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2015 Ford Transit Air Filter May Be the Only One You Will Ever Need

K&N 33-5024 replacement air filter for Ford Transit

Designed to fit into the factory air box, the K&N 33-5024 replacement air filter is backed by a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty.

First introduced in 1965, the Ford Transit is primarily a cargo van that can also serve as a passenger van or minibus. The chassis can also serve as the base for a pickup truck. There have been five generations of the vehicle, which was the first product manufactured by Ford of Europe. It was marketed through Western Europe and Australia and by the end of the century was available worldwide. It was introduced into North America in 2013 and K&N was quick to produce the 33-5024 replacement air filter for the 2015 version of the Ford Transit.

It has been the best selling light commercial vehicle in Europe for 40 years. In some countries it introduced the term “transit” as a generic title for any light commercial van the size of this vehicle. Not only manufactured in Europe, the van is now also made in Asia and North America for worldwide sale.

The Transit has roots back to the Ford Taurus Transit van manufactured in Germany and introduced in 1953. A 1.3-liter inline-four engine from the Ford Taunus was used as the powerplant. In 1955 the engine capacity was increased to 1.5 liters.

The Transit was different from the European commercial vehicles of the day because it featured American-inspired styling. It had a wide track giving it an advantage over the European models in carrying heavier loads. Most of the components used in the van were adapted from Ford’s car lines of the time. Ford in Europe offered the van in a number of body styles including a panel van with a long or short wheelbase, a pickup truck, minibus, crew-cab and more.

K&N 99-5000 Air Filter Cleaner Kit

The K&N 99-5000 Air Filter Cleaner Kit can be used to clean the air filter so that it can be used practically forever.

A United Kingdom 1.7- or 2.0-liter Essex V-4 gasoline engine powered the first generation models from 1965 to 1978. The use of a short V-8 permitted Ford to minimize the length of the engine compartment in front of the driver. A diesel engine was also available as an option. This model had a longer front to accommodate the larger engine. However, the diesel engine was not popular because it was underpowered and a Ford York engine replaced it in 1974.

For consumers in mainland Europe, the German-made Ford 1.3-, 1.5-, 1.7- or 2.0-liter Taunus V-4 was used to power the van. The longer nose diesel version was also equipped with a Ford 3.0-liter Ford Essex V-6 engine that was made in the UK for high performance applications including vans used by police and ambulance services. In 1974 an inline 6-cylinder engine used on the Ford Falcon was also used.

An interesting side note is that the British Police reported that in the 1970s, 95 percent of all robberies in which the criminals used a vehicle involved the Ford Transit.

Ford of Europe and Ford in North America partnered to design the fifth and newest generation Transit. Ford offers it in two distinct body forms, mid-size front wheel drive and full size rear wheel driver. The exterior borrows from the fourth generation model and showcases a kinetic design used by the OneFord global models since 2010. The interior borrows from the third generation Ford Focus.

It is imperative that commercial vehicles perform well if for no other reason than businesses rely on their dependability. K&N offers the K&N 33-5024 replacement air filter for the 2015 models. These performance air filters are designed to improve horsepower and increases acceleration by using a high-flow washable cotton filter media. Durable and dependable, these air filters feature four to six layers of cotton gauze media sandwiched between two aluminum wire screens. The cotton media is treated with a specially formulated grade of filter oil that causes the cotton strands to become tacky so that the filter can catch impurities while still flowing clean air to your engine.

Cleaning the air filter is easy to do with the K&N filter cleaning kit. The package includes cleaner and air filter oil to restore the air filter’s efficiency. K&N is so sure of the reliability of these air filters that it offers an extraordinary 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty.

