K&N Air & Oil Filter Product Customer Feedback

Oct. 25, 2001
Gentlemen,
I usually don't respond to manufactures about how good a product is or isn't, but I had to write you about this. My 17 year old son had previously ordered a FIPK for his '94 Toyota 4Runner and we've been so impressed with his mileage and power improvement I had to have one for my "Z". I ordered a FIPK for my '90 Nissan 300ZX. I just had to comment about the technical instructions and the fit-up of the kit. The detailed instructions are "EXCELLENT"! I have never installed anything automotive with the ease of this kit. My son said it was the same way with the one for the 4Runner. Of course it's too early to tell about the mileage improvement but the power and sound of the engine is already evident. Please pass this on to your tech center guys because the attention to detail is very apparent. I am so impressed with this product I will not only install it on all my future vehicles but have already mentioned it to several of my friends and co-workers. The only thing I don't understand is why ALL new vehicles don't use your products fresh from the factory, WOW, how great would that be??

Thanks for marketing such a great product,
Best Regards,
Jed Leazer
Loveland, OH

Oct. 24, 2001
I'm Impressed!!!
I recently was convinced by my brother to buy a K & N Air filter for my 2000 Ford Mustang and I put it to the test. I was soooooo impressed on the improvement of gas mileage I had gained since I replaced the filter. My car feels brand new again!! I'm so impressed that I have been spreading the word to friends and family telling them they need to invest in K & N products for their vehicles. I'm already looking at what else I can put in my car from ya'll!!

Melissa Andrade
Houston, Texas

Oct. 23, 2001
HEY GUYS, I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I PURCHASED THE FIPK. FOR MY TOYOTA TACOMA PRE-RUNNER V6 AND IT IS AWESOME!!! I MEAN I WAS KIND OF UNSURE ABOUT THE WHOLE THING BUT JEEEZ, THIS THING HAULS BOOTY. I WAS ALREADY AT 190 HP STOCK AND YOU CAN REALLY TELL THAT THE HORSES ARE ALL THERE. I'M REALLY ENJOYING IT THANKS GUYS.

JOSH MERCADO
DIAMOND BAR, CA

Oct. 22, 2001
I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra V8/4X4 with about 1200 miles on it. I replaced my stock air filter with a K&N. I took a short trip of about 125 miles today. I calculate the mileage will be improved by about one extra mile per gallon, plus the throttle response seems to be better even though I do not have a heavy foot. My new K&N filter improved a truck that seemingly didn't need any improvements.

Thanks,
B. Whitlow
Portsmouth, VA

Oct. 22, 2001
My brother recommended the K & N Filter. I told him he must be joking. So to prove how good it was he took me out on a drive in his truck ( '91 Explorer ). I was in that truck before and it was a dog. I was surprised on the performance and even drove it myself to feel the response. I was not disappointed. Before returning home I told him to stop at the auto parts store to get myself a K & N filter. I put it in my '82 S-10 with a 2.8 engine. I was amazed on how good it felt. I was finally able to burn rubber. Not only that, but the uphills would slow me down, they don't anymore. This filter is really cool and since I was still in school when I tried it I recommended it to all my friends and even did what my brother did to me. I took them out on the ride of their life and now they are doing the same. You guys are great coming out with such an invention. Thanks.

Chacho Medina
Walnut, CA

Oct. 15, 2001
Hello to everyone at K&N,

This summer I bought a K&N air filter for my brand new 2001 Jeep wrangler. It was the first addition I added to my Jeep. The first time I drove it with the your filter in, I was so impressed. I had to get used to the timing all over again. It seemed like I was driving an all new Jeep, it had so much more pick up. I felt so satisfied with my purchase. I told everyone I know about it, I swear by K&N now and I always will. I did my home work because I wanted the best for my Jeep, and I definitely made the right choice. All other products you guys make are for certain going in my Jeep and vehicles to come. Also I just went out and bought the cleaner set, I intend to take good care of my filter and I'm sure it will take care of me. I'm a consumer of K&N for life. Once again thanks for making a great quality product.

Sincerely,
Dante LaCivita
Springfield, MO

Oct. 12, 2001
One word, WOW! I recently installed the K&N FIPK on my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, and what a difference. I would never have believed that a simple 45 minute conversion could give me the added horses, torque, throttle response, and best of all, increased gas mileage. I am now a firm believer in your product, and will be informing the other members of the car club. Thanks for your dedication to the motoring public. One car down and three to go at my home.

