2nd Generation (GE 08-present)The New Fit... Generation specific talk and questions here.
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I purchased one, only because you never have to replace it again, just clean and oil here and there. If you're planning on keeping the fit permanently I think it's worth the $42. I don't think it brings any performance gains, if that's what you hoping for. I'll be dropping mine and getting the K&N CAI pretty soon. Good luck with your purchase.
I think its def. worth it. Mine seems to help the engine breathe a little easier...and it has a cool sound at top end. Plus like mentioned above its the last filter I will ever have to buy for the car.
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Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
NO!!! I was a K&N user for several years. They do NOTHING for power or MPG (for me at least). Only thing they do is dirty up your engine quicker. The UOA tests I did came back with high silicon levels. This is an indication that dirt was getting through. Changed to OEM paper and problem gone. I would not recommend any K&N products. They try to get you with the "reusable" feature, but seriously, is $10 per year going to kill you for a fresh new filter? Try running the K&N for a while (esp through dirty/dusty streets) and look inside of the intake/TB area. Then you'll see they let more than air in.
high or elevated silicon levels? and is that silicon maybe a result of the oil on the filter?
simply put, if there were large gains in a cloth filter over a paper filter, EVERY car manufacturer would be using them... As far as power, HP is a big selling point. As far as economy if they could squeeze a fraction of a carbon credit out of each car sold, its a big deal for them (not to mention its another way for them to push for you to do all servicing at the dealership).
If they are letting a tad more dirt through than the paper, I don't see that as a deal breaker. Proper engine maintenance and cleaning should more than be able to compensate for it. But once again, there are no substantial gains to justify this.... Unless you are living your life at redline. but if so, I'd recommend a more comprehensive solution than just a drop in filter.
high or elevated silicon levels? and is that silicon maybe a result of the oil on the filter?
simply put, if there were large gains in a cloth filter over a paper filter, EVERY car manufacturer would be using them... As far as power, HP is a big selling point. As far as economy if they could squeeze a fraction of a carbon credit out of each car sold, its a big deal for them (not to mention its another way for them to push for you to do all servicing at the dealership).
If they are letting a tad more dirt through than the paper, I don't see that as a deal breaker. Proper engine maintenance and cleaning should more than be able to compensate for it. But once again, there are no substantial gains to justify this.... Unless you are living your life at redline. but if so, I'd recommend a more comprehensive solution than just a drop in filter.
save your money and your time.
Makes sense but then we could not say we have a K&N - lol
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