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• What is the Thread Size on the aFe Direct-Fit Pro Guard D2 Oil Filter, # AFE44-LF008
• The checked with aFe and found that the aFe Direct-Fit Pro Guard D2 Oil Filter, # AFE44-LF008, does have 22mm x 1.5 size threads.
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• How to Clean Dry aFe Air Filters, Parts Needed
• To clean this aFe Direct-Fit Superstock, Inverted Air Filter # AFE31-80202 you will need Cleaners for aFe Pro Dry S Air Filter # AFE90-59999. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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• Availability of Performance Chip or Tuner for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 L Hemi Engine
• I spoke with my contact at aFe and they said the aFe Scorcher Performance Programmer, part # AFE77-42002, is currently available and will fit the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L gas engine.
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• How To Install an aFe Air Filter on a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
• To change the air filter on your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta you are going to need a few tools. You will need a Phillips screwdriver, slotted pliers and a Torx 15 driver. First step is to remove the torx screws holding the cover to the intake. Once those are removed you will be able to separate the intake from the engine cover you will need to pry up on the engine cover to get it to free itself from the engine. The best way to do this is to start on one corner and pull up on it until it is free
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• Is Tuning Required on a 2007 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 Liter After Installation of a Pro Dry S Air Intake
• The aFe Pro Dry S Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System, # AFE51-10292, will not require special engine tuning if you are installing it on a factory stock 2007 Ford Mustang. If you were to upgrade to a larger throttle body spacer, like the aFe Silver Bullet direct-fit throttle body spacer, # AFE46-33006, the Pro Dry S filter will still fit. This spacer is about 1 inch thick. If you used another brand of throttle body spacer that is over 1 inch thick that could cause a fit issue.
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• Is there a Limit to How Many Times an aFe Dry Filter Can be Washed and Reused
• There is no specific amount of times the aFe Direct-Fit Pro Dry S Performance Air Filter, # AFE11-10004, can be washed and reused provided you adhere to the instructions for cleaning it. If the filter becomes damaged or can no longer remain clean even after washing that is a sign it will need to be replaced. I recommend using only the aFe Cleaner, # AFE90-59999 to clean the filter. It is recommend for use every 25,000 to 30,000 miles.
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• When AFE Scorcher Programmer # AFE77-42001 is Removed Can Dealer Tell it was Installed
• According to our friends at AFE, once the Scorcher Performance Programmer is used to reset the vehicle to stock parameters and the programmer is removed, there will be no trace left that the programmer was used. Keep in mind that consumers of aftermarket automotive products are protected by the Federal Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications yo
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• Does the AFE Diesel Fuel Filter part # AFE44-FF006 Include the Upper and Frame Mount Filters
• This aFe Direct-Fit Pro Guard D2 Diesel Fuel Filter # AFE44-FF006 that you referenced includes both the upper and frame mount filters and should work well on your 2006 Ford F-Series Super Duty.
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• Will Adding aFe Cold Air Intake Void the Warranty on a 2011 Chevy Silverado
• The short answer is no, adding an aFe Direct-Fit Cold Air Intake System, # AFE51-11922, to your 2011 Chevy Silverado will not void the warranty. Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson- Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the prob­lem in question. If you have all the
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• Cold Air Intake and Performance Monitoring For a 2001 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 Liter
• The aFe Cold Air Intake, # AFE54-11052, is listed as providing as much as 10 additional horsepower, 94 percent gain in airflow, and 9 more foot pounds of torque for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 liter. Getting a lot of extra horses out of smaller gasoline engines can be difficult. But you have to look at it from other angles. By adding a cold air intake, engine performance in general will increase and you can also experience gains in miles per gallon. The Edge Insight, # EP83730, or # EP83830, a
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• Cold-Air Intake Comparisons for a 2007 Toyota Tundra
• Performance-wise, the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System # AFE51-11172 and the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System # AFE51-81172 will be virtually identical giving you up to 19 additional horsepower and 27 ft/lbs of torque. The main difference between the two will be the noise level. The # AFE51-11172 will be slightly louder than the # AFE51-81172. This is due to the cover that is on the # AFE51-81172, it will keep the noise down slightly. Some people prefer the additional engine nois
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• Will AFE Air Filter # AFE72-90038 Fit 5.9 Cummins Motor on 1998 Freightliner X-Series Motor Home
