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Old Jun 19, 2001 | 07:16 PM
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I know its simple, but I just put in a K&N filter this afternoon. Got it at Advance for 49.99. Car felt a little better driving home. I didnt notice a big change.

I also filled up on gas. Got 27 mph. Not bad. Taking a trip on Friday. I want to see how it does on the open road.

Will the K&N improve gas mileage?
Old Jun 19, 2001 | 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by rocket702
I know its simple, but I just put in a K&N filter this afternoon. Got it at Advance for 49.99. Car felt a little better driving home. I didnt notice a big change.

I also filled up on gas. Got 27 mph. Not bad. Taking a trip on Friday. I want to see how it does on the open road.

Will the K&N improve gas mileage?
you mean 27 mpg?
Old Jun 19, 2001 | 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by max2kgle526


you mean 27 mpg?
wow right on the DOT like the commercial says
Old Jun 19, 2001 | 07:46 PM
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Yeah, 27 mpg. Sorry for the error. Actually, tonight it was 27.7. I went 190 miles on 6.86 gallons. The sticker said 19 to 26. I guess its doing better than the rating.
Old Jun 19, 2001 | 07:57 PM
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How'd you figure you went 190 miles on 6.86 gallons? Did you fill up car, then drive 190 miles, then re-fill and see how many gallons you put in after 190 miles?
Old Jun 19, 2001 | 07:59 PM
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U got 27 mpg???????? damn I'm only getting an ave of 18 to 22 on long trips
Old Jun 20, 2001 | 04:05 AM
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Originally posted by mdeal
How'd you figure you went 190 miles on 6.86 gallons? Did you fill up car, then drive 190 miles, then re-fill and see how many gallons you put in after 190 miles?
Yes. That's how I do it all the time. Fill up, reset odometer, drive for a few days, fill up again. I filled up on Tuesday because it was 7 cents off of premium at the local station.
Old Jun 20, 2001 | 04:32 AM
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K&N is supposed to help air flow easier, you wont feel a BIG difference, your engine might run a lil cooler. as for mpg? i doubt it. maybe it'll give you an extra 2mpg?
Old Jun 20, 2001 | 04:41 AM
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Congrats on your first Mod

Also, on all highway driving I'll occassionally get 27 MPG.
Old Jun 20, 2001 | 04:41 AM
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if that mod gives you an extra 2mpg show me where to buy... it'll pay for itself in no time.
Old Jun 20, 2001 | 04:46 AM
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