Robert Jones
Phoenix, AZ

Oct. 11, 2001
Sirs;
I have never written to any company and told them that their product's either good nor bad. Yesterday I received my new FIPK Gen. II for my 2001 Tahoe 5.3 vortec and installed it post haste. I have always run K&N filters on just about every thing that I have owned. This morning I put about 150 quick miles on it to see how it would pan out and I must say it adds much more power than I had expected. I have worked on airplanes all of my life and I'm impressed with how well the kit fits and it's ease of installation. I have found that, that is not the norm in the automotive world. I would like to give you some well deserved Kudos' for the kit.

Thank you

Tom Baker
Tucson AZ

Oct. 6, 2001
Just wanted to drop a line to say that my K&N air filter for my '98 Ford Ranger with the 4.0 liter engine has noticeably improved my horse power and has improved my mpg by two giving me an extra 30 miles on a tank of fuel.

Thanks!

Now, where do I get one for my boat?

Eric Snell
Ogden, UT

Sep. 18, 2001
K&N Filters on a Saturn - I own a 92 Saturn SL1 with 140,000 plus miles on it. It has always been a freeway driver averaging about 34-35 MPG. 38 MPG has been the most on long 200+ mile trips when the car was new. I recently drove up to Reno, Nevada from the Bay Area and was astounded at my next fill up. It averaged 46 MPG!!! The car feels like it has as much power or more than when I first bought it. 46 MPG, I am amazed. Every car I get from now on will have K&N filters.

Thank You,
Alfredo Gonzalez
Richmond, CA

Sep. 11, 2001
I just replaced my stock paper filter today in my Firebird 2.8L V6 and the whole thing took me less than 10 minutes. Then I took the car out for a test drive and immediately I could feel the power from as little as 2000 RPM to 6500 RPM. This was awesome! I was even able to do a little burnout with my car that I was never able to before! You make some great stuff! Worth the 32 dollars I paid for it! Catch you later

Rey Malinis
Escondido, California

Aug. 29, 2001
I drive a 2000 Mazda Protege SE with 1.8litre engine. At 30,000km I installed a K&N Filtercharger. The car immediately had more power, I thought wow this is great! After a couple of fill ups I checked the fuel consumption and noted a little less than 15% improvement in km per litre. Why isn't K&N standard equipment on new cars?

Earl Lewis
Ontario, Canada

Aug. 27, 2001
I own a 1996 Dodge Ram Sport with the 5.9L 360 in it. I have had your Generation 2 kit installed now for a little over 6 months and I am very happy with the results. I am a do-it-yourselfer and it was very easy to install and once installed I could immediately feel the gain in ponies that this kit provided. I just want to say thank you for your dedication to quality and performance.

-Spencer Thomas
USMC

Aug. 18, 2001
I just installed a K&N filter in my 1995 Chevrolet Blazer. I have used the products on motorcycles and knew they worked there, but wasn't sure I would see much change in a car. I can't believe the improvement and just to make sure it wasn't all in my mind, I let my wife (who is very skeptical) drive the Blazer. She could not believe the improvement either. Easier starts, smoother and quieter running, more power and acceleration. She has me going out today to buy one for her 1999 Camry. Great product, I'm now a lifetime K&N believer.

Lew Jones
Asheboro, NC

Aug. 18, 2001
I have just completed my second round trip from Edmonton (Canada) to Vancouver Island (Canada), on my first trip two years ago I got an average of 34 miles / gallon with the standard BMW air filter, same car (1995 BMW 325iS) this trip I got up to 41.5 on one leg for an average of 38.27 miles/ gallon with your filter, in both cases I kept to the published speed limits. Thank you for a great product at a very reasonable price, not only am I saving Gas, I get the benefit of never having to replace the filter.

Dave Taylor
EDMONTON, ALBERTA CANADA

Aug. 16, 2001
I have a ' 91 Ford Explorer with a 4.0 engine. I did not believe these filters would make any difference. I guess I was proven wrong after installing my K & N filter. I noticed more power as soon as I took it out of my driveway. This is a great filter; worth every penny. Before I towed jet skis and noticed a lag and too much downshifting on up hills. Now it is a piece of cake. I also got more miles on a full tank (don't know exact amount). This is a great investment. I now recommend it to all my friends. Thanks K & N.

