Ford Performance Ranger Raptor Air Filter

[Midlifec]

I found this while searching the Ford Performance website.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9601-BR30

Rebranded K&N?

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[Geo8866]

I assume it requires oiling?

 

[OxygenMask]

Looks like an AFE oiled filter.
No thanks.

 

[smokinjoe64]

I found this while searching the Ford Performance website.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9601-BR30

Rebranded K&N?

Regardless of 'rebranding'' source, spec states "washable, reusable" which likely means oiling required.

Certainly, tradeoffs for oiled vs dry media; however, with turbos and direct injection an incorrectly over oiled filter either another source for intake gunk accumulation, under oiled potentially decreased filter efficiency and/or more frequent filter monitoring especially if off-roading.
An advertised 7.6% flow increase totally negligible

IMO, don't see compelling benefit of oiled filter for this application.

 

[ChasVSRaptor]

Not all washable filters are oiled! Many K&N are not oiled but are washable! The K&N for the 19-23 Rangers were washable, but non-oiled!

 

[Dre' Dawg]

I found this while searching the Ford Performance website.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9601-BR30

Rebranded K&N?

I found this site yesterday for OEM Motorcraft filter, https://ford.oempartsonline.com/.

Part NumberPart NamePriceQuantityTotalFA-2058Motorcraft Engine Air Filter$19.964$79.84

 

[smokinjoe64]

Not all washable filters are oiled! Many K&N are not oiled but are washable! The K&N for the 19-23 Rangers were washable, but non-oiled!

True points...Ford Performance uses AIRAID filters for some other applications, including both oiled and oil-free designs. That does not establish which media is used in the BR30.

Makes zero sense that Ford's listing provides no spec/instruction sheet or explicit oiling requirement for this part. Although my experience, 'blue' media typically connotes oiled...assumption could be wrong.

Safe approach simply contact Ford Performance or AIRAID with the exact part number M-9601-BR30 and ask whether it uses oiled or non-oiled media and whether re-oiling is required after washing.

 

[ChasVSRaptor]

Yeah, I made the mistake when selling my 2019 Rangers for my 2024 Raptor of cleaning the K&N filter! It was colored like an oiled filter so I assumed it was and oiled it. When I noticed it said no oiling, I called K&N on what to do. They said just wash it again and let it dry without oiling and it would be fine.

 

[Buellsox]

I run the aFe Power Pro DRY s air filter. 100% dry media and 100% washable & reusable. Fits right in the factory air box.

 

[Midlifec]

I called Ford Performance parts hot line. They should have a response tomorrow regarding oiled.

 

[spellchek]

I run the aFe Power Pro DRY s air filter. 100% dry media and 100% washable & reusable. Fits right in the factory air box.

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