• You will need to measure the diameter of the tubing on your stock intake to see if the AFE Air Filter, part # AFE72-90038, will fit your 5.9 liter Cummins motor on your 1998 Freighliner X-Series motor home. You will want to remove your stock air box and measure the diameter of the tubing. As long as the tube diameter is not greater than 6 inches, and there is room to mount the filter, it will work. The height or length of the filter measures 7 inches. If you find you need a smaller filter
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• How to Determine the Correct AFE Cat Back Exhaust System for a 2004 or 2004.5 Dodge Ram 5.9L Diesel
• One way to tell if your Dodge truck with 5.9L Cummins diesel is a early 2004 or a 2004.5 model would be to contact your local Dodge dealer with your VIN number. Another possibility is to try a web search of your VIN. I spoke with our contact at AFE and he said that there is no measurement you could take or any tell tale body or frame changes that are apparent. If your Dodge with Cummins 5.9L diesel is an 03-early 04 model then you will use the Cat-Back exhaust system you selected, AFE49-42005
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• Information and Power Gains From The AFE Air Filter # AFE21-45003 on 2007 Honda Accord
• Installing an aftermarket filter like the AFE Air Filter, part # AFE21-45003, will allow more air to flow to the engine and has less restriction than the factory air box on your 2007 Honda Accord. With this, you may see better fuel mileage and get a few more miles per gallon. Typically with an air intake or an aftermarket filter more gains will be seen in torque rather than horsepower. There may be a minimal gain in horsepower of maybe 1 to 2 horsepower but nothing significant. There may also
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• How Do Cold Air Intakes Affect Fuel Economy
• A cold air intake like the AFE Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System # AFE51-11052 that you referenced could only help your fuel economy. Most likely it would give you a few more miles per gallon. As long as it is installed correctly it should give you increased fuel mileage and performance. I attached installation instructions for you to check out also. When the filter gets dirty you may also be interested in purchasing AFE Filter Cleaner # AFE90-59999
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• Is The AFE Air Intake # AFE51-11302 California CARB Legal For 2007 Toyota Yaris
• No, the AFE Air Intake # AFE51-11302, is not CARB legal in California. I did some research on the internet and I was not able to find a California CARB legal intake for your 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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• Air filter Installation Instructions for a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire
• To remove your old air filter you will need to remove the engine cover by first removing the two intake tubes and then lifting up on the back of the cover. Flip over and there are two panels on the bottom with 4 T27 Torx screws in each. Remove the screws, pull of the panels, and there are your two air filters. Reverse to install the AFE Air Filter - AFE30-10137. If you are looking a set that has both of the filters needed I would recommend the AFE Air Filter # AFE30-10194. I attached filte
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• Installation of the AFE Stage 2 Pro SI Cold Air Intake System on a 2007 Ford F-150
• I spoke with my contact at AFE to inquire about the modification you have made by installing a piece of the old air intake to direct air directly into the air box. He said that normally the trim seal is used to eliminate most of the gap but that the alteration you have made will most likely provide a small amount of extra airflow. The only thing to be aware of is that the extra air flow may cause the mass air flow sensor to set off a fault code. If this is the case the extension you have adde
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• Does aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System, # AFE51-10381 Use Any Part of the Factory Airbox
• The open end of the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System, # AFE51-10381, that you see in the pictures is actually the bottom of the unit and will be covered by the lower portion of the factory airbox. I have included a link to the installation details for reference. You may also be interested in Cleaners for aFe Pro Dry S Air Filter, # AFE90-59999. This cleaner is specially formulated for Pro Dry S filters and is recommended for use every 25,000 to 30,000 miles.
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• Will aFe Mach Force XP Cat-Back Exhaust System AFE49-36301 Fit a 2009 BMW 335i E93 Platform
• According to aFe, exhaust system # AFE49-36301, will fit fit the E93 platform on your 2009 BMW 335i. In terms of the warranty, there is a federal law called the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question. I would still check with the dealer to determine what their policy is reg
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• Will The AFE Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System # AFE54-10831 Fit A 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S
• The AFE Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System, part # AFE54-10831, will fit the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S with either the 1.8L, Turbo or the 1.9L, Turbo Diesel. I would also recommend the AFE Restoration Kit for Pro 5R Air Filter, part # AFE90-50501. This is the cleaner and the oil that is used every 25000 to 30000 miles to keep your filter working properly.