The K&N 33-5024 replacement air filter fits the following models of the Ford Transit:
2015 Ford Transit 350 HD 3.7L V6
2015 Ford Transit 350 HD 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Transit 350 HD 3.2L L5 Diesel
2015 Ford Transit 350 3.7L V6
2015 Ford Transit 350 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Transit 350 3.2L L5 Diesel
2015 Ford Transit 250 3.7L V6
2015 Ford Transit 250 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Transit 250 3.2L L5 Diesel
2015 Ford Transit 150 3.7L V6
2015 Ford Transit 150 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Transit 150 3.2L L5 Diesel

You can view all the air filters that K&N makes for the Ford Transit series at the Air Filters for the Ford Transit 150, Air Filters for the Ford Transit 250, and Air Filters for the Ford Transit 350 HD pages. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

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2003-2016 Subaru K&N Replacement Air Filter Meets Vehicle's Clean-Air Needs

K&N 33-2304 Replacement Air Filter fits more than 230 models of 2003-2016 Subaru vehicles

The nearly square K&N 33-2304 Replacement Air Filter fits more than 230 models of 2003-2016 Subaru vehicles.

Raise your hand if you or your service shop have changed your car's air filter this year. Why might we not be seeing a big show of hands? Today's fuel-injected engines are so efficient and carbureted engines are so decreasingly prevalent, air filter service is not top of mind. Generally replacing or cleaning the air filter is called for about every 50,000 miles, or about every four years, depending on driving conditions.

For the millions of us who have a 2003-2016 Subaru as a daily driver, air filter service is certainly not a daily concern. In the American southwest and drier regions of South America, Asia, Australia, and North Africa we may think about it a bit more. Or, if we're doing some club racing or local rally driving, we are certainly attuned to the clean-air needs of our Subi's naturally aspirated flat four-cylinder boxer and turbocharged diesels.

For many years, K&N has made performance products available for Subaru vehicles from model years 1998 through 2011 worldwide, for engines from the 1.8L through 3.6L, and the 2.0L hybrid. Today K&N is also manufacturing the 33-2304 replacement air filter for the range of Subaru vehicles built from 2003 to 2016 (see the K&N applications list below and online). That's a lot of cars now able to benefit from K&N's unique and effective air filter design and engineering, something they've been perfecting since the 1960s.

Subaru engine compartment with K&N air filter

Most of the Subaru airboxes are in the front of the engine compartment and replacing the air filter is easily accomplished with no special tools.

Now, when it comes time to service the air filter, more than 230 models of Impreza, WRX, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, Forester, and Tribeca (plus certain Chrysler 300C and Fiat Thema diesels), the washable, reusable K&N 33-2304 replacement air filter can be the part of choice.

These distinctive all-wheel drive vehicles, all aimed at efficiency while being fun to drive, can be found everywhere on the world stage. Be it the Outback performing family wagon duties; the Legacy offering comfortable commutes; or the Tribeca spiriting you and six friends to the slopes for ski weekends, Subaru will be there.

Dream of your Forester crossover crossing the Sahara in the Dakar; envision your WRX burning up a Formula Drift course; imagine your Impreza sedan sidling up to the Prada store on Rodeo Drive, then give it fresh-flowing air with the 33-3204. It is designed to give your car better acceleration, boost the horsepower, and provide better filtration than the stock filter, without voiding a new-vehicle warranty. Its 10-Year/Million-Mile Warranty make it the last replacement air filter you'll need.

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Clean and recharge the K&N 33-2304 air filter using the cleaner and recharger oil in the 90-5050 Filter Care Service Kit.

The airboxes on most of these vehicles are easily found in the front of the engine compartment (consult your owner's manual, and the installation instructions). They have clip closures on top and the intake hose doesn't need to be removed. The stock filter is removed and the K&N dropped back into the space. It is that simple.

Mark your calendar and when it's time to clean the filter, use K&N's 90-5000 filter care service kit. The recommended time frame is about every 50,000 miles, under normal highway driving conditions, but servicing can be performed more frequently if you got your wish to run that rally. The cotton gauze filter material can be sprayed with K&N's Power Kleen cleaner, rinsed, dried, and sprayed with recharging oil before replacing it in the airbox.

With this maintenance system you won't fill up the landfill with disposable filters and your Subaru will be breathing deeply for years to come.

