I have a K&N cold air intake with a K&N filter.. I dont really like oiling it because i always feel like im over oiling it and im always having to clean off the MAF. (not really always but you know...) whats a good substitute that you dont have to worry about oils and such?

 

How often do you clean and oil the K&N? Its only supposed to be cleaned every 25,000-50,000 miles. Cleaning it too often wears it out.

Its very easy to oil it without getting the oil on the MAF.

 

ive only oiled it once and i think i over oiled it because the MAF was coated in gunk.. i cleaned the MAF and ill take it apart to see if its any dirtier tomorrow I just dont want to have to worry about over oiling and stuff because i have no idea what that can do to the rest of the car

 

The oil won't hurt anything else..
Worst thing it can do is coat the MAF wires..

 

Just follow the instructions and you should be fine. For extra insurance, I will let mine sit overnight before installing it back in the car.

 

If you really want to substitute the K&N, you can order and AEM Dry Flow Filter. It is there latest technology. It uses basically microfiber as the filter media. It requires no oil, and can be cleaned and reused just like a K&N. The cool thing is you do not have to wait for it to dry to re-oil it. I'm sure you can find an interchange, application look-up on AEM's website.