Simota and changing oil

[jayar87]

Hi.

Am thinking of getting a Simota air filter for my car (Corolla '96 1.6 GLi). However, after reading a few bulletin boards and the like, it seems to be the common conclusion that introducing such devices (whether Simota, K&N, or Hurricane) makes it easier for dirt and other particles to enter your engine. Thus, the need for more frequent oil changes.

Is this true? Will the o8il be changed more ofte?

If yes, how often?

Which would be better to use then, synthetic or regular oil? Better meaning safer for the car, and cheaper in the end.

In the end, will a car be damaged because of this dirt penetration?

Additional information aside from the above questions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

[renzo_d10]

Sana kung K&N sulit. Eh Simota pala, wag na lang.

[jayar87]

Again, REGARDLESS of brand, how long should one change oil kung nagpa-install ng performance air filters?

Thanks.

[meledson]

i use simota and semi synthetic engine oil. palit oil and oil filter every 5,000km. hindi dark color ang oil.

[Ry_Tower]

TS: search mo sa net yung Australian air filter shootout. K&N mas sulit.

[dvldoc]

Here's the deal, the Simota is not exactly the best in filtration but not the worst either as far as filters go. But they filter well enough if your using a quality filter you don't have much to worry about silicon in your oil will still be minimum. Even with the the El-chepo gauze filters your oil still will be fine for a normal oil change interval. Just don't use a foam filter or a metal mesh filter they let the big stuff through that scuff up things.

I also use a Simota on my vehicle. I don't like oiled filters just because my vehicle is very sensitive to getting the MAF dirty.