Air Filter Recommendations- 3.8/3.3/5.0

[OBO]

So i watch this youtube video by Project farm.

it was quite interesting to see the brands that was very restrictive and the one that offers more airflow. What brand of air filter do you guys use for your car?.. Whats the best balanced for performance and protection?
**if you are still getting 3 years complimentary oil changes then it doesnt apply to you.**

 

[EdP]

So i watch this youtube video by Project farm. ⬇

it was quite interesting to see the brands that was very restrictive and the one that offers more airflow. What brand of air filter do you guys use for your car?.. Whats the best balanced for performance and protection?
**if you are still getting 3 years complimentary oil changes then it doesnt apply to you.**

I'm done with my freebies so will be doing my own filters. I've used Fram mostly because they are readily available and reasonable price.
The problem with the testing he showed is methodology. Mostly the dumping of flour. Distribution seemed haphazard but it really can make a difference in actual performance if you do not have even distribution. He should have used a simple flour sifter to help get an even flow. Clumping in some areas will change air flow and he amount of particulate drawn through. His idea was a good one but execution was poor.

He is a bit hung up on the number of pleats and even mentioned that he thought more is better. It is not. What is critical is the filter media. What filters better, a gauze pad with 100 pleats or a 1000 thread count bedsheet with 6 pleats?

The K & N did accelerate better on both runs so it may be a bit better for that . At least is was consistent on two runs. If speed was my biggest consideration, I'd lean towards the K & N. For everything else, I'd stick to any of the major brands at a reasonable price.

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

This was an excellent video/test. The only small flaw was the flour distribution (minor IMO).
The number of pleats (more surface area) and media are both significant.

My priority is engine protection not absolute performance. I'm going with Wix or Purolator air filters after my 3 year/36k maintenance expires. I've used Wix and Purolator oil, engine and cabin air filters before. They are more expensive, but worth it for the life of the engine IMO.

Fram air filters are cr@p. You'd be better off using your old underwear as an air filter.

Use K&N filters if performance is your priority, but be prepared for more maintenance and issues with the engine. Better airflow is inversely related to quality of air filtration. This makes sense on a race car where the engine is torn down/rebuilt regularly. For me trouble free/long life of engine is more important than shaving 1/10's of second of my 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.

 

[OBO]

I'm done with my freebies so will be doing my own filters. I've used Fram mostly because they are readily available and reasonable price.
The problem with the testing he showed is methodology. Mostly the dumping of flour. Distribution seemed haphazard but it really can make a difference in actual performance if you do not have even distribution. He should have used a simple flour sifter to help get an even flow. Clumping in some areas will change air flow and he amount of particulate drawn through. His idea was a good one but execution was poor.

He is a bit hung up on the number of pleats and even mentioned that he thought more is better. It is not. What is critical is the filter media. What filters better, a gauze pad with 100 pleats or a 1000 thread count bedsheet with 6 pleats?

The K & N did accelerate better on both runs so it may be a bit better for that . At least is was consistent on two runs. If speed was my biggest consideration, I'd lean towards the K & N. For everything else, I'd stick to any of the major brands at a reasonable price.

good point. Nice to know k&n does what it markets, but big con is lets in a lot contaminants which is not good but some ppl might not mind. They want that extra squeezable power increase. Just a pick which would you choose , Wix or Purolator just for pick sake?

 

[OBO]

This was an excellent video/test. The only small flaw was the flour distribution (minor IMO).
The number of pleats (more surface area) and media are both significant.

My priority is engine protection not absolute performance. I'm going with Wix or Purolator air filters after my 3 year/36k maintenance expires. I've used Wix and Purolator oil, engine and cabin air filters before. They are more expensive, but worth it for the life of the engine IMO.

Fram air filters are cr@p. You'd be better off using your old underwear as an air filter.

Use K&N filters if performance is your priority, but be prepared for more maintenance and issues with the engine. Better airflow is inversely related to quality of air filtration. This makes sense on a race car where the engine is torn down/rebuilt regularly. For me trouble free/long life of engine is more important than shaving 1/10's of second of my 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.

so based on that video then , Wix is the best balanced between performance and protection then ? Less restrictive, That would be a good choice. Purolator seems to be very restrictive but still also good for protection. Example- Grading scale ; Wix would be A+ , Purolator would be A- .

i decided I will not buy a K&N air filter or AEM dryflow. Wix seems very appealing.

 

[OBO]

This was an excellent video/test. The only small flaw was the flour distribution (minor IMO).
The number of pleats (more surface area) and media are both significant.

My priority is engine protection not absolute performance. I'm going with Wix or Purolator air filters after my 3 year/36k maintenance expires. I've used Wix and Purolator oil, engine and cabin air filters before. They are more expensive, but worth it for the life of the engine IMO.

Fram air filters are cr@p. You'd be better off using your old underwear as an air filter.

Use K&N filters if performance is your priority, but be prepared for more maintenance and issues with the engine. Better airflow is inversely related to quality of air filtration. This makes sense on a race car where the engine is torn down/rebuilt regularly. For me trouble free/long life of engine is more important than shaving 1/10's of second of my 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.

do you buy Wix or purolator directly from their site or third party(elsewhere) they have them ?

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

do you buy Wix or Purolator directly from their site or third party(elsewhere) they have them ?

Purolator Air (engine+cabin) filters for previous vehicles were purchased online from Amazon and "Wally" world (Walmart). I haven't checked if Purolator filters are available from these sources for my G80 yet. I'm still under 3yr/36K maintenance at 34.5K miles right now.

