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Washable Air Filter Technology for Automotive and Motorcycle Applications

K&N is the leading manufacturer of replacement high flow washable air filters.  These filters were designed for the automotive or motorcycle enthusiast interested in maximizing horsepower and acceleration. K&N washable and reusable air filters are designed to achieve high, virtually unrestricted air flow while maintaining filtration levels critical to ensure long engine life. More than 2400 different reusable air filters are available to fit most modern passenger vehicles.  K&N air filters can be found in thousands of auto part stores world-wide.
K&N's Washable and Reusable Air Filters
K&N's Washable and Reusable Air Filters


K&N washable air filters are handmade in the United States and United Kingdom using only the finest materials available. They can be easily cleaned and re-oiled using our K&N cleaning kits as necessary.  In our testing laboratory, we have washed and re-oiled one K&N Air Filter more than 100 times and it still performed up to specification. 

All K&N original equipment (OE) replacement air filters for street use are warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one million miles. This warranty applies to any K&N washable air filter listed in our catalog or on our web site as an OE replacement air filter with a cross reference to a specific vehicle or motorcycle; except for those washable air filters sold for use on ATV's and motorcycles designed for dual purpose and/or off-road use. 

K&N's Universal Washable and Reusable Air Filters
K&N's Universal Washable and Reusable Air Filters
Any washable, reusable air filters that are sold for racing & off-road use are warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase with no mileage limitation.  This includes K&N air filters sold for ATV and motorcycle off-highway and/or dual-purpose use.

K&N washable and reusable air filters are so easy to clean. Simply use K&N's air filter cleaner to loosen the dirt, rinse with a low pressure water source such as a garden hose, let it dry and re-oil the filter. Please refer to the K&N Air Filter Cleaning Instructions on KNFilters.com for a full illustration on how easy it really is to reuse K&N's washable filters.

For more information about K&N washable air filters visit the Air Filter Facts page on KNFilters.com. To find K&N washable filters for your vehicle use the application search.

K&N Cold Air Intakes are Guaranteed to Increase Horsepower While Protecting Your Engine

K&N air intake systems are measured and 100% guaranteed to increase horsepower.  We built our first air intake in 1992 and we haven't looked back since.  K&N currently manufactures over 500 different air intakes, commonly referred to as cool or cold air intakes, and our team of engineers is dedicated to designing, and building the best air intakes available.
K&N Cold Air Intake System
K&N Cold Air Intake System


Restriction in airflow can exist between an air filter and the engine reducing the benefit of our high flow air filter. The weakest link in the "airflow chain" robs a vehicle of its natural horsepower. Often that weak point is the factory air path leading to the engine. K&N cold air intake systems virtually eliminate air path restriction by replacing the entire air path to the engine with an aerodynamically engineered intake tube that drives a massive amount of air into an engine.

Our cold air intakes are built to increase horsepower. If we can't increase a vehicle's horsepower we won't build a system for it. It is that simple.  Our horsepower results are not based on the single biggest gain from one particular vehicle but are an average of runs and vehicles.  Examples of horsepower gains for several popular vehicles are below.


2004 to 2008 Ford F-150 Cold Air Intake System
2004 to 2008
Ford F-150
Cold Air Intake System


2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Ford F-150 trucks with the 5.4 liter engine use K&N's 57-2556 air intake for a gain of 15.47 horsepower @ 3829 rpm.

Owners of 2004 to 2008 Ford F150 pickups with a 5.4 liter engine may also choose K&N's polished aluminum cold air intake kit 77-2556KP.  The 77-2556KP gets 9.53 more horsepower @ 3725 rpm.

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Honda Accord models with a 3.0 liter V6 engine use K&N's complete cold air intake part number 69-1207TP or 69-1207TR. These cool air intakes show a gain of 10.4 horsepower @ 5522 rpm.
2003 to 2007 Honda Accord Cold Air Intake System
2003 to 2007 Honda Accord
Cold Air Intake System

 


2007 and 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cold Air Intake System
2007 and 2008
Chevy Silverado 1500
Cold Air Intake System


2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups with a 6.0 liter engine gain 17.54 horsepower @ 4917 rpm with the 57-3058 cool air intake. The 57-3058 is designed with a non-metallic rotationally molded intake tube that can reduce intake air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube.


