Oil leaks from the filter
This is the second K&N filter for my Honda Crosstour that has leaked oil (2 quarts in 4months) from the holes drilled in the nut portion of the filter. The holes are drilled for a safety wire and they are apparently nicking the oil filter case and causing a hole. Do not buy one that has this hole feature.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
Leaked badly
Staff Reviewer -
I had the same issue as Bill, a previous reviewer. Oil started leaking severely out of the wrench-off nut portion of the filter after a few months. Luckily I caught it before the engine was destroyed.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
Now Made In Korea
I went to purchase this filter for my 2006 Honda Accord. I've used this brand filter for years. When I opened the box to examine the filter it had "Made in Korea" on it. I know for a fact that the last filter I purchased by K & N said "Made in the USA" on it. K & N has lost a loyal customer. I also checked other part numbers of K & N and every filter I checked had "Made in Korea" stamped on the filter.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
this product is amazing
Staff Reviewer -
after 5 months from installation and my engine oil still looks clean as it was never used. great product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Caveat Emptor
Oil leaked from area around the nut at top of filter. Luckily noticed oil puddles on garage floor before serious damage occurred to my engine due to low oil lever--had leaked approx. 3/4 quart.
The oil filter had been installed and hand tightened. I have been changing oil/oil filters for over 50 years and have never had an issue with a leaking filter....would never have expected the most expensive oil filter I have purchased to be defective.
This filter was not only a huge waste of $$$ (only 3k on oil change,) but I had installed expensive synthetic oil..and the defective filter necessitated also changing the oil.
I sent an email to K & N and politely ask them if they could explain to me why I had the oil leak. They didn't even have the courtesy of a reply.
From the comments I've read, this is not an isolated incident....caveat emptor.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend