Dirty air filter...

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Fri 21 Oct 2005 11:44
Dirty air filter... - Miller
Does a dirty air filter have an adverse effect on MPG?
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 11:45
Dirty air filter... - Xileno {P}
Yes
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 11:49
Dirty air filter... - mfarrow
Ah the great debate...

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=29999&...f

I'm not sure myself. I had mine changed 10k/2 years ago and emissions have actually improved since then, and I haven't noticed increased fuel consumption.

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Mike Farrow
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 11:54
Dirty air filter... - artful dodger {P}
Not sure about a dirty air filter, but a partially blocked one certainly does. I once had a field mouse nest in the intake to the air filter and it had a remarkable effect on the engine performance, almost loosing all power. The mechanic said he had never seen one before!


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Fri 21 Oct 2005 13:24
Dirty air filter... - Red Baron
I'm not surprised that the engine lost all power. The little so-and-so is supposed to be on the treadmill and not building a nest for a snooze!
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