K&N's 77-3058KP will fit 2007 and 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 models with the 6.0 liter engine. This polished aluminum intake system uses an aluminum intake tube to smooth and straighten air flow to your engine. The 77-3058KP gains 12.49 horsepower @ 4917 rpm.
K&N Cold Air Intake Dyno
K&N Cold Air Intake Dyno for a 2004 Chevy 2500


All K&N cold air intakes begin with "The World's Best Air Filter".  We apply our high-flow technology to a large conical open element air filter, providing more surface area for a huge increase in airflow. The oversize air filter captures and holds more dirt to protect your engine from damage.

To find a K&N cold air intake system for your vehicle or to view specific horsepower gains for your vehicle use the K&N application search on KNFilters.com.

Chevrolet Malibu Products for Performance and Protection

The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-sized car that was originally introduced to the market in 1964.  This long-lived car has improved dramatically in performance, style and comfort. The best option at the time was the 327 Malibu which had a 300 horsepower V8 engine.  Chevy has moved toward a more fuel efficient future with the new Malibu's. The top model of 2008 is the Chevy Malibu with the 3.6 liter V6 pushing 252 horsepower.
Air Filter 33-2296 for Chevrolet Chevy Malibu
Air Filter 33-2296
for Chevy Malibu


K&N has been designing and manufacturing air filters since 1969. It is important to us that we provide high quality filters that are designed not only help improve performance but to protect your engine as well.  Our replacement air filters and premium oil filters for the Chevy Malibu are engineered for the driver who wants to get more performance for the life of their car.

K&N replacement air filters for the Chevrolet Malibu are designed to increase power and acceleration while providing excellent filtration and protection.  K&N's pleated, cotton filters are designed with cotton gauze layered between two epoxy-coated screens to protect the filtering media. The simple drop-in design mean adding performance is as easy as replacing your stock paper filter with K&N's high-flow cotton air filter.

2008 Chevy Malibu models with a 3.6 liter or 2.4 liter engine use K&N's 33-2296 for a lifetime of performance and protection. The 33-2296, like all K&N filters, is washable, reusable and designed to last the life of your Malibu.
Air Filter 33-2315 for Chevrolet Chevy Malibu
Air Filter 33-2315
for Chevy Malibu


Air Filter 33-2310 for Chevrolet Chevy Malibu
Air Filter 33-2310
for Chevy Malibu


Air Filter 33-2121-1 for Chevrolet Chevy Malibu
Air Filter 33-2121-1
for Chevy Malibu


K&N's replacement air filter part number 33-2315 was designed for:
2006 and 2007 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.9 liter engine
2007 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.5 liter engine

The 33-2310 was engineered to fit the following:
2004, 2005 and 2006 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.5 liter engine
2005 (body code Z), 2006 and 2007 Chevy Malibu models with the 2.2 liter engine

If you own the following Malibu models the 33-2121-1 will fit securely into your air box:
2004 and 2005 (body code N) Chevy Malibu models with the 2.2 liter engine
2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.1 liter engine
Oil Filter HP-1017 for Chevrolet Chevy Malibu
Oil Filter HP-1017
for Chevy Malibu


Air Filter HP-2006 for Chevrolet Chevy Malibu
Air Filter HP-2006
for Chevy Malibu


Air Filter HP-1001 for Chevrolet Chevy Malibu
Air Filter HP-1001
for Chevy Malibu



K&N oil filters, for the Chevrolet Malibu, were designed to trap harmful contaminants while allowing high oil flow rates.  K&N premium oil filters are covered by a limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced using engine and equipment manufacturer's recommended service intervals. They are also ideal for use with the latest synthetic and semi-synthetic oils.

2008 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.6 liter engine use K&N's HP-1017 premium oil filter.

K&N's oil filter part HP-2006 was designed to fit the following:
2006 and 2007 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.9 liter engine
2007 and 2008 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.5 liter engine

Owners of the following use K&N's HP-1001 for excellent filtration and performance:
2004, 2005 and 2006 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.5 liter engine
2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 Chevy Malibu models with the 3.1 liter engine

K&N has a large variety of products for earlier models of the Chevrolet Malibu.  To find K&N products for your Chevy Malibu or any other vehicle use the application search on KNFilters.com.

