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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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Question hmmm... a problem i cannot figure out

back in december i got a new k&n air filter for my 2003 screw 4.6l v8, also i had my 15000 mile service done, and ever since i put the air filter in my tank has went from around 360 to only 250 miles per tank, my tires are inflated right and all service is up to date, and i have filled up at least 5 times since i got the filter, does anyone know what is wrong with my gas mileage? could the part be defective or something else? i cant keep filling up every other few days gonna break me :-\
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Although I think the K&N filter allows somewhat more dirt into the engine, its not enough to have increased wear that quickly, and it would not lower mileage on its own.

I would check that everything was put back undamaged and correctly.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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it cant be the filter. Who did your 15k mile service? Did they change your fuel filter? If so, you might want to get under there and make sure there is no drip and its installed properly. Your milage decreased by over 25%, im thinking you have a leak somewhere...
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Did they disconnect the battery? Might have lost the data on fuel trim, which could effect fuel economy for a period of time.
 
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