The following Subaru, Fiat, and Chrysler models can be fitted with the K&N 33-2304 replacement air filter:
2016 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK 2.0L H4 - Exc. Hybrid
2016 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 - Non-US
2016 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2016 SUBARU XV 1.6L H4
2016 SUBARU WRX STI 2.5L H4
2016 SUBARU WRX 2.0L H4
2016 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L H6
2016 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2016 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2016 SUBARU LEVORG 1.6L H4
2016 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6L H6
2016 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2016 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2016 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2016 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.6L H4
2016 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2016 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2016 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2015 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK 2.0L H4 - Exc. Hybrid
2015 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 - Non-US
2015 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2015 SUBARU XV 1.6L H4
2015 SUBARU WRX STI 2.5L H4
2015 SUBARU WRX 2.0L H4
2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L H6
2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2015 SUBARU LEVORG 1.6L H4
2015 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6L H6
2015 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2015 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2015 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2015 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.6L H4
2015 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2015 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2015 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2015 LANCIA THEMA 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK 2.0L H4 - Exc. Hybrid
2014 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 - Non-US
2014 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2014 SUBARU XV 1.6L H4
2014 SUBARU WRX STI 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU WRX 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.6L H6
2014 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L H6
2014 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2014 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2014 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2014 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6L H6
2014 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2014 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.6L H4
2014 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2014 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2014 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2014 LANCIA THEMA 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK 2.0L H4
2013 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4
2013 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2013 SUBARU XV 1.6L H4
2013 SUBARU WRX STI 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU WRX 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.6L H6
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L H6
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2013 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2013 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2013 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6L H6
2013 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.6L H4
2013 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2013 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2013 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2013 LANCIA THEMA 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2012 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4
2012 SUBARU XV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2012 SUBARU XV 1.6L H4
2012 SUBARU WRX STI 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU WRX 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.6L H6
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L H6
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2012 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2012 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2012 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6L H6
2012 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.5L H4
2012 SUBARU FORESTER TURBO 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2012 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2012 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2012 LANCIA THEMA 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2011 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.6L H6
2011 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2011 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L H6
2011 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2011 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2011 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2011 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6L H6
2011 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.5L H4
2011 SUBARU FORESTER TURBO 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2011 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2011 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2011 LANCIA THEMA 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2010 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.6L H6
2010 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6L H6
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2010 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4
2010 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2010 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2010 SUBARU LEGACY 3.6L H6
2010 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L H4
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L H4
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.5L H4
2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2010 CHRYSLER 300C 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2009 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.6L H6
2009 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2009 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0L H6
2009 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2009 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2009 SUBARU LEGACY IV 3.0L H6
2009 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4 - 165BHP
2009 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2009 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2009 SUBARU LEGACY GT 2.5L H4
2009 SUBARU LEGACY 3.0L H6
2009 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.0L H4
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L H4
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.0L H4
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L H4
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.5L H4
2009 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L H4
2009 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4
2009 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2009 CHRYSLER 300C 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.6L H6
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2008 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0L H6
2008 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2008 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2008 SUBARU LEGACY IV 3.0L H6
2008 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4 - 165BHP
2008 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2008 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2008 SUBARU LEGACY GT 2.5L H4
2008 SUBARU LEGACY 3.0L H6
2008 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L H4
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.0L H4
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L H4
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.0L H4
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L H4
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.5L H4
2008 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 - From 4/08
2008 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0L H4 DIESEL
2008 CHRYSLER 300C 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2007 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0L H6
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2007 SUBARU LEGACY IV 3.0L H6
2007 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4 - 165BHP
2007 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2007 SUBARU LEGACY GT 2.5L H4
2007 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.0L H4
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.0L H4
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0L H4
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA 1.5L H4
2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2007 CHRYSLER 300C 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2006 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2006 SUBARU OUTBACK XT 2.5L H4
2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0L H6
2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2006 SUBARU LEGACY IV 3.0L H6
2006 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4 - 165BHP
2006 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4
2006 SUBARU LEGACY GT 2.5L H4
2006 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2006 CHRYSLER 300C 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2005 SUBARU TRIBECA 3.0L H6
2005 SUBARU OUTBACK XT 2.5L H4
2005 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0L H6
2005 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4
2005 SUBARU LEGACY IV 3.0L H6
2005 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4 - 165BHP
2005 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 - 138/165BHP
2005 SUBARU LEGACY GT 2.5L H4
2005 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L H4
2005 CHRYSLER 300C 3.0L V6 DIESEL
2004 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0L H6 - Non-US, 245BHP
2004 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4 - Non-US
2004 SUBARU LEGACY IV 3.0L H6
2004 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4 - 165BHP
2004 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 - 138BHP
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0L H6 - Non-US, 245BHP
2003 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4 - Non-US, 165BHP
2003 SUBARU LEGACY IV 3.0L H6
2003 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.5L H4 - 165BHP
2003 SUBARU LEGACY IV 2.0L H4 - 138BHP

