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Has anyone replaced their air filter with the K &N ? Any difference in miles per gallon or performance of some kind ?
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JR and I have and a few others in facebook groups, mpg will vary per vehicle due to location and driving habits.Has anyone replaced their air filter with the K &N ? Any difference in miles per gallon or performance of some kind ?
I installed one on mine as well, I'm still on my first tank of fuel though so no clue as to mileage benefits yet...
Thanks for the concern, I've been using K&N filters with turbos, superchargers etc... for many years now, and yet to have any issues because of them. Where I drive I can go over 30k miles without even having to clean one, so I'm not too concerned with a few extra dirt particles...Don't do it, K&N's no matter what kind of oil used lets in too much dirt. Modern day airboxes have been flow tested and unless you add a bigger turbo or 1/2 more boost you will gain nothing more then adding more abrasive material into your engine. Just like the OEM oil filter adding a swiss cheese filter does let more dirt into the motor because the holes are larger and there for passes dirt that otherwise would be captured by a proper filter. If getting 1 or maybe 2 hp is worth adding dirt, go right a head. Take out your turbo resonator and add a straight tube and you will be far ahead.
Yes sir been there done that already. Haven't noticed but it's a little peppier off idle in normal. We average between 36-39 on rural and city roads.:smile:Has anyone replaced their air filter with the K &N ? Any difference in miles per gallon or performance of some kind ?
Yes sir been there done that already. Haven't noticed but it's a little peppier off idle in normal. We average between 36-39 on rural and city roads.:smile:
After comparing the OEM filter and the K & N there isn't much difference except in depth only. I too have been utilizing K & N's in both auto and motorcycles for decades and have yet to find a problem with filtering. There isn't enough conclusive evidence between and OEM & K & N doing a better or worse job of filtering. However, with general everyday experiences and performance in mind, I will opt for the K & N every time. They conclusively show and allow more CFM then an OEM Filter. If you are cleaning and oiling the filter as required, you have nothing to be concerned about.
Thanks, I am.But it's your car.... go for it.
Thanks for sharing, great video!Here's some more real information on the K & N. This will explain what I've been repeating. This is the first time I've actually listened to this video and it has a very good explaination.
https://youtu.be/E4nWbY6pXqw
Great Real Info .... Thank you ?Here's some more real information on the K & N. This will explain what I've been repeating. This is the first time I've actually listened to this video and it has a very good explaination.
More low end torque instant in sport mode with 1.6 turbo and mpg 41 hwy 28 city with K&nHas anyone replaced their air filter with the K &N ? Any difference in miles per gallon or performance of some kind ?