How much HP does a KN air filter add?
15-25 additional horsepower
However, K&N intakes typically add an average of 15-25 additional horsepower over a stock system**. Each kit undergoes significant testing to help ensure that the filter and intake tube are positioned to deliver large increases in airflow and horsepower.
Do K&N filters improve fuel economy?
These filters are different than your typical air filter and allow a lot more air into your engine, increasing both horsepower and gas mileage.
Are KN filters worth the money?
K&N reusable air filters are definitely worth the extra up-front cost, because they are designed to last for the entire lifetime of your vehicle.
Does K&N panel filter change sound?
Yes it does make the engine sound a little more throatier.
Do K&N filters improve gas mileage?
Can K&N filter damage MAF?
We are aware of the “urban myth” created by a few dealerships that a vehicle’s MAF sensor can be contaminated by K&N filter oil. No evidence has ever been provided to support this “myth” and years of diagnostic testing by K&N has shown that not only is this allegation not real, it is not even possible.
How many MPG does a K&N air filter add?
A $300 (US) K&N kit, yielding a 1.5 MPG increase and $2.50 per gallon (US) gas would mean a required savings of 120 gallons of gas to pay for the kit. 21.5 mpg is about a 7.5% increase over an estimated 20 mpg, which is pretty much the 5 cylinder highway estimated MPG.
How long do K&N air filters last?
K&N High-Flow Air Filters™ are designed to last for the life of your vehicle, and are protected by a Million-Mile Limited Warranty. With normal use, they can go up to 50,000 miles before a cleaning is needed (the larger conical filters included with K&N intake systems can go up to 100,000 miles between services).
Will a K&N air filter improve fuel economy?