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Re: Losing gas mileage; HELP!
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Originally Posted by Skyboi
Maybe I'm wrong but.....When you switch to the K&N filter, the filter channels more O2 to the engine. Subsequently the oxygen sensor senses the extra O2 and compensates my increasing the amount of fuel to compensate. therefore dropping the mpg but increasing the horsepower.
I was going to do the same thing for the increased power but a tech friend explained it to me and I decided that my power is fine...I need the mpg right now....try switching the filter back and do another mileage check....good luck
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Its not the k&n filter doing it. Mine improved my overall mileage a bit
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05 LE Crew Cab Smoke OR 4x4
mods - access lorado, bed extender,
airbox mod with K&N 
Scangage2/blendmount
Roadmaster Active Suspension
OEM hitch from nissanpart4u.com
NCD leveling kit installed 3/10/09 Thanks Adam!!
MVP Titan sticker on 3rd brake light.
2º Timing advance, Thanks John! 11/14/09
future mods - JBA Evol  , Injen Powerflow, and more 
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