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Does K&N air filter actually work

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tang98, Sep 17, 2012.

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  1. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    I just ordered a K&N air filter from Amazon, but I want to know if it ACTUALLY gives better MPG and Horsepower for those of you who have it.
     
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  2. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Nope.
     
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    Nope.
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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    really?
    but I read all the reviews on Amazon and they said that it did though
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    No sorry..it don't do shit except make ya feel better
     
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  6. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    IDK bout mpg's, but it will give you more HP and sound.
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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    no it wont.
     
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  8. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    ehh, I already ordered it, it was on sale for $39 so I got it, do You know anything under $100 that will actually give me better MPG/horsepower?
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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    are you sure it get me better MPG/horsepower
    I have no mods on my truck, it's all stock
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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    Nope. Actually quite the opposite happened when it clogged in 2 months. I don't live in the desert or off road either - that tube going into the fender that gets your engine all that nice cold air also tends to pick up all sorts of crud like you wouldn't believe.

    OEM filter for the win. It's all of what, $18 at the dealer? It's still less money than going somewhere else and buying a cheap imitation paper filter.

    worthywads to post pdf of government study of air filters showing a filter so clogged it collapsed during the test not causing a reduction in mileage in 3...2...1...
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    Driving habits is really the only way to improve mpg...or get a Prius
     
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    Oh shoot, is he talking about just the filter? I thought you meant the FIPK intake system.

    The filter might make a very slight difference maybe detectable on a dyno, I highly doubt it will be noticable but I don't know.
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    niether makes a difference on a dyno. Many folks have tested them.
     
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  14. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    I would, but Toyota don't make any -_-
    think I'll just wait a couple years for the 2014 gs350 coupe if they make one, not ready to decide yet
     
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  15. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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    this guy said he got 240 hp
    and 1-2 better mpg
     
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  16. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    I'd bet he's full of shit.
     
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  17. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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    I don't like American cars, my dad taught me Toyota's last forever, so I only buy Toyota, Lexus , Scion.
    Lexus is-f is great for my taste, but small back seat which I don't like
     
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    Truck makes 239 hp with premium gas off the showroom floor...

    I get a WHOLE lot more than 1-2 mpg over EPA and guess what, OEM filter...

    The closest thing to a sports car Toyota has right now is the Rav4 V6. It is possible with the right driver to just break under a 14 flat 1/4 mile with that thing. Literally, it's faster than a stock 5.7L Tundra.

    "They're quick, they're fast, they're small... hahahah I feel like a fox in a chicken coop!"
     
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  19. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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    well thanks anyways, now I just need to know how to install it
    Is it somewhere in/near the glove box?
     
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    http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/pdfs/Air_Filter_Effects_02_26_2009.pdf

    Except for radical aerodynamic changes the only sure way to get better mpg is driving style, mostly slowing down on the highway and getting to know your daily commute very well and stop racing to the next red light.

    I run oem filter with secondary filter intact and average 10 mpg better than epa.
     
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