K&N Engine Air Filter: High Performance, Premium, Washable, Replacement Filter: 1994-2004 Honda (HRV, CRV I, Civic V, Civic VI, CR-V, Civic HX, Civic GX, Civic Si, Civic Value Package), 33-2104

We recently purchased a 1999 Honda CR-v with 27,000 miles. It quickly became obvious the little SUV (2.0 liter 120 bhp) would have trouble keeping up with traffic unless the throttle pedal were on the floor.....something I'd rather avoid. I recalled a friend telling me he had installed a K & N air filter on his motorhome as the filter was extremely difficult and time consuming to get to. He said the motorhome had better performance after the installation. I thought what the heck, what do I have to lose other than $38. Spending the winter in Las Vegas, you can spend that in a casino in a blink of an eye. And if it performs in my CR-v, I'll stick one in my motorhome. I cannot believe the difference in the CR-v!! On grades where the transmission would have to shift down, the engine now pulls the grade with nominal throttle pressure. No need to shift down. I now have NO PROBLEM keeping up with traffic with the same throttle pressure as before. It's throttle response may not be on a par with the 2002 CR-v we test drove before buying the '99, but it's darn close. (The 2002's have a larger engine and about 30 bhp more). I have not noticed any increase in fuel mileage in the two weeks the filter has been on. Maybe it will come later. Bottom line?.........I'M HAPPY! Oh......it takes all of 60 seconds to change the filter on a CR-v. Quit thinking about a K&N and get one!