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• Which aFe Cat-Back Exhaust System Will Fit a 2010 Ford F-150 with a 5.4 Liter V8
• I spoke with my contact at aFe and he stated that if your truck has a wheel base between 132.5 and 150 inches, you can use aFe Mach Force XP Cat-Back Exhaust System, # AFE49-43015. But, he also added that the aFe Mach Force XP Cat-Back Exhaust System, # AFE49-43011, will not fit you r2010 Ford F-150.
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• Can Oiled Filter aFe Cold Air Intake AFE75-80882-0 Be Replaced with a Dry Filter, 2006 GMC Sierra
• If you have the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro Guard 7 Oil-Based Filter, # AFE75-80882-0, on your 2006 GMC Sierra, you can replace the oiled filter with aFe Universal Pro Dry S Air Filter - Clamp On, # AFE21-90038. I also recommend Cleaners for aFe Pro Dry S Air Filter, # AFE90-59999, to clean the dry filter. With this filter, you will not have to replace the filter for a long time if it is properly cleaned every 25,000 to 30,000 miles.
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• Is A Pre-Filter Available For The AFE Air Filter # AFE18-11425
• Yes, there is a pre-filter that will work on the AFE Air Filter # AFE18-11425. It comes in 4 different colors, blue, black, red, and yellow. The AFE Magnum Shield Pre-Filter - Blue # AFE28-10074 The AFE Magnum Shield Pre-Filter - Black # AFE28-10073 The AFE Magnum Shield Pre-Filter - Red # AFE28-10072 The AFE Magnum Shield Pre-Filter - Yellow # AFE28-10071 The pictures of the pre filters on our website is a typical photo picture. That means it is not a picture of the actual product. The
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• Cold Air Intake Recommendation for a 2008 Honda Ridgeline
• If you drive your 2008 Honda Ridgeline mostly on paved roads, I would recommend going with the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro 5R Oil-Based Filter, # AFE54-10911. With the oil-type filter, it is recommended to clean and re-oil every 25,000 to 30,000 miles using Restoration Kit for aFe Pro 5R Air Filter, # AFE90-50501. Oil filters allow for the greatest amount of airflow. I have included a link to the installation details for this intake below. If you drive on paved and semi-dus
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• Comparing and Contrasting Dry and Oiled Air Intakes for a 2002 Ford F-250, F-350 Super Duty
• The benefit of a dry filter system, like the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro Dry S Filter, # AFE51-10192, is that it is good for both paved and semi-dusty roads. The oil-based filters, like in the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro 5R Oil-Based Filter, # AFE54-10192, are best suited for paved roads and are not recommended for more dusty conditions like you might find on gravel roads. The dry filter has slightly higher filtration at 99.2 percent than the 98.6 percent
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• Recommendation for Air Intake and Pre-Filter for Gravel Roads on a 2003 Dodge Ram with 5.7 Liter V8
• The aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System, # AFE54-10502, does work best on paved roads. For gravel roads with more dust, you would have to clean it more frequently to maintain performance. For your 2003 Dodge Ram with a 5.7 liter V-8, I recommend the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro Dry S Filter, # AFE51-10502. This unit is designed for paved and semi-dusty roads. You can also use a pre-filter, # AFE28-10041, for even more protection. We also carry these pre-filters in red (# A
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• Replacement Pro Dry Air Filter for a 2008 Toyota Sequoia with aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake Stage 2
• Yes, we have a replacement Pro Dry filter, item # AFE21-90032, for your aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System with Pro 5R Oil-Based Filter. The dimensions of the replacement filters for this air intake system are flange - 5-1/2 inch, base - 7 inches x 10 inches, top 5-1/2 inches, and height 8 inches. I would also recommend using a pre-filter to protect your Pro Dry filter from mud and debris. The aFe Magnum Shield Pre-Filter - Blue, item # AFE28-10134, will work with this filter and is als
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• Is the Pro Guard 7 Filter Included with the AFE Direct Cold Air Intake System Pre Oiled
• The filter on your Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System is pre oiled.
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