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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 7:14 PM
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    I have a 2010 Tacoma V6
    saw on youtube where this guy just took out the glove box, pressed a button and the air filter would come out, then he puts the new one in, puts the glove box back on and he was done
     
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  2. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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    that's a cabin filter.
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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    I had that feeling you'd be ready, 'wads ;)

    Dang, I'm only +5 over EPA! I'm gonna have to get to work... that right foot mod needs some extra polishing.

    Only filter behind the glove box is the cabin filter.
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:18 PM
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    your shitting me, well does anyone know where the exact location is?
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    Big black corrugated plastic tube under the hood goes into that big trapezoidal box... it's in there. Two clips on the front open it.

    If you're dead set on running a K&N, don't throw out the filter that's already in there. You'll need something to put in there while you're air drying the K&N come cleaning time.
     
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  6. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    You are way over your head if you can't open the hood and figure it out, but look for a black box with some clips on it passenger side front that is similar in shape to the K&N filter.
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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  8. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    i clean my engine every week so I open it pretty often, but just don't know where this was :p
    does anyone know how long it takes?
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    this and the manual def shows you......................damn right after "cmon guys" we are getting tested!!!!;)
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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  11. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    approximately 32 minutes 61 seconds.
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    No, it does jack shit.... I bought it for the sole purpose of not having to get a new air filter every few thousand miles.
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    On my Honda Fit I could change an air filter in about 6 seconds but because that black tube is kinda in the way on the Tacoma it takes me about 15 seconds.
     
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  14. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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    how long does it take to install?
     
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  15. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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    Not sure if serious, or troll. Anyway OP, I have one, and doesn't do shit for MPG/HP so don't expect it. Only benefit is not having to buy a filter. Just DO NOT over oil it after cleaning it.
     
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  16. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    Just installed it today on sale at oreily's for47.00
     
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  17. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    never mind guys, figured it out, asked my dad, he had a 2005 4runner v6
    told me it only takes 5-15 minutes
     
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  18. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    Shouldn't even take you that long. If it takes you over a minute, you're doing it wrong.
     
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  19. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    sorry , I'm new, just joined this a few weeks ago, so trying to get used to it
     
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    Your dad is the slowest I've heard.

    1 minute if you are drinking a beer.
     
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