Air Filters.
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Air Filters.
There was a discussion on this a month or two back I think, but I can't seem to find where it went to. What are you guys recommending/using as an air filter. I have a K&N, but since joining this forum I haven't gotten past the whole "K&N is the best" thing. I know that there are better filters for less money and I honestly think the K&N is one of the biggest factors in my MPG. Whenever it is really clean, my MPG is good, but when it is dirty (which happens quickly after cleaning it), the MPG takes a dive.
Thanks in advance guys!
Thanks in advance guys!
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I have not had the same issue you have with my K&N. Whether its clean or dirty I seem to get the same MPG's. I don't think its the best but I have always been happy with it. I do use a purolator filter in the wife's Jeep and have been happy with it.
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There was a discussion on this a month or two back I think, but I can't seem to find where it went to. What are you guys recommending/using as an air filter. I have a K&N, but since joining this forum I haven't gotten past the whole "K&N is the best" thing. I know that there are better filters for less money and I honestly think the K&N is one of the biggest factors in my MPG. Whenever it is really clean, my MPG is good, but when it is dirty (which happens quickly after cleaning it), the MPG takes a dive.
Thanks in advance guys!
Thanks in advance guys!
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Odd, I swore I remember in that thread I was talking about everyone was bashing on the K&N. I don't mind my K&N, it just seems I get great MPG when it is clean, but then the MPG seems to settle down to a consistent lower number just a week or two after it was cleaned. I should probably clean my MAF since it hasn't been cleaned since I have owned the truck and I doubt the previous owner did either. It seems like I remember seeing a guide on here somewhere on how to do it.
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Odd, I swore I remember in that thread I was talking about everyone was bashing on the K&N. I don't mind my K&N, it just seems I get great MPG when it is clean, but then the MPG seems to settle down to a consistent lower number just a week or two after it was cleaned. I should probably clean my MAF since it hasn't been cleaned since I have owned the truck and I doubt the previous owner did either. It seems like I remember seeing a guide on here somewhere on how to do it.
I have to do the same thing. last weekend I changed out tranny fluid and gear oils. next weekend will be transfer case and I guess MAF sensor cleaning. I also want to flush the radiator but that might wait until March.
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Odd, I swore I remember in that thread I was talking about everyone was bashing on the K&N. I don't mind my K&N, it just seems I get great MPG when it is clean, but then the MPG seems to settle down to a consistent lower number just a week or two after it was cleaned. I should probably clean my MAF since it hasn't been cleaned since I have owned the truck and I doubt the previous owner did either. It seems like I remember seeing a guide on here somewhere on how to do it.
I use the MC filter (FA-1883; $15 at most stores) and I get great MPG (each tank is calculated) with my 09.
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I calculate all my MPGs by hand each tank. I want to say that's the filter I remember being talked about, but I could be wrong.
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I stick with the motor craft paper filter. Replace it when it looks bad and never have to worry. A filter should FILTER well. My past UOA's have shown minimal amounts of silicon meaning that the filter is doing a good job. Never over 10 ppm even when the filter was really dirty. And I don't have to worry about my MAF.
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I stick with the motor craft paper filter. Replace it when it looks bad and never have to worry. A filter should FILTER well. My past UOA's have shown minimal amounts of silicon meaning that the filter is doing a good job. Never over 10 ppm even when the filter was really dirty. And I don't have to worry about my MAF.
Even with using a paper filter your MAF should still be cleaned on a routine basis about every 2-3 years along with the throttle body. I would recommend doing it when you replace the fuel filter.
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