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A K&N airfilter increased gas mileage by 3 mpg
With two years of stockness under its belt the truck received its first blog accessory. Though the bolt on wasn't anything extreme or insane it was still pretty fun to turn a wrench. Last Friday as I decided to go shopping for a bolt on that would enhance performance, increase gas mileage, not to common on performance parts, and not cost an arm and leg to purchase.
After all that hoopla I decided on a K&N cold air system. Like I said, nothing insane. I went to Summit's website, a target="_blank" http://www.summitracing.com/">www.summitracing.com/a>, and checked prices then as a comparison checked out Shucks down the street. Summit was cheaper and Shucks had to order it which past experience has shown to be a slow process at best so the choice was simple, Summit.
Being so desperate to wrap may hands around a some goodies I had the filter next day air, Saturday delivery, so it could be put on before the excursion to Seattle in the evening. I ordered it at 12:30pm Friday afternoon and it was at the front at 9:30am Saturday morning upon opening my eyes. Now that is what I call fast, reliable and super cool.
After an hour so of installation it was ready for a test run. Remind you this is just an air filter. There was a notable increase in motor grumble, always a bonus, quicker throttle response, better mid range and high even revs and, drum role please, INCREASE IN GAS MILEAGE. Now that is what I am talking about!
Driving to Seattle at an average of 65mph, ok I speeding, the truck instant economy displayed an average of 20 mpg, saw 24 for just a little bit. That is a 3 mpg increase over stock at 65 mph. I will take that any day of the week especially since gas prices are going through the roof.
So here is the first bolt trinket for the truck.
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