You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

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David Haagsma from H&M Motorsports Wins SxS Pro Class at WORCS Lake Havasu

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Recently, David switched to side-by-side racing. He prefers it due to the lessened possibility of injury.

David Haagsma, member of the H&M Motorsports team finished first in the SxS Pro Class at WORCS Round Four race in Lake Havasu, California, on March 23, 2016. It was his second win of the season.

Haagsma took control of the race in the first lap and was never seriously challenged. In four races in the WORCS circuit so far this season, he has won two and dropped out with mechanical problems in two.

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High flying Haagsma is no stranger to racing. He has been racing professionally since he was 11 years old.

He finished 18th in the Second Round of the Texas National at Kemp, Texas on April 7, 2016. The race is part of the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series where he earned 9 points. He also finished seventh in the Third Round of the ATV Spring Nationals at Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, Tennessee on April 21, 2016 and picked up 29 points.

A K&N Filters’ sponsored racer, Haagsma races a Honda TRX-450 side-by-side in the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series and a Polaris RZR in WORCS.

Now 23 years old, Haagsma has been racing for 18 or 19 years. First starting on motorcycles, he has been riding motorcycles or ATVs since he was 4 years old.

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"My dad was into motorcycles and he showed me how to ride. He bought me a dirt bike when I was about 4 years old," he said.

He noted that he got into riding ATVs because of his friends. "My friends had ATVs," he said. "So I ended up riding a quad with them. I quit racing bikes and joined my friends racing quads and I really got into it. It got to be pretty competitive in the local team events and then I decided to go to bigger races. I did pretty good and decided to stick with it."

His first race was in Taft, California, not too far from his home in Bakersfield, California, when he was about 11 or 12 years old. "It was a flat track race on a quad. I didn’t finish because I ran out of gas. I rode the quad all day and then went out to race," he quipped. "My dad’s friends still make fun of him, but it was a good memory."

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He won his first race about two weeks later. It was an ATV quad race in the kids’ class.He turned pro when he was 11 years old. "I watched the pro racers and thought that it was something I always wanted to do. I did well in the amateur class, so I went pro. I started making money and I really enjoyed it. When it happened it was pretty cool."

He has been racing in WORCS since he was 16 years old. This is his first year racing in the AMA Nationals. He won the WORCS championship last year. Although he continues to race the WORCS circuit, he is now focusing more on the Nationals. He noted that there are more races in an AMA Nationals series and the competition is tougher. He is in seventh or eight place overall, but expects to do better in the remaining races and to have better results in the circuit next year.

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As a pro he seeks out sponsors and has found the task to be fairly easy. He got his first by emailing the company. "They’re one of my biggest sponsors to date. When I was 13 I just sent them an email and they started giving me discounts on their products. They called me, helped me out with my racing and I started getting better results."

"I started gaining attention among people in the industry, I met a lot of people and I networked," he added.

He noted that many of the sponsors he gathered when he was 13 and 14 years old are still with him today.

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K&N Filters was one of his first sponsors. "I thought they were out of reach for quads," he said. "But I was able to get them and I have been with them for multiple years. I ran their products before they sponsored me. I bought them. After I got the sponsorship I get products from them for free.

"It’s working out great," he continued. "I run their air filters on everything, both the quad and RZR. Anything I ask for I get pretty much the next day. The relationship with them has been really good. I’ve even had my ATVs featured in some K&N ads."

His future plans are to continue racing in the AMA ATV Motocross Nationals. "I really enjoy running side-by-side. Side-by-sides are getting really popular. It’s a lot of fun and there is less chance of injury," he said.

