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Engine Soon (SES) light on;
Transmission shift concerns,
slipping and damaged clutch(es) or bands.);
Engine driveability concerns,
poor acceleration from a stop, limited engine r.p.m.
range."The oil that is used on these air filter elements may be transferred on to the Mass Air Flow sensor, causing contamination of the
sensor.
As a result, the grams per second signal from the MAF may be low and any or all of the concerns listed may occur.
The TSB goes on to say:
"The use of an aftermarket reusable air filter does not void the vehicle's warranty."
However, rest assured that any damage caused by the use of an improperly oiled aftermarket air filter will void the warranty on
related failures.
An air filter that fails to filter out fine particles as it should may result in MAF sensor contamination, which will produce symptoms
similar to those caused by an over-oiled air filter.
There are people who have modified their motorcycle fuel and exhaust systems to use K&N filters, with good results.
However, they have modified their bikes to cancel out the lean running conditions normally required to meet emission
standards.
The air filter is part of the package of opening restrictive intake and exhaust systems and increasing fuel flow to take
advantage of added air flow. The filter is not a stand-alone fix. A fuel-injected car engine that's finely tuned by an on-board engine
management system cannot be easily modified.
Installing an aftermarket oiled air filter isn't worth the risk of driveability issues that may result.
There are serious doubts in my mind about the claims of increased power and fuel economy gained solely through the use
of this product.
Who wants to admit they got taken when they've bought an expensive product like this?
So, it MUST be working. Right?
