hey guys i got a K&N HIgh Performance Air Filter to replace my stock paper air filter. does this really make a difference is gas mileage? i dont really care about power or annything. thanks

 

The gains will be minimal...But every dollar cost with gas prices nowdays..

 

Well since you already bought the thing. It won't really do anything unless you use it. Eventually it might save you $ by not having to replace the paper one. But changing your driving habits will make a much bigger diff in mileage than a filter will. Unless your paper one was 99% clogged or something.

Actually, I'll say pumping up your tires 3-5lbs more with air (free!) will make a bigger diff in mileage than that filter.

 

I put one on about six months ago and cannot tell the difference except in the wallet,

 

to be honest it didn't do crap in performance when I had the K&N panel filter in there. Gas milage is pretty much dependant on your driving habit as Jeff pointed out. The only good thing about the K&N is that you can clean and reuse it.

 

when you floor it..... you can see your gas guage go down slowly.... is that why i got horrible gas mileage????

 

Not free in NY.

 

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didnt someone have a post about a K&N cold air kit they got to fit in out maxes? maybe you could try that I just dont know if it will help the gas mileage at all

 

You can buy the ebay CAI and replace the crappy filter you get with a K&N. If you are really nice and have some extra money, Jeff might be willing to make and sell you one.

Jeff is right about the mpg. The best way to increase mpg is to drive carefully, have the right amount of air in your tires and keep your car running well.

I routinely get 28-30 mpg in my Maxima on the freeway, mostly because I use the cruise control and don't use the brakes or accelerator unless I have to.