K&N Air Filter
 

Anyone try this yet, and if so, what results have you had in regard to mpg and performance?

Thanks,

Ricco
:shade:

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

Hi Richard;

After doing alot of Leg-Work for you on this Subject. I have found out the answer for you.;)

There is NO-K&N Filter for your Insight if it is a 2003,2004,2005 2006.:cry:

See: Below; I could have went Further Back but K&N did not produce Air Filters for the Insight because it is such a (Very-Low-Volume) Vehicle.

Sorry;

Terry

The Information Below is Straight from K&N:

Find all K&N products for a specific year, make, model, and engine size or by part number.

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

THanks, Terry.

I bought one at a local Checker Auto Store:

K&N Replacement Air Filter: Honda Insight 1.0l I3 Gas Electric Hybrid; 2000 Replacement Air Filter: Honda Insight 1.0l I3 Gas Electric Hybrid; 2000 http://www.partsamerica.com/images/spaclear.gifhttp://www.partsamerica.com/product_...tn_33-2180.jpg
http://www.partsamerica.com/images/spaclear.gif
Part No.
332180

I paid for it, they said it will be in the Store in 10 days, and it will fit my 2002 CVT model. I guess I'll just have to wait and see if it arrives, or if I get my money back. I was just curious if anyone else has tried it, and if it squeezes more mileage out. I'll guess we'll have to wait on that one.

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

Richard

I put in in our 05 Accord. It didnt help mpg any at all. It did get a little more responceive up near redline where mpg dosent matter. :shade:

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

Richard,
I haven't tried one personally but after reading these articles, I decided not to buy one. Like the Insight, the Geo metro is also a 3 cyl, 1.0 liter engine.

http://www.metrompg.com/posts/air-filter-part-1.htm
http://www.metrompg.com/posts/air-filter-part-2.htm

Good luck,
Dan

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

One of my Insights was a 2002. I purchased a K&N air filter in Sept of 2002 (it claimed to be for the Insight, and it pit perfectly) and drove it for 34,000 miles. I did NOT record any better MPG (still 85.2 as before) but it did have slighty better acceleration when flooring the gas pedal, which I only did for a test....

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

Hi Richard;
I really Messed this up Richard::( It ask one more Question and I Failed to see it. {What Size Motor}. It said there is No-Air Filter because I did not Fill out the Complete Form:

Here's, the correct answer:;)

My Apology;

Terry

Here is the Link I used at K&N:
http://www.knfilters.com/filtercharger.htm

AND THEN HERE:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx

Answer Should Have Been This:

Vehicle DescriptionTypeProductPart NumberProduct Image2002 HONDA Insight 1.0L L3 F/I - AllAutomotiveAir Filter33-2180
http://www.knfilters.com/search/images/buy5.gif http://kandn.com/images/s/33-2180.jpg2002 HONDA Insight 1.0L L3 F/I - AllAutomotiveOil FilterHP-1008
http://www.knfilters.com/search/images/buy5.gif http://kandn.com/images/s/HP-1008.jpg

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

No worries, Terry!

I appreciate that you went to the trouble that you did. So far, the feedback is that it won't improve mileage. On the plus side; it may boost acceleration and has a lifetime guaranty. I went to bigger tires as the stock ones provided too harsh a ride for me, which knowingly took 10% off the mpg. If I can get back 5 mpg, I'd be happy! Once I install it (it's been ordered), I'll share the measurable results, if any.

Thanks again,

Ricco
:shade:

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

Since no one has mentioned it, it's a "Lifetime" filter. That means less waste, you're not switching out your paper element every XX,XXX miles. Instead you're reoiling the K&N.

Re: K&N Air Filter
 

hi there.,Be very careful when using a K&N or similar, especially when re-oiling it.
Like what happen to my nissan air filter(k&n also), if you over oil it, it will wreak havoc on the MAF sensor as well as gunking up the throttle body.