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tes – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Okay, After reading the group for some time I decided to install the K&N air filter. Well after visiting two part stores in my area that had the wrong filter listed for my model I am supposed to get it this afternoon…. Acording to K&N technical support at phone : 909-684-9762 1997 Ford Explorer with OHV V-6 the correct part number is E-0996 (cannister type air filter) The part listed in the books and computers at the major auto part stores is E-0995.. It looks like it should fit, but it is ~1 inch too long for the stock airbox.

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Okay, After reading the group for some time I decided to install the K&N air filter. Well after visiting two part stores in my area that had the wrong filter listed for my model I am supposed to get it this afternoon…. Acording to K&N technical support at phone : 909-684-9762 1997 Ford Explorer with OHV V-6 the correct part number is E-0996 (cannister type air filter) The part listed in the books and computers at the major auto part stores is E-0995.. It looks like it should fit, but it is ~1 inch too long for the stock airbox.

I also had a similar problem with my ‘98 Sport….K&N is supposed to be recifying the problem

Response:

Okay, After reading the group for some time I decided to install the K&N air filter. Well after visiting two part stores in my area that had the wrong filter listed for my model I am supposed to get it this afternoon…. Acording to K&N technical support at phone : 909-684-9762 1997 Ford Explorer with OHV V-6 the correct part number is E-0996 (cannister type air filter)

Part II: Installed the K&N, topped off the fuel tank and drove around all week… the K& N from the factory does not need to be oiled before its first installation,  as it is already presoaked and sealed in a heavy poly bag. Installation was open clamp, lift off air intake, take out old filter, put in new and resecure.. the guy at Dirty Parts in Culver City said that he had one on every one of his cars and trucks including his wife’s Ford Taurus and that it woud make a big difference. 1. No check engine light, did not need to reset the computer.. 2. Subjectively : the engine spool up is smoother, also seems to be revving slightly slower at a given speed … I can’t accurately tell if there is difference in the tachomenter, but it "feels" that way. In the past from the first day of ownership, around town driving in Southern California has not varied more than 16.6 ~16.8 MPG with the A/C and defroster off in normal traffic. With the air conditioner and or the defroster cycling on and off aroung town, including freeway is  ~12.8 MPG After installing the K&N (drop in filter only..) This first tank of gas turned out to be mixed mode driving with the A/C and defroster both being used within the week. Also a couple of Gallons =17.22 MPG Your Mileage WILL vary…

Response:

Okay, After reading the group for some time I decided to install the K&N air filter. Well after visiting two part stores in my area that had the wrong filter listed for my model I am supposed to get it this afternoon…. Acording to K&N technical support at phone : 909-684-9762 1997 Ford Explorer with OHV V-6 the correct part number is E-0996 (cannister type air filter) The part listed in the books and computers at the major auto part stores is E-0995.. It looks like it should fit, but it is ~1 inch too long for the stock airbox.

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