Air Filter

[FORDisKING]

I have a 2002 Explorer 4-Door XLS Sport. My Ex. had only 6000 miles on it and the air filter was BLACK. I said screw it and purchased a K&N panel filter. I have a feeling this problem goes beyond my Ex.

I inspected my tube and found no obstructions, so I am trying to help you all out, if purchasing a 2002.

When you get to the showroom to pick it up, pop the damn hood, put the rubber gasket on the bottom of the lid and put the K&N in.

Anyone else have this problem.

Jay

 

[VBVA]

Don't most auto shops recommend you change your air filter everytime you change the oil? So that would mean roughly every 3,000 miles.

 

[FORDisKING]

I change the oil every 5-6,000 miles. My gas mileage has improved significantly. On every single vehicle I have ever owned this was the soonest an air filter has been replaced. They usually recommend 7,500 or 10,000.

Jay

 

[Robert]

The Ford Maintenance Guide that came with my '97 recommends replacing the air-filter every 30K miles under both normal duty and severe duty. There is a disclaimer to change it more often in dusty conditions.

 

[magnetic1]

I changed mine out with a GREEN filter. They flow better than the K&Ns and are about the same price.

http://www.greenfiltersusa.com

 

[Limited Ex]

Magnetic, your link needs the S at the end of "filter" removed, so it is greenfilterusa.com. Did you get a stock replacement one or a conical one? Is it worth the money?