SkyMG37x

I was checking out the air filters this weekend on my 3 wk old G and noticed the OEM filters are oiled. I'm wondering who makes them - I've seen other Japanese OEM filters like these. They're orange (not K&N), but look similar to Purolator PureOne filters which are blue but also oiled. I'm not a fan of oiled filters but these are not reusable and are typically only a buck or two more expensive than a plain paper filter.

Does anyone have any info on these?

christian655321

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news to me , look like paper from what i remember. most people get an aftermarket intake, thats probably why this never came up before.

Mike

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The factory filter is indeed oiled. What did you want to know about them?

KnoxvilleG37

I actually didn't know it was an oiled filter? That's news to me!

SkyMG37x

I was wondering who makes them for Infiniti/Nissan. As I mentioned the only other oiled/disposable filter I've seen so far is the PureOne. The filter media looks almost the same but the PO is blue vs. the OEM orange. I had a Subaru that had similar OEM orange oiled filters and the buzz was they were made by Purolator. Since it was also made in Japan, I'm wondering if there's a connection.

myk1013

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Just get the HKS drop-ins.

Mike

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I'm not sure who the manufacturer is, but I'll see if I can find out

tmartin316

Does oiled vs non-oiled make a difference? Does it hurt anything if you don't put an oiled one in? What exactly does the oiling of the air filter do for it?

Mike

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oil helps capture the finer particles.

Q8y_drifter

i just checked and mine are orange paper filters but not oiled :S
my G is a 08 sedan.

DrJones

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I replaced mine with K&N's

Mike

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It's a very very light coat. If you touch the foam on the sides that hold it in, you'll notice that you have oil on your hands.