Today I received a couple of issues for consideration of K & N Engineering. Horsepower-hungry fans love automobile K & N high-flow air filters for the extra power they provide. I am interested in seeing its effect on fuel economy. K & N does not officially claim that their filters to boost fuel economy, although anecdotal evidence says otherwise. What they do is say that their filters effectively and stay clean – and a dirty air filter will cause a decrease in mileage. Filters paper, which most cars use should be changed every 15000 km. The cotton-oiled K & N filter does its thing 50000 miles – and instead of throwing away, clean and return to it. So I will give it a try. During the next week and cutting fuel my wife Robin Honda Accord wagon. Then I will install the K & N filter that are sent and we will see what are the differences, both in my super-secret test loop and Robin in everyday driving.

K & N Typhoon cold air systemK & N also sent a Typhoon cold air intake system. Tomas cold air are very popular with Gearheads because) they look cool and b) that increae power. There is absolutely nothing cool about my wife station wagon, except women driving, but the power is definitely a problem. Robin hauls lots of heavy things day by day, and that means using every bit of power in the Agreement of 4-cylinder engine can muster. Honda does not offer a V6 engine in the Accord wagon, but if they did not know if we want. Oh, the car could definitely use more thrust – but with gas at 3.35 dollars per gallon, the last thing we need is two cylinders of hunger to food. If the typhoon can produce more usable energy without an adverse effect on fuel economy, then I think it’s time Gearheads stop keeping these things for themselves. Once we see what the K & N filter does, I will install the typhoon. Stay tuned to updated blog.

It is one of the simplest parts of the engine in his car, but it is often the most overlooked. Its engine air filter serves an important function. It filters out dust, soil and other debris before it can get inside your engine. When the filter is clogged, however, begins in earnest to effect his performance cars. A dirt filter will make more use of gas, will cost power and can cause increased wear on your engine. But how do you know whether it was dirty? Its easy.

The first thing you need to find your air filter box and remove your air filter. The older Carbureto cars will be a circular container in the center of the engine. To open which will remove a wing nut in the center of the container. If you have a car of its newest box filter is rectangular or square and is on one side of its engine compartment. Find the box and then remove the lid of unclipping the quick release clips on the side of the box. If you can not find your air filter box, check your manual. After you have removed the lid, remove the air filter.

Now that you have your filter, it’s time to examine it to see if it is obstructed. Keep the filter to a light source and try to see through it. If you can easily see through it, it is still good. You can put the filter back into the box. If you can not see through it, it is necessary to replace it. You should put a new one or to the previous until you can buy a replacement. Never run the engine with a filter. You can do some permanent damage if you run without the filter.

That’s all there is to it. It should not take more than 5 minutes to check your filter. His time well spent and can save hundreds of dollars in fuel bills. So get out and check your filter. Its engine thanks.