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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

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

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


"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in message
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>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
>

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.


"John R Woitasek" <jrwi@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Hey Ya'll
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> Whats the opinion on K&N Air filters on Honda's
> Specifically 1990 Accords.
> Any inputs would be great.
>
> Thanks to all
> John
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