K+N Air filter, Good?
12-19-2002, 12:35 PM
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K+N Air filter, Good?
I've got a 2002 Maxima SE and I was wondering if a K+N air filter would be good to add to the car. I've asked my dealer and he said it would be ok and wouldn't avoid any warranty but might throw codes. Has anyone had any experience with a K+N air filter in an 02' Maxima? Does it improve fuel economy? performance? I'm not expecting much....I just want to improve my fuel economy without any trouble....thanks.
12-19-2002, 12:37 PM
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Re: K+N Air filter, Good?
Originally posted by Stick it 2 ya
I've got a 2002 Maxima SE and I was wondering if a K+N air filter would be good to add to the car. I've asked my dealer and he said it would be ok and wouldn't avoid any warranty but might throw codes. Has anyone had any experience with a K+N air filter in an 02' Maxima? Does it improve fuel economy? performance? I'm not expecting much....I just want to improve my fuel economy without any trouble....thanks.
I've got a 2002 Maxima SE and I was wondering if a K+N air filter would be good to add to the car. I've asked my dealer and he said it would be ok and wouldn't avoid any warranty but might throw codes. Has anyone had any experience with a K+N air filter in an 02' Maxima? Does it improve fuel economy? performance? I'm not expecting much....I just want to improve my fuel economy without any trouble....thanks.
12-19-2002, 12:43 PM
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Re: Re: K+N Air filter, Good?
Originally posted by jjs
To be honest, you should look at it from the perspective of not having to buy a filter again...any benefits (which will be small) should be considered a bonus.
To be honest, you should look at it from the perspective of not having to buy a filter again...any benefits (which will be small) should be considered a bonus.
12-19-2002, 12:53 PM
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check search ... recent post
stickit2ya ...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=174407
also, you can search K&N and it will come up w/ a bunch of hits.
good luck!
jerome
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=174407
also, you can search K&N and it will come up w/ a bunch of hits.
good luck!
jerome
12-19-2002, 01:33 PM
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The K&N might help throttle response a little. I have one and like it. It will take a combo of things to increase fuel economy, K&N filter, synthetic oil, and proper inflation of tires. Most important,
time and distance beyond 10,000 miles.
time and distance beyond 10,000 miles.
12-19-2002, 04:57 PM
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Originally posted by mAXZPEEd
I got one for my Max and its great! Noticed slight increase mpg. And a quicker acceleration. Go for it!
I got one for my Max and its great! Noticed slight increase mpg. And a quicker acceleration. Go for it!
12-19-2002, 09:42 PM
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Originally posted by mAXZPEEd
I got one for my Max and its great! Noticed slight increase mpg. And a quicker acceleration. Go for it!
I got one for my Max and its great! Noticed slight increase mpg. And a quicker acceleration. Go for it!
12-20-2002, 12:07 AM
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Originally posted by Wasim521
Not that much faster acceleration, but enough to notice it when you go back to the paper. Also, I got gas mileage increases of about .5-1 mpg per gallon, so it's not a huge amount, but enough to save a few bucks in the long run (I know because I track every tank). Not a bad buy for $40.
Not that much faster acceleration, but enough to notice it when you go back to the paper. Also, I got gas mileage increases of about .5-1 mpg per gallon, so it's not a huge amount, but enough to save a few bucks in the long run (I know because I track every tank). Not a bad buy for $40.
12-20-2002, 04:24 AM
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Originally posted by slickrick
how do you properly install the K&N? i dont wanna void the warranty.
how do you properly install the K&N? i dont wanna void the warranty.
12-20-2002, 04:45 AM
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I put one in my 02 Alti SE. I picked up 2-3 mpg in mixed driving. Maybe a little increase in power..more mental (wishful thinking) on my part than anything. Quite a few people have blamed the K&N for MAF problems...including dealerships. So if you have a problem, before you take it in for service...Keep the old filter and swap them out.
12-20-2002, 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by Stick it 2 ya
The Maxima Air filter is very easy to replace. Just undo the two metal snaps on top of the box and lift the tray. The air filter fits inside the tray and therefore the K+N should fit right in there, however there may be gaskets to use to make sure it fits properly. I'm going to go and get the filter today.
The Maxima Air filter is very easy to replace. Just undo the two metal snaps on top of the box and lift the tray. The air filter fits inside the tray and therefore the K+N should fit right in there, however there may be gaskets to use to make sure it fits properly. I'm going to go and get the filter today.
I have one on my '02, had one on my '94, and had one on my '88 Caprice. Need I say I love having them.
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