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Originally Posted by Sheraton
 I can hear my car breathe more with the K&n panel filter - this suggests to me there is less restriction  can only be a Good thing 
and i'm sure at least on the 1.8's there is no real chance of oil from the filter contaminating any sensors
Paul. |
There is less restriction, the air has larger gaps in the filter medium to pass through.
The downside to that is larger particles of dirt will also pass by the filter.