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Old 06-14-2010, 03:01 AM   #514 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by brucey View Post
Some co-workers are talking mileage, and they mention that a K&N air filter gave them "About 5 mpg" by installing it on their car. You ask them how they came to that figure, and they just look at you funny. So you grit your teeth and smile and forget the issue.

What's so many peoples obsession that proving a 50$ air filter was worth the money?
This is when you ask them what the EPA estimate for their vehicle is, or if they're even aware of how to properly calculate the MPG figure and from what input they do so.

They'll usually just walk away.
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