NCMA Web Catalog Excellence Award Given to KNFilters.com for the Third Year in a Row

K&N was awarded the prestigious 2008 Gold Award for Web Catalog Excellence by the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) for the third year in a row.  The award recognizes automotive aftermarket companies who achieve excellence in creating detailed, accurate catalog data and incorporate it into a user friendly website .

National Catalog Managers Association logo
National Catalog Managers Association logo
The NCMA was founded in 1974.  It is comprised of catalog, product management and marketing professionals from such fields as manufacturing, distribution and retail.  The mission of the organization is to assist the automotive aftermarket industry in selling more products, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

K&N Headquarters Riverside, California
K&N Headquarters in Riverside, California
"We are honored to have received the 2008 NCMA President's Award for Web Catalog Excellence for KNFilters.com," said Mike Garner, K&N's Systems Development Manager. "It takes a quality minded effort by several groups at K&N for us to even be in the running for this award. If we didn't start with outstanding accurate data we wouldn't have a chance for consideration."

NCMA scoring criteria for web catalogs involve design, navigation, catalog content, technology, interactivity and innovation.

Over the last year K&N has added new functionality to it's KNFilters.com web site providing more information and new ways to search for products.  One recent addition is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) search feature, which assists those that do not know their engine size.  A user can enter the VIN from their car's dashboard to view all K&N vehicle specific products available.  No other information is necessary.  Another recent addition is a testimonial search where customers can search for feedback of others with the same vehicle.

There are also hundreds of new product, race and corporate news stories added on a consistent basis that provide consumers and dealers with more information on products and other K&N related news of interest.

K&N also won the Web Catalog Excellence award in 2006 and 2007.  The company looks forward to the challenge of keeping its web catalog on the cutting edge while continuing its efforts to provide dealers and consumers with the latest information about K&N products.

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

Winner's Circle at IHRA Nitro Jam at Tulsa, Oklahoma Dominated by Folk Racing Team

Brothers Brian and Nick Folk shared the Knoll Gas Motorsports IHRA Nitro Jam Winner’s Circle in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This was their second consecutive IHRA National Even win.

Undercover Top Dragster driven by Brian Folk at the Knoll Gas Motorsports IHRA Nitro Jam
Undercover Top Dragster driven by Brian Folk at the Knoll Gas Motorsports IHRA Nitro Jam
Nick Folk earned top qualifier honors in his Wegner Performance Engines LT1 Camaro. At the pole, Folk earned an opening round run and advanced to the final round against Will Carrell. Folk took a huge starting line advantage and took the win light.
IHRA National Event Champions Folk Racing Team in Winner's Circle
IHRA National Event Champions Folk Racing Team in Winner's Circle

Nick Folk flexes the muscle on his Wegner Performance Engines LT1 powered Folk Race Cars Camaro
Nick Folk flexes the muscle on his Wegner Performance Engines LT1 powered Folk Race Cars Camaro

Nick Folk is the Stock points leader nationwide and is tightening his grip on the 2008 World Championship. Brian Folk was also knocking off the competition in his Shafiroff Racing Engines powered Undercover Top Dragster.

“It’s been a great couple of weeks,” said Brian Folk. “Nick and I both won and I was runner-up in a $50,000-to-win bracket race. Things just seem to fall into place when it’s rolling your way. It’s rewarding and humbling at the same time, because you know in this sport the tables can turn in an instant.”

Nick Folk is adding up his odds of capturing the 2008 Stock Eliminator World Championship. Mathematically Folk has eliminated every racer currently in the top ten with the exception of former IHRA Summit Super Series champion Rick Baehr. “On paper a win looks pretty good, but I’m not going to jump to conclusions,” said Folk. “I’ll celebrate when it’s over if we come out on top.”

The Folk family uses K&N Products on all their vehicles. “Our K&N oil filters are the best on the market,” said Folk. “The dirt stays out of our engines and the filtration is great for a big competitive edge."

Follow the Folk Racing Team throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.