He wants to race as long as he can. "As long as I make money at it and as long as I can afford to do it I will keep doing it," he concluded.

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AFT Customs Cimeron Honda CB750-836 Streetfighter is Turning Heads

Jim Giuffra and the team at AFT Customs are pioneers and leading innovators of the custom metric motorcycle industry. Since 1987, they have been building motorcycles that “will be popular 5 years from now, not bikes that were popular 5 years ago,” as Jim said it. Their nearly 30 years in the industry, expertise in custom welding and metal work, and a performance-oriented mindset with classic styling and modern functionality mean that when you see an AFT Customs motorcycle, you look twice. Do yourself a favor and do more than just glance twice. Take a long look, examine every detail, and appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that go into every AFT Customs build, including the Cimeron.

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs

AFT’s attention to detail is second to none and apparent in every detail of the Cimeron.

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs side view

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs with Wiseco Piston 836cc big bore kitInternally, the CB750 motor measures 836cc courtesy of a Wiseco Piston big bore kit.

The CB750 streetfighter recipe has been done before- many-a-time. The Cimeron isn’t your average CB streetfighter, though. Suspension duties are handled by a Yamaha R1 superbike front end and RaceTech G3-S rear monoshock. The motor has been bored out and fitted with a Wiseco Piston big bore kit bringing the displacement to 836cc. Twin Kehin carburetors feed the beast the clean air it needs through a custom-made K&N air filter. Beringer brakes are fitted front and rear inside custom Glenndyne wheels and Avon tires. Take all these performance parts, fit them together with classic styling and a beautiful blue, red, and carbon fiber aesthetic and you have a streetfighter that stands out from the crowd.

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs with Yamaha R1 suspension

Yamaha R1 suspension with ProTaper Tracker bars and Motogadget speedometer create a clean, performance-oriented front end.

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs front view
Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs back view

Finish work and attention to detail is where the Cimeron truly shines- cables custom-made to length, a clear brake fluid line serving as the reservoir, rear suspension adjustment peeking through the seat, the Motogadget speedometer flush-fit into the top riser, and an AFT Customs hydraulic clutch built specifically for the CB750 SOHC motor. The Cimeron is the ideal example of synergy – the end result being something greater than the sum of its parts.

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs with RaceTech G3-S custom monoshock

A RaceTech G3-S custom monoshock in the rear keeps with the clean lines and performance-oriented attention to detail of the Cimeron.

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs with ProTaper Tracker bars
Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs carbon fiber housing

When asked about why Jim and AFT Customs decided to put a K&N air filter on the Cimeron, Jim replied, "I remember using K&N products in the early ‘80s. The quality is something I can risk my reputation with."

Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs carbon fiber trim
Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs back view
Honda CB 750-836 by AFT Customs throttle body

Jim and the guys are in the process of finishing up a VTX1300 for a customer so look out for that bike to make waves in the metric community sometime in 2016. Oh, and if you’re interested, the Cimeron is for sale. Send Jim a message at aftcustoms.com and say K&N sent you. Jim Giuffra and AFT Customs are quoted as saying “No job is too small. We can customize your motorcycle or build you one from the ground up.” With 30+ years’ experience and beautiful examples such as the Cimeron, AFT Customs continues to be a leading innovator of the custom metric motorcycle industry.

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Dodge Durango & Jeep Grand Cherokee K&N Cabin Air Filter Helps Keep Owners Comfortable

Dodge Durango & Jeep Grand Cherokee cabin air filter K&N VF3012

The Durango and Grand Cherokee share the same almost-square K&N VF3012 replacement cabin air filter, designed and constructed for greater air flow and pollutant-trapping capabilities.

When it comes to describing a vehicle of capability, toughness, and all-around utility, most people of a certain age will say, "Jeep". When we Google the first sport utility vehicle, there's the Willys Jeep Station Wagon of 1948. Today it is the Grand Cherokee that tops the SUV roster, after its roll-out in 1992.

Dodge Durango & Jeep Grand Cherokee cabin air filter K&N VF3012 packaging

K&N's distinctive white packaging makes it easy to find the VF3012 replacement cabin air filter on the shelf of your local auto parts store.

