subiebeast22 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Has anyone tried the avo panle filter? how is it? is it worth the money or should i go with a K&N? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerLevel Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have the K&N and almost regret it. I am happy I have it compared to a normal filter but the idea of just washing a filter versus using a remover and re-oilling a filter sounds better. Sorry typing from phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malvic Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm using it. It's not bad ... when it's time to clean it, I just stick in an OE filter until the AVO is nice and dry and swap again. I need to get a new one or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byll Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have had a K&N filter in every Subaru I have owned. With our generation 5 Legacy, I seriously looked at the AVO option. I had heard about possible MAF problems, from some on this board. I spoke with owners of both filters, and checked with the two manufacturers and suppliers. Yes, the AVO is a fine product. Yes, it is washable. However, I found it to be just as expensive as a K&N - or a bit more - and the AVO is not a permanent OEM replacement. I went with the K&N, and have been totally satisfied. Best. Byll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawlwawl06 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I can vaguely recall a discussion about the AVO filter not being restrictive enough for the 2.5i, but the difference is probably negligible. I do use the AVO filters, and I never have any trouble with them. Cleaning them is always fun. Move the dishes out of the sink ma, I got work to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiebeast22 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 what do you mean by maf problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiebeast22 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 and thanks for all the input that was greatly needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byll Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Concerning my comment about Gen 5 K&N/MAF problems: I read on the board that some drivers experienced issues caused by oil transferring from the K&N to the sensor. We have a K&N on a Gen 2, and there have been no issues in a whole lot of miles. I am also told that the Gen 2 sensor is different than in Gen 5. After talking with a number of owners of Gen 5 Legacies who use the K&N, I have to conclude that if one does not over-oil the K&N filter after cleaning, there will be no issues. Best. Byll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I have the AVO filter on my '08. No MAF or CEL problems whatsoever. 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinlman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I have AVO no problems, looks nice. haven't used k&n though. Didn't feel much different from stock filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiebeast22 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Ohh okay thanks Byll. I think im going to go for the AVO filter. Thanks everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Been running the AVO filter on my 06 for over a year without any issues. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malvic Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Any one hear about these: http://www.aemintakes.com/dryflow_air_filters.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Any one hear about these: http://www.aemintakes.com/dryflow_air_filters.htm Yep, AVO's are oil-less filters 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy06 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I've had the AVO filter for about 26,000 miles. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I don't think you can go wrong with any dry filter. I've only used AVO and have so for the past 3 years. I've heard aFe makes quality filters too so I might give their Pro Dry S filter a try next time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiebeast22 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I ordered the avo filter last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 About 50K on my avo filter and it runs fine with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Can I add another question to this? Did anyone feel any gains over stock using the AVO filter or the K&N filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 A panel filter is a maintenance item, not a performance mod. No gains to be found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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