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I own a 2005 Ford Focus Zx4. It has approximately 75,000 miles on it, and is equipped with a lifetime air filter.
After pulling some of the worst air filters out of vehicles that I have ever seen in my life, I have become a pretty firm believer that an air filter cannot be lifetime- not if you want the car to run a good, long life.
My air filter housing is sealed. Once the seal is broken, the housing is ruined, as you literally have to cut the air filter out. Other than that, K&N does not make an air filter compatible with my car, with the housing that I have.
I have priced around, looking for a new "lifetime" air filter/housing for my car- as I would like to change it out no later than 100,000 miles, however the cheapest I have found (after labor) is $450. A bit steep in price, at least for me.
My friend suggested I look into getting a Cold Air Intake for my car. I have weighed the pros and the cons in regards to the Cold Air Intake against an Air Filter. The worst con seemed to be that the engine could be flooded more easily with the Intake than it would an Air Filter- but I generally don't try to wade my car through streams, so I figured no worries.
So, my question is, would the Cold Air Intake be the better option? Or not? Opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I am thinking about tinting my windows, but am not sure because of the amount of miles my car has on it. Would it be worth it?
Thank you, but as mentioned, I cannot replace my Air Filter. It is sealed.
In order to replace my air filter I either have to buy a new Lifetime Air Filter (sealed in a new housing) for $450, or buy a whole new housing + the replaceable Air Filters. I am not sure what other housing type would run.
After pulling some of the worst air filters out of vehicles that I have ever seen in my life, I have become a pretty firm believer that an air filter cannot be lifetime- not if you want the car to run a good, long life.
My air filter housing is sealed. Once the seal is broken, the housing is ruined, as you literally have to cut the air filter out. Other than that, K&N does not make an air filter compatible with my car, with the housing that I have.
I have priced around, looking for a new "lifetime" air filter/housing for my car- as I would like to change it out no later than 100,000 miles, however the cheapest I have found (after labor) is $450. A bit steep in price, at least for me.
My friend suggested I look into getting a Cold Air Intake for my car. I have weighed the pros and the cons in regards to the Cold Air Intake against an Air Filter. The worst con seemed to be that the engine could be flooded more easily with the Intake than it would an Air Filter- but I generally don't try to wade my car through streams, so I figured no worries.
So, my question is, would the Cold Air Intake be the better option? Or not? Opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I am thinking about tinting my windows, but am not sure because of the amount of miles my car has on it. Would it be worth it?
Thank you, but as mentioned, I cannot replace my Air Filter. It is sealed.
In order to replace my air filter I either have to buy a new Lifetime Air Filter (sealed in a new housing) for $450, or buy a whole new housing + the replaceable Air Filters. I am not sure what other housing type would run.