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Racing Team Discovers K&N Oil Filters Reduce Maintenance Costs

Jan 23, 2006

Racing season begins for Wolfe Motorsports in the Bullring at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada, and each one of its vehicles will have a K&N oil filter this February, said owner Matt Wolfe.

The divisional and national championships are open to drivers competing in the top class at each NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series track, including Late Model Stock Cars, Modifieds, Dirt Modifieds, Dirt Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, Super Late Models, Super Stocks and other styles of cars. Wolfe Motorsports tests February 25th and the season begins March 25th, according to Matt.

“We race all four of our cars 56 times a year,” said Matt Wolfe. “We have 2 Super Late Models, 1 Late Model and 1 Modified.” All have K&N oil filters, said Matt.

K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters.

Wolfe Motorsports installed K&N oil filters (HP-5001) in place of what the company called “Brand X.” “We noticed after one race when we would normally change our oil, that we could go two races,” said Matt. “After two races we noticed that we still did not have to change our oil.” We asked the technical staff what was going on and they laughed because they already knew the capability of K&N filters and said we could go 4 to 5 races without changing our oil.

“We race with K&N oil filters and only K&N oil filters,” said Matt. “To top it off the oil filter is cheaper than ‘Brand X,’ and we don’t have to change our filters as often as we did before we switched to K&N.” It cut our maintenance budget by two-thirds, Matt said.

“Usually we smell the oil at the end of a race to see if it is okay,” said Wolfe. “We even had it sent out and tested to see if it was still good.” Matt Wolfe said they have really reduced oil changes with the K&N filter.

K&N Engineering’s premium Performance Gold Oil Filter has many features to satisfy the demands of racers such as drilled safety wire holes for racing, heavy duty construction and a sturdy one-inch wrench nut to make oil filter removal quick and easy.

“The safety wire is a nice feature,” said Matt. “We use it when we run a long race.”

Wolfe Motorsports won two Division championships two years in a row. “We won the Super Late Model Championship in 2004 and 2005,” said Matt. “We also placed 4th in the region among 12 race tracks and 180 competitors.”

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Computer Case Manufacturer uses K&N Air Filters to Reduce Service Calls

Jan 19, 2006

K&N filters work extremely well in vehicles, but one southern California man discovered K&N’s proven technology also works extremely well in the computer industry.

Computer case with K&N Air Filter & PC Fan for a Clean Cool Environment

Clean-Aire Computer Case with K&N Air Filter Keeps PC Components Clean in Dusty, Dirty Environments

Commerce Technologies LLC of Santa Ana, California is in the computer business. For years, employees downed servers and cleaned systems at companies where computers get dirty. “Computer dirt is an afterthought in my industry,” said Peter Maddox, managing member of Commerce Technologies. “When users see the pop-up line, ‘the computer has performed an illegal operation and will shut down,’ it’s usually not a hardware problem, it’s a dust problem.”

In order for a chip to remain cool air has to physically go across the top of the chip. A computer chip attracts dirt because of its magnetic field, said Maddox. “As more dirt builds up, the computer starts to heat up because the air is not moving.”

Maddox said he wanted to improve the way he worked and went on a search for the right filter. “HEPA filters are not reusable and depending on the size of the filter can cost up to $30.00 a month,” he said. “I tested one filter after another, from just about every store you can think of.” Maddox said they all failed and some filters he tested would actually pass small pebbles.

One day Maddox was in an automotive store. “I stumbled across a K&N filter, it was the right size and shape, a perfect 7 inch square, and it was reusable,” he said.

Maddox brought it home and tested with baby powder and a fan. This simulated a situation that could bring down a PC. The K&N filter worked despite the baby powder, said Maddox. “I didn’t have to look for filters anywhere else.”

With K&N’s multi layers of oiled cotton gauge, dirt is captured by tiny cotton fibers as it attempts to travel through a passageway. This area is designed to change and alter the direction of dirt particles. As a K&N filter is used its efficiency rating goes up. It’s true the filter gets better as it gets dirty.

