I just did an oil and filter change yesterday and installed a K&N filter as that is what I mainly use in most vehicles. Shortly after the change engine died and locked up. Always only hand tighten and never seen the need to use the nut on the end unless filter was hard to remove. As usual changed oil with recommended 2 quarts. After a minute of engine on to get the oil flowing, oil level was spot on the dipstick.
So went for a ride(under a half hour it went, maybe only 15 minutes) then engine started to die out and locked up. Can smell a rubber like smell afterwards. So checked under quad and there was oil spots. Drain plug was on properly so checked the filter and found it split apart as seen in the picture.
Also attached a picture of my other spare filter so you can see what it should look like and the code that popped up but I didn’t find the code in the service manual I d/l’ed from here.
Any one know what the code is exactly? As the engine seized I am guessing it is that or engine oil related. Haven’t had the chance to take apart yet. Sent an email to K&N to see what there actions will be and if they would cover the damage there product caused.
If not then I am going to have to cover the costs as it is out of warranty and throw rest of truck/atv/outboard filters I have left(K&N) and switch to another brand.
I just did an oil and filter change yesterday and installed a K&N filter as that is what I mainly use in most vehicles. Shortly after the change engine died and locked up. Always only hand tighten and never seen the need to use the nut on the end unless filter was hard to remove. As usual changed oil with recommended 2 quarts. After a minute of engine on to get the oil flowing, oil level was spot on the dipstick.
So went for a ride(under a half hour it went, maybe only 15 minutes) then engine started to die out and locked up. Can smell a rubber like smell afterwards. So checked under quad and there was oil spots. Drain plug was on properly so checked the filter and found it split apart as seen in the picture.
Also attached a picture of my other spare filter so you can see what it should look like and the code that popped up but I didn’t find the code in the service manual I d/l’ed from here.
Any one know what the code is exactly? As the engine seized I am guessing it is that or engine oil related. Haven’t had the chance to take apart yet. Sent an email to K&N to see what there actions will be and if they would cover the damage there product caused.
If not then I am going to have to cover the costs as it is out of warranty and throw rest of truck/atv/outboard filters I have left(K&N) and switch to another brand.
