How did you come to the conclusion you were getting a 2-3 MPG increase in MPG on the Lightning? Was it through recording and hand calculating miles driven divided by gallons used to fill AND then comparing before and after so you had an accurate picture of the difference? Or, was it via an onboard computer or just a guess? I have had mostly V8 trucks my entire life and never once saw even a 1 MPG increase let alone 2-3 MPG from a drop in K&N. CAI's don't provide 2-3 MPG gains. If you could see a real 2-3 MPG gain from a drop in K&N type air filter every car mfg on the planet would start using them.Its a new 2011 Riot and I put in the K&N at around 1900 miles so it was a new air filter I took out. I also have a K&N in my Ford Lightning and I got a 2-3 mpg increase and just a little bit more pop off the line. I felt a little faster acceleration and I started fuelly the day after I insalled the filter in my Patriot. I wish I would have had a before and after between the two filters. I gueess if it is a placebo Im ok with that because it makes me smile, thats good.
Using the "Buttdyno" eh? good enough for meIts a new 2011 Riot and I put in the K&N at around 1900 miles so it was a new air filter I took out. I also have a K&N in my Ford Lightning and I got a 2-3 mpg increase and just a little bit more pop off the line. I felt a little faster acceleration and I started fuelly the day after I insalled the filter in my Patriot. I wish I would have had a before and after between the two filters. I gueess if it is a placebo Im ok with that because it makes me smile, thats good.