K&N Air Filter Fibers Under a Microscope

Microscopic view of a K&N Air Filter showing layers of specially oiled cotton fibers ready to capture dirt particles.

The K&N filters work on computers in conjunction with Clean-Aire Computer Enclosures at several companies, said Maddox. “One of my clients is a greenhouse, and the dirt stays away from the computers.”

When I go into businesses people say, “Hey, I have those filters in my cars and are amazed how efficient K&N filters are on computers,” said Maddox.

“I put the K&N filter in my enclosures and so far the same filters have been running for 4 years at a sheet metal shop in Anaheim, California,” said Maddox. “I used to go in and clean the PCs every 6 weeks, but the designed enclosures with K&N filters brought about an immediate reduction in service calls, at least 40%.”

Maddox uses a black base in his enclosures to prove his point. “You should see my customers when I advise them not to clean the K&N filter,” he said. “I want them to wait until it is completely covered in dirt.”

“I also use the K&N cleaning kit to go with the filters,” said Maddox.

“I tell my customers about the K&N Million Mile Warranty,” said Maddox. “No PC will go a million miles but I’m just starting to get an idea of how long these filters will last. I haven’t had any complaints about the K&N filter in the Clean-Aire Computer Enclosures in 4 years.”

“The filter was the key, nothing matters but the filter when it comes to keeping a computer clean,” said Maddox. “K&N is it.”

K&N Engineering is a filter technology pioneer in automotive, motorcycle, and marine applications. In addition to washable/reusable high flow air filters, K&N offers several lines of high flow air intake systems and heavy duty performance oil filters.

K&N is proud to manufacture air filters for more than 55,000 applications, covering a fast majority of the vehicles on the road today. More than 600 employees research, develop and manufacture K&N products. Go to KNFilters.com to find products for your vehicle or to find a universal filter for just about anything else that needs clean air.

K&N’s New Typhoon Intake Produces 10 HP for the 2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0L

Jan 18, 2006

The 2005 Pontiac GTO's 6.0-liter V8 is a torque monster that can deliver a good performance package. Wind it up to the 6,500 redline and the dual exhaust belts out a high-pitched wail. If a Pontiac GTO pulls up next to you at a stop light, it deserves some respect. K&N Engineering now gives the GTO more of a boost under the hood, with a 69-Series Typhoon Intake Kit (69-7201TP).

K&N's 69-Series Typhoon Intake Kit for the 2005 and 2006 Pontiac GTO

K&N's 69-Series Typhoon Intake Kit for the 2005 Pontiac GTO

K&N Typhoon Intake System Installed in a 2005 Pontiac GTO

69-7201 series Typhoon Installed in a 2005 Pontiac GTO

K&N intake systems replace your vehicle's restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction allowing more air to your engine. On K&N's in-house Dynojet dynamometer the Typhoon (Part Number 69-7201TP) produced gains of 10 HP. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine's RPM range. The K&N 69-Series Intake Kit for the 2005 Pontiac GTO consists of a aerodynamically-designed filter that has a chrome top with the K&N logo stamp. It is 6 inches tall and has a base diameter of 7 1/2 inches.

As with all K&N High-Flow Air Filters, the element included with the Typhoon Intake Kit for the GTO is washable and re-usable. K&N recommends cleaning the filter every 100,000 miles (depending on driving conditions).

The Typhoon's polished aluminum finish also looks great and the Short Ram configuration makes this kit easy to install.

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K&N Engineering’s New Replacement Air Filter for the Chevy HHR is Available

Jan 17, 2006

K&N Engineering's lifetime replacement air filter (33-2339) for Chevrolet's 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 HHR crossover is ready to go for the new car with truck qualities.

