Air Filter Replacement

[joecool]

How would I know when to replace my air filter? How much are they from some car shop like autozone?

[Digikiller]

I would change mine every oil change. IMO a K&N is worth the investment just gotta get the recharge kits and they will last a long time. They are like 30-40 bucks from autozone if im not mistaken.


Hope this helps---
Andrew

[Dan Vincent]

Originally posted by Digikiller:
I would change mine every oil change. IMO a K&N is worth the investment just gotta get the recharge kits and they will last a long time. They are like 30-40 bucks from autozone if im not mistaken.


Hope this helps---
Andrew

That's a bit excessive, ain't it? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Air filters are usualy good for 2yr/30K miles, unless you live in a dusty environment. If you just got the car, a K&N is a good investment unless you plan on putting in an intake, in which case I'd say don't bother and just save for the intake.

[Seppo Kaitainen]

The fram air filters are like 10 bux. I try to replace mine every 15k or so.

[93camaro_zzz]

Originally posted by Digikiller:
I would change mine every oil change. IMO a K&N is worth the investment just gotta get the recharge kits and they will last a long time. They are like 30-40 bucks from autozone if im not mistaken.


Hope this helps---
Andrew

Every oil change is way too often. They should last 15,000 miles or more, depending on driving habits and weather, etc.

[BLLDOGG]

yeah, no kidding. K&N filter is a good investment and they will last awhile cause you can clean them and throw it back in

[ReodDai]

Come on people use common sense. If the air filter looks like it needs to be replaced, replace it. If not leave it in there. It isn't rocket sciences its a clean or dirty piecee of paper. You know the difference right?

[joecool]

I never changed mine. What color is it when its new? Is it white?

[ReodDai]

Depends on the filter Most look like really cheap paper. From a white to a grey if they ARE paper.

[T-Punk]

K&N is worth the money if you plan on doing mods to improve performace otherwise just get the paper style.

[BobsSilverSix]

Anyone ever tried the new Fram AirHogs? "Breathe in and Peel Out."

[Dan Vincent]

Originally posted by BobsSilverSix:
Anyone ever tried the new Fram AirHogs? "Breathe in and Peel Out."

They don't look any different than K&Ns... Except they're made by Fram. Someone should do a K&N vs Fram shootout. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Remember, a new airfilter won't give you more HP (unless yours was really clogged). The stock intakes in our cars are pretty restrictive... CAI for 93-97 and new lids for 98+ are wise investments for real horsepower boosts. If you have a 93-97, CAI would most likely use cone filters, so that K&N you just bought would be a waste of money. The 98+ guys have the lids, though, and you can keep using the rectangular airfilter with the whisper lid type systems.

[HAZ-Matt]

A K&N will not give you any more horsepower than a clean paper filter.