So, is this filter a decent filter to use?
Also what is the actual date code?
Thank You folks
Also what is the actual date code?
Thank You folks
K&N HP 2005 Questions
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I think the date code is 200512 (but I can;t tell if it's supposed to be a 5 or a 6)
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
K&N oil filters were all made in Mexico for awhile, but they recently switched back to the US for most of the spin-on cans. The cartridges come from Korea, but come in a snazzy red color
The US-made K&N cans are indeed the same as M1
There is nothing wrong with the Mexican K&N, but it's not worth the price they charged for it.
Originally Posted by Linctex
aren't the new Mobil 1 filters coming from Mexico, too??
Nope, still US-made, still Champs
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
K&N oil filters were all made in Mexico for awhile, but they recently switched back to the US for most of the spin-on cans. The cartridges come from Korea, but come in a snazzy red color
The US-made K&N cans are indeed the same as M1
There is nothing wrong with the Mexican K&N, but it's not worth the price they charged for it.
Originally Posted by Linctex
aren't the new Mobil 1 filters coming from Mexico, too??
Nope, still US-made, still Champs
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
I think the date code is 200512 (but I can;t tell if it's supposed to be a 5 or a 6)
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
K&N oil filters were all made in Mexico for awhile, but they recently switched back to the US for most of the spin-on cans. The cartridges come from Korea, but come in a snazzy red color
The US-made K&N cans are indeed the same as M1
There is nothing wrong with the Mexican K&N, but it's not worth the price they charged for it.
Originally Posted by Linctex
aren't the new Mobil 1 filters coming from Mexico, too??
Nope, still US-made, still Champs
Thank You sir and gentlemen for the info
I think the date code is 200512 (but I can;t tell if it's supposed to be a 5 or a 6)
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
K&N oil filters were all made in Mexico for awhile, but they recently switched back to the US for most of the spin-on cans. The cartridges come from Korea, but come in a snazzy red color
The US-made K&N cans are indeed the same as M1
There is nothing wrong with the Mexican K&N, but it's not worth the price they charged for it.
Originally Posted by Linctex
aren't the new Mobil 1 filters coming from Mexico, too??
Nope, still US-made, still Champs
Thank You sir and gentlemen for the info
Originally Posted by 53' Stude
So, is this filter a decent filter to use?
Wouldn't pay more than the equivalent $4 to $8 OEM filter. Whats it for?
So, is this filter a decent filter to use?
Wouldn't pay more than the equivalent $4 to $8 OEM filter. Whats it for?
Whatever it fits or whatever a 3600/51516 fits
1516 is the Ford size and will work on your Toyota. This was a WM clearance pickup for like $3.50 IIRC
I can vouch for what 53' Stude said. I used to get my K&N HP-2001's as Made in USA. Then, they went to Mexico and I chose another brand. I just went into a parts store today and they had just gotten in new inventory and sure enough, I'm pleased to see Made in USA on both the filters and the boxes. At least I'm not AS embarrassed to shell out the high prices since they are domestically produced again. Although, I must say, with the Mobil 1 filter sale they had, those were a better buy!
I believe the media is about the same as M1. They are using a thread end bypass now days.
Looks good - I'd run it.
is this one of the ones that had issue with rust on the nut?
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
I think the date code is 200512 (but I can;t tell if it's supposed to be a 5 or a 6)
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
...
I don't think they were doing louvers in 2012, were they?
I would think the Jan 12, 2015 (it looks like a 5 to me?) date is what it would be.
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
I think the date code is 200512 (but I can;t tell if it's supposed to be a 5 or a 6)
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
...
I don't think they were doing louvers in 2012, were they?
I would think the Jan 12, 2015 (it looks like a 5 to me?) date is what it would be.
Originally Posted by blupupher
is this one of the ones that had issue with rust on the nut?
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
I think the date code is 200512 (but I can;t tell if it's supposed to be a 5 or a 6)
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
...
I don't think they were doing louvers in 2012, were they?
I would think the Jan 12, 2015 (it looks like a 5 to me?) date is what it would be.
I think you're right about it being 2015 made as I recall holes in center tubes for a long while.
is this one of the ones that had issue with rust on the nut?
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
I think the date code is 200512 (but I can;t tell if it's supposed to be a 5 or a 6)
as in 20 05 12
May 20, 2012
but I think they were still US-made back then
It could also be 12 01 15 (or 16) the last six digits
December 1, 2015/16
or
January 12, 2015/16
This is consistent with the time they were made in Mexico
...
I don't think they were doing louvers in 2012, were they?
I would think the Jan 12, 2015 (it looks like a 5 to me?) date is what it would be.
I think you're right about it being 2015 made as I recall holes in center tubes for a long while.
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Well, I am unsure if they are or were using Louvers in 2005
Originally Posted by 53' Stude
Well, I am unsure if they are or were using Louvers in 2005
I know they were not in 2005, that was about the time Champ introduced the e-core filter.
I don't think louvers in Champ started till after the time Fram and Champ separated (2014/2015?).
Well, I am unsure if they are or were using Louvers in 2005
I know they were not in 2005, that was about the time Champ introduced the e-core filter.
I don't think louvers in Champ started till after the time Fram and Champ separated (2014/2015?).
Ok, I'll just run it to 10k maybe more
Everyone here knows I'm not scared to push the envelope
Everyone here knows I'm not scared to push the envelope
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Do you have or can you look at a different part number to see if the date code starts with that part number?
For example, an HP-1010 that starts with 1010
For example, an HP-1010 that starts with 1010
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