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Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by TundraTank, Feb 23, 2020.

  1. Feb 23, 2020 at 4:43 AM
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    TundraTank

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    I installed K&N cold air intake now have hesitation under hard throttle, any advice?
    It is 2015 XSP Tundra.
     
  2. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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    Hbjeff

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    Possibly oil on the air flow sensor? Can happen if you apply too much
     
  3. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:12 AM
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    P-Factor

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    Did you disconnect battery during install? This is important for the ECM to learn new fuel/air setup.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:16 AM
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    Yes I did the battery disconnect during install.
     
  5. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:20 AM
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    Rockanock

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    I installed a K&N air filter on my last truck. It ended up clogging my ECM sensor. I think it is because of all the oil that was on the filter. I replaced with a wix air filter and cleaned my sensor and never had an issue after that. Since then I have strayed away from K&N filters.
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:23 AM
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    Thank you, will check when I get off of work.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:27 AM
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    Rockanock

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    No problem. If your sensor is clogged you can buy the ECM sensor cleaner at the auto parts store. It comes In an aerosol can.
     
  8. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    Triton19X2

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  9. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:22 AM
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    Rex Kramer

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    I installed one of these dry filters after installing my BAMuffler, no issues and the throttle response is improved. It's better than OEM.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:26 AM
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    Johnsonman

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    OEM air filter is better, better, did I say better?
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    A K&N drop in or complete cai kit? If the kit, make sure no leaks. I've used K&Ns since the 70's with zero issues. It's possible to over oil but they come properly oiled new. Re-oiling isn't rocket science. MAFs are easy to check. My 07 had a K&N on for 5 years and my MAF was clean as a whistle. Posted a pic of it on my build thread. An improper seal will cause the hesitation you described.
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    Sas

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    :confused: What's an ECM sensor? You mean the MAF sensor?
     
  13. Nov 1, 2020 at 3:13 AM
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    Bought my Tundra with a K&N filter installed, so I don’t know if the battery was disconnected. Can you just disconnect it to rectify?
     
  14. Nov 1, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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    That’s what I use. I never really understood the whole concept of an “oiled filter”. Sure they catch particles and trap it in the oil but I’m not sure how much more efficient it is than a dry filter. For k&n to make all these horsepower and torque claims, the filter element must be thinner which allows for more airflow. I guess that’s why it’s oiled to help compensate for the thinner element.

    https://youtu.be/sJ3L-E-ufYo
     
  15. Nov 1, 2020 at 5:27 AM
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    The same as OEM only better than OEM because it can be cleaned and it doesn't let dust in.
     
  16. Nov 1, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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    resetting the ecu should be standard fare when doing intake stuff. It's way too sensitive to changes. When I put on the TRD air flow accelerator and removed the charcoal filter I thought it would be fine because I still had the OEM air filter in there. Well the first time I went WOT the motor stalled. Oops. Drove home and unplugged the battery for ten minutes and let it re-learn. Ran great ever since.
     

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