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Improve Engine Performance and Fuel Economy

June 4, 2009

One of the most cost effective ways to improve performance and fuel economy is to improve engine airflow. You may not have put much thought into your vehicle’s air filter, but actually air filters can make a tremendous difference in the life and general performance of any hybrid car or truck.

Air Filters are an essential component of the air intake system and tasked with trapping any dirt or debris from entering the engine. Dirt can cause a great deal of damage. Stock or OEM air filters are made of cotton, paper, or gauze and are considered low technology. Though they stop around 99% of particles out these filters do not maximize fuel economy or performance.

K&N filters are some of the most popular performance air filters we sell for around $40 to $50 dollars. They allow for more air flow while still providing better filtration than an original equipment or OEM filter. Increased air flow means increase horsepower and acceleration. Since your engine will be operating more efficiently there will also be fuel economy gains.

K&N filters are also washable and reusable and can go up to 50,000 miles before they need cleaning. Stock paper air filters need to changed about every 8000 miles and ultimately cost you more in the long run in replacement cost and fuel economy losses. The environment will thank you for using a reusable air filter as you can prevent used paper air filters from piling up in land fills. K&N filters come with a one million mile warranty and last the life of your vehicle.

Changing air filters is very easy to accomplish. The air filter is not held in place by any clamps or screws. Simply open the case, remove the actual air filter and place the new air filter in the space where the old air filter was housed.

The benefits and cost savings of using a reusable performance air filter are clear.

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