Been using K&N's in all my cars and motorcycles since 1970's!! Great filters no re-buying just clean and re-use. In my 2013 after removing the charcoal filter it has a little bit deeper intake sound NOT real loud.

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

Right! This is exactly what I was going for

This was day 1 of being a Crosstrek owner. Literally. Went with spectre brand filter tho Mine is a 2022 premium base manual, and going up hills it saves me from dropping a gear after I switch back to paper while the spectre filter was drying out for a couple days

just checking back after your modification to see the inside of your air box beyond the k&n to see just how much grime got past. Ive always run k&n in all of my vehicles and i have one in my crosstrek right now. I have yet to cut out my carbon filter yet and would like to see the difference between the two of us. id love to help you on the next video and could send you pictures of my filter vs yours for future viewers... and science. i have another month before i clean my filter. hope to hear from you soon.

Beast mode.... Activated

Hola este filtro se puede instalar en un Subaru xv turbo diesel? Gracias

Not just more power. I also got better MPG after upgrading the filtering. I got 46+ MPG on a tank with my 2016 2.slo/CVT...with stock tires. Now I use tires 1“ taller. I can still get mid-high 30s hwy at 55-60MPH.

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@vicant2961

Жыл бұрын

what's the exact size of your tires? please share

@RKmndo

Жыл бұрын

@@vicant2961 225/60R17. Stock on 1st-gen Crosstreks is 225/55R17. I'm currently running Falken Wildpeak AT Trails.

@carloscarmona7667

8 ай бұрын

I have a 21 crosstrek sport with same tires now and it has the 2.5l, did you change just air filter or did you also cut out the carbon out of the box like video,please advise,thanks.

@RKmndo

8 ай бұрын

I removed the carbon filter. The airfilter is a dry, cotton, high-flow filter from DNA. I also use 0W30 oil, with a quart of Duralube.

After 11 months with this mod have you noticed an increase of fuel mileage or a decrease?

Wouldn't the computer make adjustments after a awhile

I have a 22 XV, but I don't have the same screen you got in the middle between the gauges, and I couldn't modify the middle screen to make it simple just like yours since I think it looks much better. Do you know how? I tried fiddling it in the settings but nothing came out unfortunately.

@Smithcraft1

6 ай бұрын

It looks like it's just the speedometer screen. You use the switches on the lower left side of the steering wheel to cycle through the different displays.

That carbon filter is part of the emissions control, so technically removing it makes the car non-compliant. Depending on the state inspection process - a small gamble. However, you should check out the dyno results and other details done if you really want to do this - kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGV-z7GEe6TNqbQ.html - otherwise the K&N seems like a no-brainer.

I am thinking about buying a Crosstrek and modifying it for off-roading in Northern California. What year and trim model do you recommend?

@lolvids2

2 ай бұрын

get the bigger 2.5 engine for sure

Couldn’t get all the adhesive off and wound up using a wire brush. What would happen if a small speck of plastic or adhesive debris were to be sucked up?

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

Nothing good.. I would suggest taking a razor blade and getting as much off as you can. If it won’t come off with all that effort, then it’s unlikely to come off on its own into the intake.

@tysonduquette1414

Ай бұрын

Does this affect a cars inspection?? I live in NY where we cant get away w/ anything!!!

So swapping out filter but additionally getting rid of the charcoal filter? Are you supposed to replace that charcoal filter in normal maintenance?

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

It's not part of routine maintenance. I can't imagine it gets that dirty though since there's the filter in front of it and most cars don't even have that. Do you still have your stock FR-S intake?

@JakeRogue

Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickKasilag yea besides the drop in filter it’s all stock in the engine bay (excluding oil cooler)

How does the crosstrek do with the bike on the back? I have a crosstrek and I'm thinking of getting a honda crf250.

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

It does just fine with my 2022 KLX140RF, even for long road trips. I hauled my 2007 YZ250 with it a few times, but only for short trips (feels sluggish with my big bike and car packed with gear.)

@iphone3gsdivine

Жыл бұрын

Damn I got a crf450 I guess that would be a problem for me lol

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

@@iphone3gsdivine It's the tongue weight rating that's limited on the Crosstrek. Does yours have aftermarket / heavier duty suspension?

