[afnan_jamil]

Hey guys... I just got my mazda last Wednesday and I'm loving it!

My question to you guys is... I need a New Air Filter and I'm thinking about getting a K&N Filter. Do you think that's a good investment and can I "feel" the difference once I install it?

Also, where can I get it from? The best price I've got is $37 from www.autopartswarehouse.com . Do you think anybody else can beat this one?

One more thing... There have been only two recalls on the 03 right?

 

[kanuck14]

i just put one in my 06 i and you can notice a little bit of a difference in acceleration and the engine sounds a little bit meaner.

 

[afnan_jamil]

Thanks!
I think I'm just gonna order it from the above website... think they have it for the chepest price!

 

[silver six]

If you go with the k&n, you will need to make sure that you keep it oiled or it might let in some stuff that it isn't sopposed to i.e. dust, dirt.

 

[kanuck14]

Thanks!
I think I'm just gonna order it from the above website... think they have it for the chepest price!
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its the same place i bought mine through. That's pretty close to the cheapest that you will find on the net.

If you go with the k&n, you will need to make sure that you keep it oiled or it might let in some stuff that it isn't sopposed to i.e. dust, dirt.
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thanks, are you talking about using the K&N cleaning kit oil?

 

[afnan_jamil]

How often am I supposed to clean it?

And how should I clean it?

 

[silver six]

thanks, are you talking about using the K&N cleaning kit oil?
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Yes use the oil in the cleaning kit.

How often am I supposed to clean it?

And how should I clean it?
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When you look at it, it should be red in color. If it starts to turn dark red to brown, clean it according to the directions on the kit

 

[kpjimmy]

For the recalls, I am unsure the official ones, but here are the bulletins:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/mazda...tins_index.html

 

[silver six]

For the recalls, I am unsure the official ones, but here are the bulletins:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/mazda...tins_index.html
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:headscrat:

 

[Coolkuehl3]

I just ordered a K&N air filter tonight for my '04 6i from ajusa.com for $37.50 with free shipping. Also ordered one for my '06 F-150 and bought the Filter Care Kit ($9.95) with a bottle of cleaner and oil. They wanted almost $20 for a cheap Fram paper filter at the local autoparts store for the 6. Last air filters I'll need to buy for quite some time.

 

[kpjimmy]

One more thing... There have been only two recalls on the 03 right?
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For the recalls, I am unsure the official ones, but here are the bulletins:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/mazda...tins_index.html
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He asked if there were only two recalls. I was answering that question, while everyone else was answering the K&N air filter question... :slap: :nana:

 

[afnan_jamil]

Thank you guys!
I'm glad I joined this forum!

Somehow, behind my engine there are two blue stickers with campaign numbers... and to the best of my knowledge... those are the stickers from recalls.

I may be wrong!

 

[kpjimmy]

Welcome to the boards!

Can you go to your dealer and ask them for the service records? They should have records on performing them and if they havent done it yet, they should do it ASAP and lend you a loaner

 

[afnan_jamil]

Thanks!
True... I guess I can do that. How do I go about doing so... I mean, are they gonna require my VIN?

 

[kpjimmy]

Im sure the dealer has your info already, but yes the VIN would help. If anything, talk to the dealer that sold you the car to see if he/she can get the records for you. But doesnt your registration card or insurance card have your VIN too?

 

[afnan_jamil]

Yes, they do!
I was just asking so that I'd know where to go and what to tell them!
hehe...
Thanks for all the info!
I just ordered a K&N from amazon.com , I never knew that they sold car parts also! lol I also ordered one from ajusa.com cuz they were offering two day shipping for just 4.95 (thinking I could just cancel the order from Amazon... but oh I was soo wrong! It was already in the process!)

 

[HighSpeed6]

You won't feel any horsepower gains, it just might sound a little better, but that also could be placebo. I have it installed on my car.

 

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Agreed ^. I had a K&N filter in for a few days before I put the K&N cai. I didn't feel any difference for either of them. LOL... Live and learn.

 

[afnan_jamil]

^ lol... good to know that!
You din't feel difference for either of them?!

Well.. I can't wait til wednesday... I'll be getting mine on wednesday... so yeah!

 

[posttosh]

^ lol... good to know that!
You din't feel difference for either of them?!

Well.. I can't wait til wednesday... I'll be getting mine on wednesday... so yeah!
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Before Wednesday, you might want to read several threads at this link (a forum at BobIsTheOilGuy.com). There is definitely a love/hate relationship among really knowledgable people concerning K&N air filters. (No such disparity exists with regard to K&N oil filters, which are pretty much loved by everyone.)