Changing the air filter?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Quantico, VA
Not in autoparts stores yet; Mopar's "non-competition" agreement hasn't lapsed yet.
I think my new dealer charged me $10 for one. I had butterflies, rocks, and a bee in my airbox at 4700 miles...
I think my new dealer charged me $10 for one. I had butterflies, rocks, and a bee in my airbox at 4700 miles...
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Dawsonville, Georgia
I've thought about putting a section of screen along the side to block it a little without slowing airflow. Just never think of it when the hood is up.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2008
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From: toronto, ontario canada
did you notice any noise from the k&n drop in? HUGE increase? are you running an exhaust, t/b spacer as well? care to elaborate? i've used drop in's before and got a 'slightly' louder noise from the airbox, but i can't say that i noticed a HUGE increase. i'm just interested on how this motor acts w/a drop in. i wanted a CAI but the $$$ spent in exchange for the minimal performance, i think i'm just going to go the 'drop in' route.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Dawsonville, Georgia
Most of the Advance/Autozone type stores do have them though or can order them within a day.
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Olympia, WA
NAPA Gold
The fiber used by many manufacturers is poor quality, like the ones you get from Jiffy Lube or the cheap ones at the auto parts store. This quality difference can and will make a difference over time on your gas mileage. The dealer filters are usually ok, and NAPA Gold and Baldwin (if they make one for out rigs) are very good quality.
K&N flows better than most until all the dirt sticks to the oil on it, which depending on your climate can be anywhere from 500-1500 miles, at which point your performance and mileage will suffer.
Personally, I've used both on my rigs, and the K&N was a PITA trying to stay on top of the cleaning, oiling, and drying that is involved. I don't like having to clean my filter every 2000 miles for it to work right; I'd rather buy a good quality paper filter and not think about it for 6000 miles. My 2 cents.
The fiber used by many manufacturers is poor quality, like the ones you get from Jiffy Lube or the cheap ones at the auto parts store. This quality difference can and will make a difference over time on your gas mileage. The dealer filters are usually ok, and NAPA Gold and Baldwin (if they make one for out rigs) are very good quality.
K&N flows better than most until all the dirt sticks to the oil on it, which depending on your climate can be anywhere from 500-1500 miles, at which point your performance and mileage will suffer.
Personally, I've used both on my rigs, and the K&N was a PITA trying to stay on top of the cleaning, oiling, and drying that is involved. I don't like having to clean my filter every 2000 miles for it to work right; I'd rather buy a good quality paper filter and not think about it for 6000 miles. My 2 cents.
JK Jedi
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Colorado
NAPA Gold
The fiber used by many manufacturers is poor quality, like the ones you get from Jiffy Lube or the cheap ones at the auto parts store. This quality difference can and will make a difference over time on your gas mileage. The dealer filters are usually ok, and NAPA Gold and Baldwin (if they make one for out rigs) are very good quality.
K&N flows better than most until all the dirt sticks to the oil on it, which depending on your climate can be anywhere from 500-1500 miles, at which point your performance and mileage will suffer.
Personally, I've used both on my rigs, and the K&N was a PITA trying to stay on top of the cleaning, oiling, and drying that is involved. I don't like having to clean my filter every 2000 miles for it to work right; I'd rather buy a good quality paper filter and not think about it for 6000 miles. My 2 cents.
The fiber used by many manufacturers is poor quality, like the ones you get from Jiffy Lube or the cheap ones at the auto parts store. This quality difference can and will make a difference over time on your gas mileage. The dealer filters are usually ok, and NAPA Gold and Baldwin (if they make one for out rigs) are very good quality.
K&N flows better than most until all the dirt sticks to the oil on it, which depending on your climate can be anywhere from 500-1500 miles, at which point your performance and mileage will suffer.
Personally, I've used both on my rigs, and the K&N was a PITA trying to stay on top of the cleaning, oiling, and drying that is involved. I don't like having to clean my filter every 2000 miles for it to work right; I'd rather buy a good quality paper filter and not think about it for 6000 miles. My 2 cents.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Quantico, VA
As a former fleet manager I can tell you that there is a very good reason you don't see K&N filters in squad cars, taxis, and other service vehicles.
Dirt.