K&N's Replacement Air Filter for 2006 to 2011 Chevy HHR

K&N's 33-2339 Replacement Air Filter for 2006-2011 Chevy HHR

Inspired by the 1949 Chevy Suburban, there are two engine packages available: 2.2-liter Ecotec four-cylinder (143 horsepower) in the LS and 1LT; and a 2.4-liter version with dual-overhead cams and variable-valve timing in the 2LT.

The K&N 33-2339 air filter fits the 2006 to 2011 Chevrolet HHR 2.2L L4 and HHR 2.4L L4 engines.

Unlike disposable filters, K&N Air Filters use a unique pleated design comprised of an oiled cotton fabric; sandwiched between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen. The filter captures airborne dirt particles while allowing a high volume of air flow. Particles cling to the outside of the filter and actually become part of the filtering media. K&N invented the concept of washable, reusable filters more than 35 years ago.

More air means more power and torque when you need it. The 33-2339 includes the famous K&N Million Mile Warranty.

Use the K&N application search to find all K&N products for your ATV, motorcycle, or vehicle then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Chevy Truck Hits Million Mile Mark with K&N Air Filter Saving Owner up to $1800

Jan 16, 2006

Carl Judice with his Million Mile Chevy Pickup.

Carl's Truck Odometer in November 2005 just before Hitting the Million Mile Mark.

One million miles, one vehicle and one K&N air filter all add up to one remarkable milestone in the life of Carl Judice, 66, of New Iberia, Louisiana. His snow white hair and southern accent go together to make him a southern gentleman who owns what some would call an extraordinary pick-up truck.

A vehicle is only as good as the mechanics and the servicing provided by its owner and Carl knows how much difference a K&N filter made in his one million mile engine. “I have a ¾ ton Chevy 1998 pick-up truck with over one million miles,” said Carl Judice, a truck driver. “I’ve had 400 oil changes but only one K&N air filter.”

There are service records at the General Motors Dealership, Musson Patout Automotive, in New Iberia from the first day of Carl’s new truck purchase. The paperwork trail proves the one million mile accomplishment with one K&N air filter.

“Really and truly the K&N air filter kept the engine going,” he said. “It keeps the dirt out of the engine.” Carl said his one and only K&N air filter reduced maintenance on his Chevrolet C2500 HD pick-up. He told K&N he never had to go into the engine.

Famous K&N Million Mile Air Filter in Carl's Chevy Pick-up Truck.

Carl knows engines. He grew up on a farm and maintained his own equipment until he became a truck driver 10 years ago. Dwayne Judice e-mailed K&N Engineering about his father, he wrote, “When he changed careers, from sugar cane farmer to oilfield transportation his vast mechanical knowledge became an asset.” Dwayne also told K&N his dad’s visits to GM Goodwench Technicians have been few and far between.

According to Carl, he changed three starters, three alternators and brakes, plus all the regular maintenance on his one million mile pick-up. “Whenever I open the cover and change my oil I look at the air filter,” he said. “If it’s dirty, I take it out and clean it.”

Carl told K&N Engineering he cleaned his air filter 10 to 12 times during his one million mile odyssey. “I don’t have a specific length of time between cleaning,” Carl said. “Sometimes I drive on dusty roads and I have to change it more often,”

“The factory recommends change every 15,000 miles on an OEM filter,” said Bojack Walker, Service Manager at Musson Patout Automotive. “We put the numbers together and at a million miles plus Mr. Carl Judice would have had to change it 66 times at a cost of about $30.00 each. Carl saved around $1800.00 by using a K&N filter.”

“I would never put a paper filter on any of my vehicles as long as K&N makes these air filters,” said Carl. “When I’m passing somebody, I press on the gas I go, I still have the power.” Carl is still putting miles on his truck today with the same K&N air filter installed.

Also check out the Million Mile Chevy Truck with K&N Air Filter video and the New K&N Truck for Carl's Next Million Miles video.

See the K&N website for information about K&N products for your vehicle. Go to KNFilters.com/Million to read more about Carl and to watch the Million Mile Truck video.

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