Joe Medina
Walnut, CA

Aug. 13, 2001
Gentlemen:
I just replaced my factory air filter with a K & N Air Filter on my VW Passat GLX VR6. I now find myself saying is this the same car? I can't believe how much more power there seems to be across the RPM range as well as the fact that this thing really revs-up a lot quicker. My advice to anyone who is considering a K & N replacement air filter for a Fuel injected engine is to DO it now. You've already waited too long. These filters are worth every penny. As a matter of fact, I just ordered one for my Land Rover. I already use K & N Oil filters on both of these vehicles..

You guys have a great product here!

Mike Frazer
Reading, Pa.

Aug. 1, 2001
Guys,
I must say that today I put on my K&N Filtercharger Kit on my 1987 Saab 900 Turbo, and I must say that I am in awe of the performance! It's like owning a new engine! RPM's pick up much faster, and it has a better top end now...I would guess that I have about 4-6 more hp! it's so great! You guys are definitely worth the money, I recommend you to everyone I know! Thanks for making such a quality product!

Jonathan Woods
Winchester, VA

Again, THANKS!

Aug. 2, 2001
Dear K & N,
I think you make the best air cleaner in the business. I currently own a 1995 Ford Ranger with the 4.0 L engine and a 1999 Ford Windstar with a 3.8L. I had installed a K&N replacement filter on the Ranger as soon as I bought it and was very pleased with it. When I saw you came out with an FIPK unit, I immediately bought it and installed it. The removal of the old unit and installation of the FIPK took about 30 minutes I installed the filter on the Windstar last year and my wife has noticed a definite increase in power and mileage.

I am very pleased with your products and recommend them to all my friends.

Scott Morgan
Portage, MI

Aug. 3, 2001
I'd just like to say I love my new Typhoon Intake System. I noticed there were quite a few intake systems on the market. However, I had friends, as well as, mechanics telling me to go with K&N products. I must say I'm not disappointed in the least. The installation instructions you provided were great. I had it installed in about 30 minutes. I immediately noticed the difference in the throttle. My '93 Accord is much more responsive and there's a noticeable increase in horsepower. I also love the sound the intake system makes. I know that it's supposed to increase fuel economy but I certainly don't know how considering the fact it makes the car much more fun to drive. I've included some pics of the intake system in my car.

Thanks.
Keldrick Walker
Tuskegee, AL

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July 30, 2001
Hey, I just was wanting to let you know that my k&n filter works great for my remote control car and I get so much more acceleration from it, Thanks for making a great filter that fits my car.

Michael Lee

July. 9, 2001
"A month ago, I purchased a K@N air filter and installed it in my 1999 Ford Expedition with the 4.6 liter V8. My engine has more power and is more responsive and my mileage went from an average of 13.5mpg to a consistent 15.6mpg."

Thank you K@N, Bob Paffenroth
Oshkosh, WI

July 13, 2001
I'm on my 3rd Mazda B3000 4x4 AT pickup. These have proven to be very reliable and they are cheap. I drive about 30,000 miles a year and tow a ATV and trailer with approx 1200 lbs total weight. All of these trucks spark knock something terrible under a load. Since I have a K&N filter on my ATV I thought I'd try one on the truck. Amazing, my gas mileage has picked up an average of 1.66 MPG and with a move to a medium grade fuel the knock is gone. I had tried the higher octane fuel before to no avail. The old adage holds true, you get what you pay for. Hats off to a fine product."

Thank You,
Gary Ford
Newport, TN

June 26, 2001
"WOW!!!!! You have a great product!!!!!! Just purchased a K&N filter for the Ford 460 engine in my motor home and I can't begin to tell you how much better it ran on a 400+ mile trip to Arkansas and back this past weekend. In the past, nearly every hill we came to it downshifted. During our trip this last weekend, it only downshifted twice. I was so impressed by it, I went out and bought one for my 2000 Suburban."

Steve Enderlin
Springfield, MO

"My wife and I and our five children recently completed a 9643 mile trip that included all 48 lower US states and Washington DC. Before leaving, a friend at work suggested we purchase a K&N Air Filter in order to increase our gas mileage on our 1997 Chevy Suburban. The filter (with tax) was $55 and was in stock at our local (out in the middle of nowhere) NAPA Auto Parts store. We averaged 18.0 miles per gallon and even exceed 19 miles per gallon on some of the legs of our trip. I figure we saved at least $75 on gasoline, so the filter more than paid for itself. The previous year, we traveled to Iowa. On the best leg we got 16.7 miles per gallon. I was impressed with the performance of your product and have shared my story and recommended K&N to others."

