PS-7010 Oil Filter

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I own an Audi A4 (B7 model) with the 2.0T engine and I've used two of these K&N PS-7010 filters now. I was originally attracted to them by their extremely low price while simultaneously coming from a well-known manufacturer. Unfortunately, I won't be buying them anymore due to the poor performance they offer compared to OEM.

Both of the K&N's I used were installed for 5,000 miles with VW 502.00 spec oils and on both occasions they collapsed in on themselves into the shape of a corset or an hour glass. This phenomenon didn't occur with the OEM filter installed by the dealer during the first 5,000 miles I owned the car. And since these filters became as constricted as they did within 5,000 miles I would never dream of trying to push my change interval out to 10,000 miles that Audi specifies. I'll also say that I don't drive my car hard and it's completely stock. I can only imagine what might happen to this filter in modified car or once that's regularly pushed to redline.

I wish I had taken note of the part number of that filter because it was in much better condition upon removal (not quite the shape of a new filter but not nearly as constricted as the K&N). Reading around the web suggests that Audi/VW's filter is manufactured by Mann and happily Amazon does offer the Mann-Filter HU 719/6 X Metal-Free Oil Filter which fits my car. They're generally only about $1 more and just holding them in my hand they do feel better built than the K&Ns. I've ordered two of them and will give them both a 5,000 mile run with proper VW 502.00 spec oil. I'll post a review regarding their performance in the future.

As for the K&N I will say that it does look to be of superior construction in comparison to store brand filters à la Microguard. It also comes with the proper rubber gasket needed for my Audi's oil filter housing. There is also an extra gasket of a different design but I have no clue what car it may be intended for.

So to wrap things up, the K&N is not right for my car. Perhaps it would work well in a car that isn't turbo charged or offers a different displacement or different number of cylinders, but in my application I would worry about this filter restricting the oil flow or perhaps causing a bypass situation where dirty oil is allowed to circulate. Neither option is desirable. Stay tuned for my review of the Mann...

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I read many reviews on many web pages about this filter but I can't tell if it is really better then OEM. However I trust K&N and so far they have not let me down. Also this is even slightly cheaper then the OEM product but supposedly superior.

One thing I need to add: this does come with a rubber seal but it isn't listed anywhere. I looked on other websites that sell it and on K&N's website but I just couldn't find anything about the seal that the OEM and other oil filter come with. However I opened the box and was happy to see there is a seal included like in all the other filters.

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USED TO ONLY BUY GERMAN FILTERS,BUT K&N FILTERS NEVER LET ME DOWN IN THE PAST.HAPPY WITH CHOICE.THANK YOU AMAZON.I AM SOLD.

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Filter shows the usual great quality of construction in K&N products. While looks are one thing, "the proof of the pudding is in the eating" is probably what should apply here and only time will tell as to it's filtering characteristics. I bought it because of the K&N reputation and the quality I have seen in their other products.

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I have been using these in my Volvo C30 for regular filter changes (I change oil filter alone every 4,000 miles, and do Euro blend Castrol synthetic oil changes every 12,000). For the amount of time I've been wrenching, K&N products have never let me down. Their products are well built and K&N's US based product support is top notch. I've misplaced a filter seal before and they have sent a replacement to me for free.

I also subscribe to Blackstone Oil Analysis, which is a service that looks at various elements and contaminants in oil, at regular intervals, as part of my car's documented maintenance and to keep tabs on the health of my engine. Using K&N oil filters, along with good oil, I've had nothing but flying colors.

World's Best Universal Oil Filter Wrench - 3 Jaws Reviews

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The World's best oil filter wrench worked ok. I also have a Lisle Filter Wrench and like it better because it is spring loaded. The Lisle's grips the filter and does not tend to fall off the filter when applying the tool to the filter and also ratchets easier without falling off. The "World best" has a wider range than the Lisle whereas you would need two oil filter wrenches. The World's best works in two directions vs. the Lisle only will loosen the filter. My oil filter has a rounded end causing the "World best" wrench to only have little contact with the end of the jaws making it hard to apply and use. The World's best is made in Taiwan vs. the Lisle is made in The U.S.A.

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The exhaust manifold on the current 2.5 wraps around the oil filter, making it impossible to twist off the filter from the side. A cap-type plastic wrench will just slip if the filter is on too tight. This is the tool for the job. (Hint: Wrap a plastic bag around the filter to contain some of the oil that will otherwise drip down your arm to the elbow when you finally spin it off.)

