K&N KN-204 Powersports Oil Filter

Durable Construction for Extreme Conditions

To satisfy the demands of racers, K&N oil filters has many features over and above the requirements of most vehicles. They use thicker canister walls for extra strength and durability which reduces the risk of damage from loose rocks and debris. The durable construction will withstand higher oil pressures found only in racing environments without bursting. The drilled hole on the nut is for a safety wire attachment. This is required for many types of racing, the safety wire prevents blown oil filters from falling on the track and representing a hazard to other race vehicles. This extra engineering offers peace of mind for consumers who want only the best.

K&N Premium Wrench-Off® Oil Filters

We have all been there: Whether it’s remembering where that disappearing oil filter tool is; or having oil leak all over your garage and yourself; or finally giving up and pounding a screwdriver through the filter just to get if off. Most of our canister type automotive and marine oil filters come with a 1” nut welded to the top of the canister so they can be easily wrenched-off with a standard tool. Most K&N canister type motorcycle and ATV oil filters come with a 17 mm nut.

Canister Type Oil Filters

• Drilled safety wire holes for racing in canister oil filters
• Most have sturdy 1" (automotive) or 17 mm (motorcycle) wrench nut, where applicable, makes oil filter removal quick and easy
• Heavy-duty construction
• Resin-impregnated filter media provides maximum filtering surface for contaminant removal
• Anti-drainback valve (where applicable) eliminates dry starts, prevents oil from draining back into crankcase during engine shutdown
• Internally lubricated gasket provides positive seal while allowing easy on and off of filter
• Rolled threads provide extra protection against stripping
• Traps 99% of harmful contaminants

High-Flow Rate

K&N oil filters have filtering media that allows for higher flow rates while providing outstanding filtration. High filter flow rates are important in racing vehicles where heavier grade oil is used and the oil is pumped much faster than in a standard vehicle. When the engine is circulating oil at high GPM rates, the high-flow oil filter helps reduce the loss of pressure through the filtering process.

Compatible with the Latest in Synthetic Engine Oils

K&N oil filters are ideal for high-end synthetic motor oil. Synthetic motor oil is said to offer improved flow performance at cold temperatures while providing superior protection against thermal degradation.

K&N Powersports Performance Oil Filter
K&N Part Number: KN-204

Part KN-204 Product Specifications:

• Part Number: KN-204
• Product Style: Oil Filters
• Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes
• Bypass Valve: Yes
• Filter Material: High Flow Premium Media
• Gasket Material: Nitrile Rubber
• Height: 2.969 in (75 mm)
• Outside Diameter: 2.656 in (67 mm)
• PSI Relief Valve: Yes
• Removal Nut: Yes
• Style: Canister
• Thread Specification: M20 x 1.5
• Removal Nut Size: 17 mm
• Weight: 0.5 lb (0.23 kg)
• Product Box Length: 2.94 in (75 mm)
• Product Box Width: 2.88 in (73 mm)
• Product Box Height: 3.3 in (84 mm)

Cross Reference Numbers:

Use this cross reference table as a guide only.

• Arctic Cat 3201044
• Fram PH6017A
• Honda 15410MCJ000
• Honda 15410MCJ003
• Honda 15410MCJ505
• Honda 15410MFJD01
• Kawasaki 160970002
• Kawasaki 160970003
• Kawasaki 160971068
• Kawasaki 160971070
• Kawasaki 160971072
• Triumph T1210444
• Yamaha 5GH1344020
• Yamaha 5GH134402000

Vehicle Compatibility

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Tech Talk

K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters use a cellulose media bound by phenolic resin surrounding a metal inner core that provides structural strength to reduce the risk of filter collapse. The resin is the "glue" that holds the media fibers together and at the same time keeps "pores" open by keeping the fibers apart. The resin is cured to full strength during the element manufacturing process. Phenolic resin systems are an excellent choice for the high temperature demands of oil filters.

K&N filters include an anti-drainback valve, when applicable, that prevents oil from draining back into the crankcase during engine shutdown. The anti-drainback valve is useful in situations where the filter is mounted horizontally which could allow backflow. K&N use rolled threads to help prevent stripping during installation or removal and an internally lubricated gasket provides a positive seal even after the filter has been removed and reinstalled.