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K&N
Performance Gold®
Oil Filters for Automotive, Marine, ATV, and Motorcycle Applications |
K&N Performance Gold® Oil Filters
Originally developed for demanding auto race applications, our
premium automotive oil filter is rapidly becoming a favorite
among consumers for its durability and easy removal. We’ve
changed oil filters and several of our product development
technicians are sportsman class drag racers. They insisted we
offer an oil filter that corrected the “headaches” they
experienced over the years changing oil filters.
Our Oil Filters Have Nuts
We have
all been there: Whether it’s remembering where that disappearing
canister tool is; or having oil leak all over your garage and
yourself; or finally giving up and pounding a screwdriver
through the filter just to get if off. Most of our canister type
automotive and marine oil filters come with a 1” nut welded to
the top of the canister so they can be easily wrenched-off with
a standard tool. Most of our canister type motorcycle and ATV
oil filters come with a 17 mm nut.
Heavy-Duty Construction for Extreme Conditions
To satisfy the demands of racers, our oil filter has many features
over and above the requirements of most vehicles. We use thicker
canister walls for extra strength and durability which reduces the
risk of damage from loose rocks and debris. The heavy-duty
construction will withstand higher oil pressures found only in racing
environments without bursting. The drilled hole on the nut is for a
safety wire attachment. Required for many types of racing, the safety
wire prevents blown oil filters from falling on the track and
representing a hazard to other race vehicles. This extra engineering
offers peace of mind for consumers who want only the best.
Automotive Canister Oil Filter Powersports Canister Oil Filter
Canister Type Oil
Filters
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Drilled safety wire holes for
racing in canister oil filters
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Most have sturdy 1"
(automotive) or 17 mm (motorcycle) wrench nut, where
applicable, makes oil filter removal quick and easy
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Heavy-duty construction
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Resin-impregnated filter media
provides maximum filtering surface for contaminant removal
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Anti-drainback valve (where
applicable) eliminates dry starts, prevents oil from draining
back into crankcase during engine shutdown
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Internally lubricated gasket
provides positive seal while allowing easy on and off of
filter
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Rolled threads provide extra
protection against stripping
High-Flow Rate
Our oil filters use resin impregnated cellulose filter media.
This allows for higher flow rates while providing outstanding
filtration. High filter flow rates are important in racing
vehicles where heavier grade oil is used and the oil is pumped
much faster than in a standard vehicle. When the engine is
circulating oil at high GPM rates, the high-flow oil filter
helps reduce the loss of pressure through the filtering process.
Compatible with the Latest in Synthetic Engine Oils
Our oil filters are ideal for high-end synthetic motor oil. Synthetic
motor oil is said to offer improved flow performance at cold
temperatures while providing superior protection against thermal
degradation.
Warranty
Our oil filters are covered by a limited
warranty to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced using
engine and equipment manufacturers recommended service intervals.
TECH TALK
Our Performance Gold Oil Filters use a cellulose media bound by
phenolic resin surrounding a metal inner core that provides
structural strength to reduce the risk of filter collapse. The
resin is the "glue" that holds the media fibers together and at
the same time keeps "pores" open by keeping the fibers apart.
The resin is cured to full strength during the element
manufacturing process. Phenolic resin systems are an excellent
choice for the high temperature demands of oil filters. Our
filter includes an anti-drainback valve, when applicable, that
prevents oil from draining back into the crankcase during engine
shutdown. The anti-drainback valve is useful in situations where
the filter is mounted horizontally which could allow backflow.
We use rolled threads to help prevent stripping during
installation or removal and an internally lubricated gasket
provides a positive seal even after the filter has been removed
and reinstalled.
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