K&N AIR FILTERS AND HONDA'S

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by John R Woitasek, Mar 2, 2005.

  1. Hey Ya'll

    Whats the opinion on K&N Air filters on Honda's
    Specifically 1990 Accords.
    Any inputs would be great.

    Thanks to all
    John
     
    John R Woitasek, Mar 2, 2005
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  2. John R Woitasek

    disallow Guest

    I use a K&N in my civic. I think it helps, but
    I have also read that they don't filter as well
    as they claim. Its worth looking into before
    you invest the $60-100....

    There was a thread on here I think about 2 months
    ago that had a link showing the research. Can't
    remember it though.

    As for me? I will keep using it. I got a mileage
    improvement when I started using it, and its saved
    me money, plus its less landfill....

    t
     
    disallow, Mar 2, 2005
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  3. I used a K&N in my 02 Civic LX. It worked very well as far as I could tell.
    It seemed to improve my gas milage by about 1 or 2 MPG. The car seemed to
    react to the gas pedal a little faster with it also.

    I know I could tell the difference... Then again, I also removed the
    resonator box/tank also
     
    Joshua Miller, Mar 2, 2005
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  4. John R Woitasek

    halo2 guy Guest

    It's all pros and cons. The pro being better air flow, better mileage, a
    hair more power, not having to buy another air filter.

    The con is initial cost and the fact the more dirt does go into your engine
    and thereby your crankcase. This in fact increases engine wear and would
    warrant more frequent oil changes thereby possibly negating any kind of cost
    savings in not having to buy air filters. Also the extra oil changes
    wouldn't necessarily be good for the environment and you would be using more
    oil resources over the life of your car.

    You would be better off to just use the paper filters.
     
    halo2 guy, Mar 2, 2005
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