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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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hi, i have a 2001 4 cyld automatic with 127 k on it it runs great ,had a new timing belt Put t in at 90k , i totally for got to change the air filter going on 50k , what will happen ,because now it runs great and they say if it aint broke don't fix it. asap thank you if anyone has ever done this .
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Not as much air goes in = lower power.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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All will be good just swap out the old filter for a new one and get back a few extra ponies.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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^^^ agree. You should be changing your air filter once a year (apx.)
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

This doesn't apply to regular maintenance items. Change your air filter.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by majik
if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

This doesn't apply to regular maintenance items. Change your air filter.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR GOOD ANSWERS

ITS OFF to hyundai for a new filter
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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NOOOOOOO! Just go to the local parts store. The filter will be twice the price if you get it at the stealership.... I mean dealership.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pas1216
NOOOOOOO! Just go to the local parts store. The filter will be twice the price if you get it at the stealership.... I mean dealership.
OK THANKS ,Il go to walmart and get a FRAM
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Try a K&N instead
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