@SeanSR

9 ай бұрын

I have a 5x8 trailer and 1 quad and 2 full size dirt bikes, pull it about 15 miles each way to our riding spot. Been doing it for about 5 years now and never had a problem. kzread.infocZB8oVU2Cn8?si=qxh2RK8skTCGoQPM

can we get an update ? !!!

subaru already has designed their air filters and intake for maximum efficiency learned that back in 2004 on a wrx i had. replacement air intakes are a waste of money.

Would taking the charcoal filter off show up on emissions test?

@PatOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

No it will not. And the inspector should have no reason to open up your airbox to check for that

@constructapex2021

Жыл бұрын

@@PatOutdoors thats kinda wat i figured

I saw the thumbnail on the video with your dirtbike on a hitch rack… has that worked well so far and not been too heavy?

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

I’ve loaded my Kawasaki on this hitch at least 20 times this past year, it’s worked well. But then again my air cooled bike is only 215 lbs. my 280 lb Yamaha feels noticeably heavier when driving though

@bamaboy145

11 ай бұрын

Which hitch do you have on the trek? I was worried about all the weight on the hitch if I put a full size bike on it. I’ve got a yz that looks similarly built to yours and then also a 250f. Would be nice to use the trek to haul them (one at a time obviously) without a trailer

I’m still under warranty too? I only have a power train warranty so in theory wouldn’t modification of something not related to the power train not void the warranty

@fyshi6226

6 ай бұрын

In theory it wouldn't but its likely they would find a way to make whatever you did a potential cause to avoid a claim

Any update on the modification? Did you notice a difference?

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

Little bit more response down low and you could hear the induction noise, but you're not gonna feel a just a few HP. Maybe if you change the exhaust, manifold, tune, etc then you could physically feel a difference.

@SeanSR

9 ай бұрын

@@PatrickKasilag what happen with the mpg? up/down?

will this affect smoging the car in CA?

@Smithcraft1

6 ай бұрын

It might depending on if it is required in the visual inspection. If you wanted to, you could purchase another housing and have one that you put on for your tests that has the filter, and one for the rest of the year that doesn't have the filter.

Does it change the Intake sound? Would like to get a little more grunt without paying for a cold air intake or sub-performing cone filter. Ideas?

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

It's a very minimal change in sound, but yes it is a bit louder

@anthonyjulson8840

Жыл бұрын

If you want more sound, pull the resonator off the bottom of the intake box.

@danielfair4675

Жыл бұрын

Don't waste $ on a CAI

I would clean it with every oil change.

Here is the thing though, they let more air in but that includes particles. But I doubt that makes a difference in 5-6 years of ownership.

@PatrickKasilag

Жыл бұрын

Right, and most cars didn't even have a charcoal filter in the airbox from factory anyway (for decades)

@PoleVaultProject

Жыл бұрын

I agree I’ve been an auto mechanic since 2013 and I just bought a cross trek and noticed this extra filter. I also noted a very acknowledgeable change in both throttle response and pickup after 3,000rpm. Before I felt like the power and was extremely linear. Maybe a Flow Bottleneck from the charcoal filter.

@benjaminless3269

Жыл бұрын

The charcoal filtre is designed for engine shut-off - preventing positive crank case fumes venting to atmospheric air and other hydrocarbon emissions escaping, back up through the intake track such as unburned fuel from port injection systems. It's an emission thing.

2023 and I still wonder why people buy K&N and not AEM dryflow filters.

@isack707

6 ай бұрын

Well fuck me I just bought a k&N for my crosstrek

@514aam

6 ай бұрын

@@isack707 return it!

@dukeberry6933

Ай бұрын

Should not buy and use K&N ever

Im still under warranty 😭

@anthonyjulson8840

Жыл бұрын

They aren't looking for a charcoal filter. Mines been out since I brought the car home with less than 100 miles.

This pre-filter is not fitted on European Crosstreks 🤔

@PatrickKasilag

9 ай бұрын

My point exactly. Some people in the comments talk about how bad removing this is when it doesn’t even come from factory on older models or foreign models..

@louisd9795

9 ай бұрын

@@PatrickKasilag It actually looks 😅, I'm French and I don't have it on mine, there are a few pieces that are different, while mine is from 2016. But unfortunately it's extremely hard to find accessories here.. like all the LP Aventure parts, the lift kits, everything is complicated to get..