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Anybody who has worked on a engine knows that they need a oil filter wrench if they want to remove the oil filter off of the engine. I am sure we have all seen those standard oil filter wrenches where you slip them onto the oil filter and pull that lever which tightens it against the filter.

Thats all well and great if your oil wrench is the proper sise for the filter you are trying to remove cause if its not, your out of luck there buddy. I have one of those big rig style oil wrenches and its too big to fit onto 2 inch oil filters and because of that lever, you can't get them up into tight spaces to work them.

So I went looking for an oil filter wrench which would work great for small filters, hence, small engine work. Thats when I found the 3-Jaw universal wrench being sold at Amazon.com. I was a bit worried when I bought this because I saw how small it was in the Amazon image, thought it might not be strong enough.

Oh how I was wrong, first thing I noticed when I took it out of the box was how heavy it was, deffinetly meant for the most tightest of filters. There was a guy at Amazon who said that he went to a hardware outlet to purchase a adaptor because he did not have a 1/2 drive rachet. Oh how I feel bad for him, he waisted his time, essentally he bought an adaptor to adapt from the adaptor.

Hence it came with an adaptor and so if he just pulled the adaptor out, he would have noticed it has a built in 3/8 drive for rachets as well. Oops :(

The jaw is fully adjustable from 2 and 1/2 inches all the way up to 4 inches so thats why its universal. All you have to do is put the jaws onto an oil filter, attach your rachet/socket wrench and begin loosening the filter.

The only thing I don't like about this design is that you must keep holding it, if you let off pressure even for a second, the jaws will slip off the filter. Its not bad however once you get used to it and it works well. You tighten on the filter the same way, just switch your rachet direction switch.

I would have liked to have seen rubber going down the 3 jaws as to protect the filter from getting scratched. If your not worried about cosmetics, then this won't matter to you. But if you have a race car for car shows, you may not want to scratch up your oil filter using this wrench which has no rubber on the jaws.

However, this wrench design has a huge advantage over standard filter wrenches in that you hook onto it from the middle of the wrench. What this means is, you have a hard to reach oil filter in that Honda? No problem, stick on a few extensions, then your rachet, stick it up there and wala, instant access!

All in all I think this is a great oil filter wrench. But it would have been nice to have a lock mechanism on the wrench to keep it from slipping off the filter if you let off pressure. And it would have been nice to have had rubber going up and down the jaws as to keep the filters from getting scratched.

Date Purchased: 11/07-08

Price Paid: $8.00

Recommend: YES

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It's well built and inexpensive. It does the job well. I think the inventor was very considerate in a way that he included an adapter nut, giving you an option to use either a torque wrench or a spanner.

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This does not grip.

Its a waste of money just like all the socket once I've tried.

It slips over the filter, so if you had one really tight you wont be able to remove it with this tool.

While slipping over the filter, its cutting it, so installing new filter using this tool will/does damage your filter thin outer shell.

Review of Armor All 78517 'Cool Mist' Scented Oil Vent Clip Air Freshener

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Husband wanted this. He says it works great and he likes it. Leaves a nice scent in the car and lasts

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I bought this because of the star rating. I am not disappointed! I am a smoker and this freshener works great. When I get in the car now, I don't immediately smell stale smoke, and it's not overpowering. Would def recommend and buy again

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i've bought it for my husband, and we both like the smell. it's very nice. I advise to purchase it.

Valvoline NextGen 5W-20 Conventional Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle Review

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This stuff just came out and was a cheaper alternative to G-Oil. I picked it up locally for $2.99 a quart on sale at O'Reilly. I used it in my 2001 Mustang GT and 2000 Honda Civic EX on 5,000 oil change intervals. Works the same as regular oil, looks the same coming out., reduces dependence on foreign oil, sounds good enough for me to buy it. Oil analysis looked great also.

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Changed alot of oil over the years in my cars. Tried almost all of it. These green bottles are the best kept secret on the shelves. My car runs quieter than ever and the last few changes have been much less dark than other conventional oils. I'll be using this from now on as long as price is reasonably competitive with other products.

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I have no complaints about this oil. I get a good price using the subscribe and save program, way better than an auto supply store. It looks like new oil and haven't noticed anything. My car has a piston ring leak and I go through about a quart a week. Yay Honda :( I would use this in any vehicle.

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A lot of people don't like "recycled" oil because they view it as inferior. I have been using this product for over 2 years with no qualms.

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this works, perfectly for what i needed to put in my vehicles. the price is perfect and good and cheap