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k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/17/2008 7:58:33 PM    dcjcdc   Posts: 44 Joined: 1/7/2006 Status: offline thinking of getting a k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 anyone use this on the s40 and thoughts on it,,did it hekp get better milage? Post #: 1

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/18/2008 6:32:56 AM    mcguij1   Posts: 371 Joined: 4/5/2007 Status: offline definitely go with it...the other option is a ram air intake...with the ram air your not going to see much as far as performance so i recommend the panel filter. (in reply to dcjcdc) Post #: 2

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/18/2008 7:17:47 AM    jks2 Posts: 2427 Joined: 8/9/2005 Status: offline Make sure you keep it clean and DON''T over oil it.  I use them in all my vehicles. _____________________________ If I couldn''t drive a Volvo. . . Well I guess I''d just walk. (in reply to mcguij1) Post #: 3

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/18/2008 9:39:05 AM    dcjcdc   Posts: 44 Joined: 1/7/2006 Status: offline thanks for the response...what do you mean by oil the filter thanksh (in reply to jks2) Post #: 4

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/18/2008 1:07:40 PM    jks2 Posts: 2427 Joined: 8/9/2005 Status: offline The K & N filter is designed to be used, cleaned and then a special oil (comes with the filter) is then put on the filter to help it trap particles.  You can also buy the oil separately. _____________________________ If I couldn''t drive a Volvo. . . Well I guess I''d just walk. (in reply to dcjcdc) Post #: 5

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/18/2008 4:33:14 PM    dcjcdc   Posts: 44 Joined: 1/7/2006 Status: offline just placed my order for the filter, was not in stock, but expensive at 45 dollars (in reply to jks2) Post #: 6

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/25/2008 3:33:06 AM    dcjcdc   Posts: 44 Joined: 1/7/2006 Status: offline ok, have the filter in,,,is it normal for the car to sound louder,,,i guess from the enginethanks (in reply to dcjcdc) Post #: 7

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/25/2008 5:42:54 AM    jks2 Posts: 2427 Joined: 8/9/2005 Status: offline You are getting more air into the engine so it might sound a bit different, but not alot. _____________________________ If I couldn''t drive a Volvo. . . Well I guess I''d just walk. (in reply to dcjcdc) Post #: 8

RE: k&n airfilter for 2002 s40 - 9/25/2008 8:09:49 AM    mcguij1   Posts: 371 Joined: 4/5/2007 Status: offline you will actually hear the turbo spooling a little but make sure that your airbox is on there as it should be, you wouldnt want any leaks coming into your airbox... (in reply to jks2) Post #: 9

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