Air Filter opinion?

Have a 2018 Tundra 5.7 SR5 with a TRD CAI, just asking opinions about using a aftermarket or OEM dry paper filter instead of the TRD oiled filter. Need to clean the filter, don’t have a back up TRD filter to use while my only one is drying and recently moved to area of the country that’s dry and dusty during the summer months. Could I use the paper air filter OEM or aftermarket continuously in the TRD CAI housing?

truly appreciate any thoughts, thank you.

 

AFE Dry flow filters are where its at! Great air flow and super easy to clean!!!

 

I put a wix oem paper filter in my trd airbox, mine is a 2013. The oiled filters are not worth the hassle imo

 

Engine Compartment Air Temperature . Dry AFE filter.

 

I was considering WIX, I know the bottom part of the housing is stock, just a bigger top portion and smoother air flow tube.

 

I actually tried the AFE dry filter last year, for some reason my Truck shifted hard and gas mileage dropped enough,had to put the TRD back in and Truck drove smooth.

 

Very strange. I have never heard of this reaction before. Wonder if you got a defective filter?

 

I use a dry AEM filter. When I take it out to wash and dry, I place the OEM paper filter in there until the AEM filter is safe to reinstall. Then I keep the OEM paper filter in the box waiting for the next time I wash the AEM filter.

 

I’ve run across a few filter tests over the years. Wix has been at or near the top in particle filtration and flow tests.

 

Would it be safe to run a Wix paper filter in place of the TRD filter, using the TRD CAI?

 

Yes, I have the TRD lid and either run Wix or factory depending on what’s available. I ran a K&N once during a desert run and I’ll never do that again. Paper filters ftw

 

Thank you kindly for your input.

 

OEM for now or a wix

 

https://youtu.be/sJ3L-E-ufYo

 

That was a good watch

 

Yep. Dry AFE.

 

His videos are outstanding . Really
Enjoy his channel

 

I’ve got one of these as well. Would be nice to see this one in the comparison with all the others.