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Old 09-23-10, 10:37 AM
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Default K&N Air filters

Has anyone fitted K&N air filters to their GS350?
Was there any difference in performance.

Can someone tell me how to replace the air filter?
Old 09-23-10, 10:42 AM
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No notice in performance. It's pretty simple to install. I believe the filter box is on the left side...just has clips that hold it together.
Old 09-23-10, 06:10 PM
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Makes mine feel a little more responsive.
Old 09-25-10, 10:20 PM
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Nope, no difference at all !
Old 09-26-10, 07:07 AM
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A bit more responsive plus the extra growl.
Old 09-26-10, 05:42 PM
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Just got the F-sport filter from the dealer. Same thing as the K&N and I took the car on a day trip to Charleston, SC for the day and recorded a record 32.9 mpg at 70-75 mph. Some sweet numbers with 303 hp under the hood!
Old 09-28-10, 03:37 PM
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dang... 32.9mpg? the best i got was 29.5, and it was about 395miles with slightly less than quarter tank remain
Old 09-29-10, 01:31 AM
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Had it for a few days now and definitely noticed a slightly livelier response!
Maybe I should have got the complete K&N air intake system.
Old 10-23-10, 05:05 PM
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Don't know about how the K&N affects the Lexus MAF sensor but the oil from the filter was a real problem when it contaminated the MAF on my Mercedes SL500.

K&N's were great on engines with carburetors but have had some reported problems on Fuel Injected engines, especially engines that use a MAF sensor.
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Absolutely no performance differences that i can see...

However, I do notice $$ differences. The K&N filter is a lifetime filter, just clean and re-use. Unlike other filter you have to keep buying new ones.
Old 10-23-10, 10:51 PM
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I got 33mpg in a 100mile trip just with stock driving at 65mph.
Old 10-24-10, 09:40 PM
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Is the growl from the intake a significant difference or just subtle? I would like to buy one but not until my stock one needs replacing.

I drove 300 miles on about half a tank going 100+ in some parts (not on purpose...)
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I have a used K&N filter + New OEM filter for sale if you are interested ?
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