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Old 04-30-2011, 02:24 PM   #17 (permalink)
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The K&N high flow filters WILL give you a couple of miles to the gallon more.
No it wont.

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The engine on the intake stroke is able to suck in the Air Fuel mixture easier so less energy is lost or required thus make more energy going to the wheels.
Your engine is throttled by the throttle plate angle, not by the air filter.
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The K&N are made out of cloth, not paper and come with a 1,000,000 mile warranty.
No, K&N uses a foam filtering medium, not cloth.
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Better fuel economy and you do not have to replace the paper filter two three times a year, saving you more money. AFE is also a really good filter, but are not always available for certain cars.
I've never heard of anyone replacing air filters 2-3 times a year. A paper filter is good for at least 20-30k miles depending on how dusty your driving environment is.

Don't waste your money on K&N.
http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost...er%20tests.htm

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest1.htm

Last edited by tjts1; 04-30-2011 at 04:58 PM..
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