Thanks!
Jeffrey R. Williams
California City, CA

"I recently replaced my OEM air filter with a K&N air filter. My highway mileage was 31-31.25 MPG. After installing a K&N air filter I received 35.6 on a 594 mile trip. A 13% increase in MPG I couldn't believe it. I rechecked my MPG 3 times. This was great. K&N air filters should be standard equipment for all new cars. What an inexpensive way to beat the fuel crunch and increase fuel mileage"

Thanks Again,
Frank De Palmo

The K&N Typhoon filter is awesome! The prelude with the stock filter has a dead spot in the r.p.m. range from 3100-5250. I noticed this problem went away. Immediately I noticed a much stronger idle. The engine even sounds better! It goes without saying the VTEC range from 5250-7800 range sounds and pulls ferociously. Not bad for $150! I started using K&N products about 2 years ago. I bought The Filtercharger for a '90 Civic. I told my parents about it and they both wanted one for their vehicles. The increase in gas mileage as well as horsepower in the Ford explorer drew raves from them both!

Patrick Haines, Satisfied K&N customer

"Never before have I written a letter in praise of a product, but never before have I used a product that so completely performed as advertised. In fact, your K&N Air Filters performed beyond my expectations."

Rico Haney
Florissant, MO

I would like to praise you for your product. I have bought two K&N filters, one for a Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 and a marine application for a boat. Both filters have improved performance over stock, especially the one on the boat! I received higher RPMs, eliminated throttle hesitation, and a higher top speed, thanks to your filter.

Todd Evan
Dispetaita, VA

"I've purchased one of your great filters for my '90 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 and it works great. I "bracket race" the car and after putting the filter in my car, I finally made it past the 1st round of eliminations. I've collected several trophies since then and would like to thank you for this."

Frank E. Arquette
Hogansburg, NY

"This letter is written to you and all the staff there at K&N to thank you for your courteous help in building the cartridge to fit the canister for the air filter on my motorhome which has the 300 hp Cummins engine. We had an opportunity to drive the motorhome during the Thanks-Giving holidays. The trip was approximately 400 miles. The first thing I noticed was the increased performance of the engine. The coach performed better than it ever was, and it was purchased new in March of [1993]. The next thing that caught my eye was the absence of black exhaust smoke upon heavy acceleration. I wish I had checked the mileage, but I do know that the mpg increased dramatically. The next trip was also made towing our 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is no lightweight. Last week, I immediately ordered a K&N air filter cartridge for both the Jeep Cherokee and our new 1993 GMC truck. That should tell you I am a believer in K&N filters."

Bob and Nancy Spence
Brady, TX

"On a recent trip to the United states, I purchased a FilterCharger® for my MX 5, and on the day of my return I installed it immediately. I can not recall any other product I've ever purchased that made so much a difference to performance for the money. I have looked at your competitors products and have driven cars with them installed. Upon learning more about your FilterCharger®, I thought I would give it a try. Well I'm very impressed."

Christopher Halek
Melbourne, Australia

"I was so impressed with my K&N filter that I had kept the one I bought even after I sold the truck that it originally went on. I now have that same filter on my 1996 dodge with 2500 cummings Turbo Diesel engine that I use to this day."

Richard Gardy
Chardon, OH, May 2001

"We installed [K&N] filters on our equipment and ran them until their next scheduled maintenance. At this time, we removed the filters for inspection and was quite pleased with the ease of cleaning as advertised. Comparisons were made of vehicle mileage logs and discovered that we had gained about 1.3 extra miles to the gallon of fuel consumed. "

-Billy L. Cooper
Texas Department of Transportation

"As we were introduced to K&N filters early this year, we decided to test a couple of K&N filters for a period of 60 days to establish fuel economy and a program of maintaining the K&N filters. As a result of some very good findings (increased gas mileage and better performance) we now use K&N filters in all of our vehicles."

-Larry Williams
Pacific Tractor & Equipment Company

Due to differences in driving habits and vehicle designs, results will vary. The more restrictive the OEM filter is the better your results will be. The statements made by K&N users on this page may not be typical.

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Due to differences in driving habits and vehicle designs, results will vary. The more restrictive the OEM filter is the better your results will be. The statements made by K&N users on this page may not be typical.

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