Wix air and oil filters are available at O'Reilly Auto Parts. I'm not of fan of O'Reilly (Rodney Dangerfield of auto parts stores).

I buy Wix equivalent NAPA Gold oil filters at NAPA for my G80 Sport. I'm doing my own oil+filter changes.

 

[carguy75]

So i watch this youtube video by Project farm. ⬇

it was quite interesting to see the brands that was very restrictive and the one that offers more airflow. What brand of air filter do you guys use for your car?.. Whats the best balanced for performance and protection?
**if you are still getting 3 years complimentary oil changes then it doesnt apply to you.**

I use twin K&N air filters in my 5.0, however I do not think that K&N performance air filters are the best at filtering the air. The filters are probably the less restrictive air filters you could buy for the Genesis, however it may be a trade off in regards to overall protection from fine particles.

However again, most of the small dirt particles will be blown out of the exhaust or get trapped in the engine oil if the particles are small enough to slip pass the piston rings. So my frequent 4k mile oil changes will solve the possible reduced filtration issue with my K&N filters in regards to a dirty engine.

 

[OBO]

Purolator Air (engine+cabin) filters for previous vehicles were purchased online from Amazon and "Wally" world (Walmart). I haven't checked if Purolator filters are available from these sources for my G80 yet. I'm still under 3yr/36K maintenance at 34.5K miles right now.

Wix air and oil filters are available at O'Reilly Auto Parts. I'm not of fan of O'Reilly (Rodney Dangerfield of auto parts stores).

I buy Wix equivalent NAPA Gold oil filters at NAPA for my G80 Sport. I'm doing my own oil+filter changes.

Im assuming now you are using Wix air Filter or the NAPA version now or will be ?

 

[TinsleyC]

You guys might want to try out RockAuto if you haven't already. They seem to have great prices compared to the box stores. You do pay shipping, but if you bundle a few purchases together or buy several filters at once, it's worth it. I bought my Wix filters there for my G80 (and two other cars I maintain), with shipping it was less $ than others places.

I too used to use Purolator filters for my cars, but haven't found a high-end Purolator for the G80 yet.

BTW, Fram does make different grades of filters. Their high-end Ultra Synthetic line of oil filters has done well in reviews.

FRAM Ultra Synthetic® Oil Filter | 20,000 Miles of Protection | FRAM

Want the best performance from your new engine or the best protection for your older vehicle? There’s no better choice than ULTRA SYNTHETIC® oil filters.

www.fram.com

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[TinsleyC]

I may be years away from buying my first air filters, can't believe I only have 5,300 mi in over a year!

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

Im assuming now you are using Wix air Filter or the NAPA version now or will be ?

I have been using the OEM/dealer air filters (2) since in was part of scheduled/payed for maintenance. I just had my last "free" maintenance done at 36K miles. Now that I'll have to pay for the air filters I'll likely use the NAPA gold air filters. I have not done the research to determine if the NAPA Gold air filters are the equivalent to WIX.

In 2018 the NAPA gold oil filter was the same as the Wix oil filter. This may have changed since then. I have always done my own oil/oil filter changes.

My vehicle is a 2018 G80 3.3T Sport HTRAC/AWD.

 

[OBO]

I have been using the OEM/dealer air filters (2) since in was part of scheduled/payed for maintenance. I just had my last "free" maintenance done at 36K miles. Now that I'll have to pay for the air filters I'll likely use the NAPA gold air filters. I have not done the research to determine if the NAPA Gold air filters are the equivalent to WIX.

In 2018 the NAPA gold oil filter was the same as the Wix oil filter. This may have changed since then. I have always done my own oil/oil filter changes.

My vehicle is a 2018 G80 3.3T Sport HTRAC/AWD.

Why not just buy WiX ? Instead of the equivalent ?

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

Why not just buy WiX ? Instead of the equivalent ?

Convenience and price.
1) I can get the NAPA gold locally just down the street.
2) Wix is only available from O'Reilly Parts, which I don't care for. They sell a lot of cheap/poor quality stuff.
3) I could order online, but price is about the same.
4) I've used the NAPA gold on my last 3 vehicles.
4) I am a creature of habit.

 

[TinsleyC]

My research from 6 months ago showed the Wix and NAPA to be the same filter, at least for my 3.8.

 

[OBO]

Well , i went to my indie , they gave me 3 options they had a brand for air filter , oem from genesis & wix. He told me oem is fine, he said hyundai doesn’t actually make their own, they choose a brand then slap on their name on the box. but Wix suppose to work a little bit better. I chose Wix, heard good reviews from Wix, better than any K&N , best less restrictive filter that still offer superior protection. Does the ecu need time adjust to the new air filter ? My old one was really dirty before.

 

[TinsleyC]

No adjustment needed, just install the filter, log it in your maintenance log, and move on.

Not sure who makes air filters for Hyundai but Mahle makes their oil filters.

 

[jzc0125]

I use twin K&N air filters in my 5.0, however I do not think that K&N performance air filters are the best at filtering the air. The filters are probably the less restrictive air filters you could buy for the Genesis, however it may be a trade off in regards to overall protection from fine particles.

However again, most of the small dirt particles will be blown out of the exhaust or get trapped in the engine oil if the particles are small enough to slip pass the piston rings. So my frequent 4k mile oil changes will solve the possible reduced filtration issue with my K&N filters in regards to a dirty engine.

Sorry to reply to such an old thread, but I'm in the same boat. I have dual knn cones in my 18 g80, but worried about engine contaminants. Do you think a drycharger or procharger over filter help with the issue?