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[CREWZIN]

Actually, there's quite of few that say the K&N doesn't filter all that well, that the HP gain (if any) is due to the fact that the K&N lets more air thru thereby letting more microscopic particals thru but, I still have it on all my cars.

[soonercruiser]

YUP!
MeanGreen and Crewzin are our "super Duper Pooper Scoopers"!

[ptborder]

Originally Posted by CREWZIN

Actually, there's quite of few that say the K&N doesn't filter all that well, that the HP gain (if any) is due to the fact that the K&N lets more air thru thereby letting more microscopic particals thru but, I still have it on all my cars.

Interesting. I've ran 'em since 1977/78, no problems. Then again, I don't keep cars for that long either.
I did see the test in a magazine on aircleaners, saw the K&N filter and aircleaner(for v8's etc...)didn't do anything for power.
But running them on baja bugs, mounted in the open, dirt, mud, moisture...the inside of the filter was always clean as a whistle.
I wonder if the amount of particles was more than a stock paper filter?

Maybe we all ought to go back to the old oil bath filters....

[Rt66Bob]

Originally Posted by ptborder

Whatever MeanGreen and Crewzin say, I'd do. (actually, I've done). They know their poop.
I'd also add a K&N drop in filter(no hp gain, just cleans air really good)and synthetic oil.
In all of Arizona, I've seen 3 yellow Rt.66 editions, kinda rare. I likey

Yes I like it a lot also. I got lucky to find one in the tampa area where I am. I was actually looking for the 04 dream cruiser but found no joy and this one popped up. Was orig in SC but the dealer sold it in ST Pete. So Happy Me

In reference to the air filter most car guys I talk to all say K&N. I don't know about gas mileage, torque, etc...just have to try it and see. I know k&n makes a prefilter for real dusty areas just happens to come in bright yellow Don't think I would need on a daily basis though.

I'll have some pics soon. Only had the PT a week so she doesn't even have a name yet...

[soonercruiser]

Originally Posted by CREWZIN

Actually, there's quite of few that say the K&N doesn't filter all that well, that the HP gain (if any) is due to the fact that the K&N lets more air thru thereby letting more microscopic particals thru but, I still have it on all my cars.

It's like you furnace filter....I guess the microfiltration is an issue only if your PT has allergies!

[quicksilverdon]

Plan on having the auto flushed when you get about 50,000 miles - and be sure they refill with ATF + 4.
I'd also go synthetic oil - well worth the extra cost.
Keep your eyes peeled on this and other PT forums for used air intakes - folks go back to stock when they sell - the filter can be cleaned and re-oiled and would be cheaper than a new one.

[garciaag]

you know one thing i noticed when i changed my spark plugs, wires and drop in filter is that there is a 2 by 1 1/2 breather sponge that everyone tells me doesnt belong there. but i pop my hood and show them that it has its own slot right under the air every auto store tells me the pt only has the one the drop in and cabin filter no breather! whats the deal? they tell me the 02 cruiser isnt supposed to have a breather

[Hooligan]

Where is it located? In the Air Box, up by the cowl, passengers side?

[garciaag]

yes in the filter box it sits just below the filter toward the passanger side

[dmfoulkes62]

My 2006 PT cruiser is overheating and the check engine light is on. The only thing the scanner said it was missed cylinders in all cylinders. The light for overheating goes on and off. Any suggestions ?