When it comes to describing an all-American full-size pickup truck, people of all ages will probably say "Dodge". It was popular post-WWII as Jeep, and for its utility and affordability as the mid-priced line in Chrysler's automotive offerings. After decades of service in the pickup segment, Dodge's Durango joined the SUV family, making its debut in 1998.

Until 2010, these vehicles were characterized by body-on-frame construction atop a truck chassis with long wheelbases capable of towing up to 7,000 lbs and seating five to eight. They could pretty much climb any mountain, ford any stream, and transport any little league team in comfort and safety. In the U.S. they were classified as light trucks and not as closely regulated for fuel efficiency and emissions as passenger cars. Today that's different, including the air inside the cabin.

Since 2011 the third-generation Durango and fourth-generation Grand Cherokee have shared the same unibody platform and much of the same running gear, four-wheel independent suspension and two standard engines. Typical of Chrysler's emphasis on engineering and safety, both got electronic stability control, a tire pressure-monitoring system, power driver and passenger seats, satellite radio, USB/iPod interface, and back-up camera. In fact, the 2011 Grand Cherokee won 30 awards for off-road capability, luxury, value, best in class, and safety, including Top Safety Pick for 2011 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Best Buy for 2011 by Consumers Digest, and Truck of the Year by The Detroit News.

They also share well-designed air conditioning systems with dual-zone climate control with a cabin air filter to make interior air as clean and fresh as possible for all occupants. In 2015, the HVAC controls were integrated into an 8.4-in center touchscreen.

Although there are no government-issue rules for interior air quality, there is a maintenance rule for the cabin air filter that does a tremendous amount work for us and helps protect the HVAC system. Possibly taken for granted until we notice the air conditioning is not really cooling a full-size SUV, the cabin air filter needs to be changed or cleaned at least annually or about every 12,000 miles. It is a simple service requiring less than 10 steps and K&N can get the job done with the VF3012 washable, reusable cabin air filter.

The same nearly square K&N VF3012 replacement cabin air filter is designed to be used in 2011-1016 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos. It is constructed of a special electrostatically treated synthetic media in a sturdy and flexible frame. It has been engineered for a larger surface area to capture more dust and dirt particles than stock paper filters, plus slow the entry of most spores, mold, bacteria, and germs.

In the Durango and Grand Cherokee, the filter is mounted behind the shelf in the glove box, both of which need to be removed to access the filter compartment. K&N provides illustrated instructions for the VF3012 that show how to get to the cover that secures the filter compartment. After removing and disposing of the existing filter, the housing needs to be cleared of any additional debris before the K&N VF3012 can go in. It is a quick process that will keep the climate control performing at its best for months to come.

The best part of the story is the VF3012 can be washed more frequently if desired and reused for the lifetime of the vehicle. The 99-6000 refresher kit's cleaning spray and refresher fluid will restore the filter to full capacity after being rinsed in running water then air dried.

All of K&N's replacement cabin air filters are also backed by a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty: it's a three-level wining scenario, for the environment, the owner, and the SUV.

When sourcing a K&N replacement cabin air filter for your Durango or Grand Cherokee, use K&N's online Search by Vehicle tool to identify the correct model, then find an authorized retailer using the K&N Dealer Search tool to locate a store near you.

The VF3012 replaces the following part numbers:
Champ Labs CAF1890P
Dodge 68079487AA
Jeep 68079487AA
Micro-Guard 4031
WIX 24017

The following Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee models can use the VF3012 Replacement Cabin Air Filter:
2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6.4L V8
2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8
2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6
2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.0L V6 Diesel
2016 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8
2016 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6
2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6.4L V8
2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8
2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6
2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.0L V6 Diesel
2015 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8
2015 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6.4L V8
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.0L V6 Diesel
2014 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8
2014 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6.4L V8
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6
2013 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8
2013 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6
2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6.4L V8
2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8
2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6
2012 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8
2012 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.6L V6
2011 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8
2011 DODGE DURANGO 3.6L V6

You can view all the cabin air filters that K&N makes for the these vehicles at the Cabin Air Filters for the Dodge Durango page and Cabin Air Filters for the Jeep Grand Cherokee page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

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