06-27-2004, 06:53 PM
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Hey all you guys & gals out there, been a while since I've posted anything, but i've got a problem. I just bought a k&n air filter for my stock air intake, and ever since i've put it in, my fuel economy has dropped quite a bit. I've tried disconnecting the battery to reset the computer, but that didn't help. If anyone has any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :thumbsup:
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06-27-2004, 08:00 PM
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How long ago did you install??
Sometimes it takes a full tank or two to adjust.
Don't kill it off the line
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06-28-2004, 03:26 AM
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do u have any service engine or check engine lights on
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06-28-2004, 11:12 AM
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I’ve gone through about 5 or 6 tanks since installing it. Also I’ve been driving extra conservatively because it’s consuming so much gas. Before I installed it I had a clogged up paper filter in, and since installing the K&N I’ve been getting about 50-100kms less per tank (30-60 miles for all you Americans). Could my car just be running really rich, or is it something else????
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06-28-2004, 11:15 AM
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is there any lights on? did u reconnect the sensor that goes into the intake tube?
sounds like it's a sensor thats making ur car run richer...
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06-28-2004, 11:15 AM
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As for any warning lights, I get the usual three that come on once in a while. The traction, ABS, and service vehicle soon lights all come on together. I’ve heard of other people having these same lights come on, and the dealers solution – Turn the car off then on again. This was happening long before the new air filter though.
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06-28-2004, 11:16 AM
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get it checked...dealer won't charge u for it...best thing to do..
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06-28-2004, 11:19 AM
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i didn't diosconnect any sensors. Was i supposed to???
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06-28-2004, 11:20 AM
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ok...know when u took out the old intake tube? the big black rubber thing that connects to the air filter? well there's a sensor in there(should be) and if it's not re-connected, it'll really run rich...it did it to me becuz i had forgotten it...fuel econ. dropped big time..
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06-28-2004, 11:23 AM
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I didn't get a CAI, i merely replaced the paper filter with a square K&N
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06-28-2004, 11:28 AM
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oh..poop...sorry didn't read that right...hmm...then umm...i really don't know man...i guess u should just get it checked, cuz u already burnt a few tanks of gas...bring it to the dealer i guess :unsure:
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06-28-2004, 12:08 PM
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Does CAI Affect your fuel economy – city / Highway??? Would I be better off returning the square filter and buying a complete CAI? I’m not so much into more horse power anymore, cuz I’m saving money, so fuel economy is my number one priority. Are there any other mods I can do to increase my mileage??
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06-28-2004, 12:10 PM
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now u got me...some one else is gonna have to answer u, cuz fuel econ vs. power is not my thing...i'm used to 9 miles to the gallon in my old car, so i don't care what i drop it down to for more power...
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06-28-2004, 12:42 PM
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Snipe-
Have you had any other problems with the car other than the gas mileage issue?
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06-28-2004, 01:04 PM
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A while ago one of my sparkplug wires needed replacement. The issue with the warning lights as mentioned above. Other than that nothing I can remember.
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06-28-2004, 01:07 PM
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do u mean just the boot? there's no wires on the 2.4...not mine anyways...
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06-28-2004, 02:00 PM
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dunno? Dealership took care of the problem. It wasn't accelerating properly, and they fixed it. I don't know too much 'bout engines
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06-28-2004, 03:42 PM
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Originally posted by SniperD5@Jun 28 2004, 01:00 PM
dunno? Dealership took care of the problem. It wasn't accelerating properly, and they fixed it. I don't know too much 'bout engines
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What did they say was wrong?
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06-28-2004, 04:32 PM
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Well, I was just wondering because I car just had a little episode where the trac off, abs, and service engine light all came on and would go off if I restarted the car. I had high voltage that fired a wiring harness in the engine compartment. The engine ran like crap at first (mileage wise) then it started shifting real wierd. Anyhow the whole thing cost me like $120 US to fix and haven't had any problems since.
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06-30-2004, 12:29 PM
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I thought they said it was something to do with one of my plug wires, something that was making only 3 plugs fire. I'll have to check the reciept to see wht they fixed
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