K&n Air Filter

[Bobby McLeish]

Hi, does anyone have any tips on how to fit this air filter. I have tried it, but when I slot it in, it's impossible to close the air filter compartment lid. What am I doing wrong :tsktsk:

[rhosneigr]

I had the same problem with my IS 300. Although its the part number specified by K&N it is about 1/4 inch bigger all round than the standard filter. In fact the metal surround came through its outer rubber surround when putting some pressure on it so I gave it up as a bad job. I should have complained to K&N but never got round to it. They've obviously got their measurements wrong.

[Dave-Ellen]

Buy a TRD one ?

[SJG]

Mine fitted perfectly, 2001 Mk1 RX 300, K&N part no: 33-2145-1, hope this helps.

[SJT]

Mine fitted perfectly, 2001 Mk1 RX 300, K&N part no: 33-2145-1, hope this helps.

Does a k&n make a big difference to performance/economy or is it just a man thing? I have a Mk1 and would always welcome any improvements.

SJT

[Bobby McLeish]

Mine fitted perfectly, 2001 Mk1 RX 300, K&N part no: 33-2145-1, hope this helps.

I have double checked the K&N website and for my year and model it's the same part number as yours. Can you remember when you fitted it, did you put the filter in the lid, rather than sitting on the case itself ? which ever way I try it, I cannot get the lid closed !!

I am going to mail K&N today and see what they say.

Cheers

[Bobby McLeish]

Hi, does anyone have any tips on how to fit this air filter. I have tried it, but when I slot it in, it's impossible to close the air filter compartment lid. What am I doing wrong :tsktsk:

Just a update on this. I have spoken to K&N direct and allthough their website states part number 33-2145-1 for a 2003 mark 2 Lexus RX300, it should come up with part number 33-2260 which is the filter listed for the Lexus RX330.

Both K&N and Halfords (where I bought it) have exchanged it with no problem.