K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
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From: Milton, FL
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
before purchasing that oiled air filter ...
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Subject: A/T Shift, Engine Driveability Concerns or SES Light On as a Result of the Installation of an Aftermarket Reusable, Excessively Oiled Air Filter -- 2004 and Prior Cars and Lt Duty Trucks and 2003-2004 HUMMER H2
Message #: VSS20040056
Corporate Bulletin Number 04-07-30-013 will be available in SI on March 18, 2004.
Automatic Transmission Shift, Engine Driveability Concerns or Service Engine Soon (SES)
Light On as a Result of the Installation of an Aftermarket Reusable, Excessively Oiled Air Filter
Models: 2004 and All Prior Cars and Light Duty Trucks
2003-2004 HUMMER H2
DO THIS
First, Inspect the vehicle for a reusable aftermarket excessively oiled air filter
DON'T DO THIS
DO NOT repair under warranty if concerns result from the use of a reusable aftermarket oiled air filter.
The installation of an aftermarket reusable, oiled air filter may result in:
1. Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On
2. Transmission shift concerns, slipping and damaged clutch(es) or band(s)
3. Engine driveability concerns, poor acceleration from a stop, limited engine RPM range
The oil that is used on these air filter elements may be transferred onto the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor causing contamination of the sensor. As a result, the Grams per Second (GPS) signal from the MAF may be low and any or all of the concerns listed above may occur.
When servicing a vehicle with any of these concerns, be sure to check for the presence of an aftermarket reusable, excessively oiled air filter. The MAF, GPS reading should be compared to a like vehicle with a OEM air box and filter under the same driving conditions to verify the concern.
Transmission or engine driveability concerns that are the result of the installation of an aftermarket reusable, excessively oiled air filter are not considered to be warrantable repair items.
Subject: A/T Shift, Engine Driveability Concerns or SES Light On as a Result of the Installation of an Aftermarket Reusable, Excessively Oiled Air Filter -- 2004 and Prior Cars and Lt Duty Trucks and 2003-2004 HUMMER H2
Message #: VSS20040056
Corporate Bulletin Number 04-07-30-013 will be available in SI on March 18, 2004.
Automatic Transmission Shift, Engine Driveability Concerns or Service Engine Soon (SES)
Light On as a Result of the Installation of an Aftermarket Reusable, Excessively Oiled Air Filter
Models: 2004 and All Prior Cars and Light Duty Trucks
2003-2004 HUMMER H2
DO THIS
First, Inspect the vehicle for a reusable aftermarket excessively oiled air filter
DON'T DO THIS
DO NOT repair under warranty if concerns result from the use of a reusable aftermarket oiled air filter.
The installation of an aftermarket reusable, oiled air filter may result in:
1. Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On
2. Transmission shift concerns, slipping and damaged clutch(es) or band(s)
3. Engine driveability concerns, poor acceleration from a stop, limited engine RPM range
The oil that is used on these air filter elements may be transferred onto the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor causing contamination of the sensor. As a result, the Grams per Second (GPS) signal from the MAF may be low and any or all of the concerns listed above may occur.
When servicing a vehicle with any of these concerns, be sure to check for the presence of an aftermarket reusable, excessively oiled air filter. The MAF, GPS reading should be compared to a like vehicle with a OEM air box and filter under the same driving conditions to verify the concern.
Transmission or engine driveability concerns that are the result of the installation of an aftermarket reusable, excessively oiled air filter are not considered to be warrantable repair items.
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From: Chattanoga & Franklin
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
I think the K&N filter works fine as long as you don't over oil it. I am not a big fan of the K&N FIPK though. It sucks air from the hot engine compartment. A lid and filter with the stock air opening sealed up and with the free ram air mod done to it will draw cooler air that comes up from under the car. I don't know if a ram air scoop like the SLP, FTRA, or SSRA will give you more air volume going in, but I tend to think that they will draw cooler air off the ground.
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From: FTW, TX
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
Originally Posted by anasazi
before purchasing that oiled air filter ...
Also, some electrical contact cleaner will clean any filter oil on MAF wire/sensors right off. Problem fixed. As I said, over 120k miles with a K&N filter on the GA (yes it has a MAF its an 01 and its a GT so it has ramair and is an auto) and no problems. Look at all the other cars that are running K&N replacement and conical filters. I don't see any other manufacturers making these claims.
Last edited by Greed4Speed; Jan 4, 2005 at 03:30 PM.
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From: Milton, FL
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
Originally Posted by Greed4Speed
All caused from over oiling. A little oil goes a long way. The TSB even states "EXCESSIVELY OILED."
Also, some electrical contact cleaner will clean any filter oil on MAF wire/sensors right off. Problem fixed. As I said, over 120k miles with a K&N filter on the GA (yes it has a MAF its an 01 and its a GT so it has ramair and is an auto) and no problems. Look at all the other cars that are running K&N replacement and conical filters. I don't see any other manufacturers making these claims.
Also, some electrical contact cleaner will clean any filter oil on MAF wire/sensors right off. Problem fixed. As I said, over 120k miles with a K&N filter on the GA (yes it has a MAF its an 01 and its a GT so it has ramair and is an auto) and no problems. Look at all the other cars that are running K&N replacement and conical filters. I don't see any other manufacturers making these claims.
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From: Sac, CA
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
Originally Posted by AronZ28
... I am not a big fan of the K&N FIPK though. It sucks air from the hot engine compartment. ...
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From: Mass
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
I have an old hotrod mag around somewhere where they did tested the fipk and said it was worth 16 rwhp on a 98 or 99 ls1 car. I would say worth it if that is for all ls1's..lol
i just have a slp lid and a dirty *** k&n filter..works fine for me
i just have a slp lid and a dirty *** k&n filter..works fine for me
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From: Sac, CA
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
Originally Posted by LT-14me
I have an old hotrod mag around somewhere where they did tested the fipk and said it was worth 16 rwhp on a 98 or 99 ls1 car. I would say worth it if that is for all ls1's..lol
i just have a slp lid and a dirty *** k&n filter..works fine for me
i just have a slp lid and a dirty *** k&n filter..works fine for me
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From: St. Louis, MO
Re: K&N Air Intake (FIPK)
Not sure what kind of gains an air intake kit will net... average is probably 10-15rwhp, give or take a couple. 22rwhp with an intake kit is phenomenal, wish all mods were so well-received by the engine.
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