How Often Should I Clean and Service My S&B Filter?

The capacity of an air filter is directly related to how often you must service your filter. Capacity is defined as the total amount of contaminants/dirt particles that the filter will hold before reaching its termination point. The termination point is a predefined restriction number that is used as the cut-off point when measuring how much dirt a filter will hold. For typical passenger cars and light-duty trucks, 10” H2O is used at the termination point.

In OE applications, a new filter must be purchased every time the filter reaches maximum capacity. Not only is this costly, but it also creates unnecessary environmental waste. When an S&B intake kit or performance air filter is installed, you simply clean and re-oil the air filter per S&B’s specifications. Keep in mind that the conditions that the vehicle is operated under will determine how quickly it will take a specific filter to reach its capacity. With this being said, you can compare the ISO 5011 test results to find the difference in capacities for the OE air filter and the S&B air filter on the Orange County Diesel website just look up the part and click on the “extended information” tab.

The spreadsheet below is the Service Factor for each filter, this compares how the frequency of Servicing the Filter is affected. For example, if the S&B filter capacity is half that of the OE filter, the Service Factor is twice that of the OE filter. Simply put, you will have to clean the S&B filter in half the time you would normally take for an OE filter to load.

It is extremely important to clean and oil your filter correctly. Instructions, oil amounts and other pertinent information regarding S&B filters can be seen on the Orange County Diesel website in the description of each filter or intake and can also be found in the manual for the product under the “extended information” tab.

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST – We will answer your questions regarding  S&B filters. Ask about Free Shipping!

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying S&B filters, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

S&B Performance Intake Kit? How much horsepower will I see? Will it increase fuel economy?

Horsepower can be increased by increasing airflow to the vehicle’s engine. Typically, the OE stock air box and induction tube significantly restrict the airflow. S&B design’s its intake kits to increase the amount of horsepower by 5-10% by allowing the engine to breathe easier.

S&B does not publish horsepower results specific to each part because the majority of our competition makes outrageous horsepower claims that are unsupported and often are accompanied by the disclaimer “Up To, As Much As, or Results May Vary.” There is no standard for dyno testing, it is difficult to hold our competition accountable for their inflated claims. S&B utilizes its 1/2 million dollar, climate controlled lab to test its intake kits and filters to the same standard (ISO 5011 Test Standard) used by the OE manufacturers, so there is substance behind S&B’s test results.

S&B publishes 2 critical results: airflow & efficiency

1. Airflow Rating: This rating shows how much the filter/intake improves the airflow vs. stock. Improving the airflow results in more power and better fuel economy.

2. Efficiency Rating: Protecting your engine while dramatically improving the airflow is S&B’s competitive advantage which is why we post the efficiency numbers along with the airflow rating. The efficiency rating shows how much dirt our filters will stop. Our minimum goal for efficiency is 99.0%.

Question:
Will an S&B cold air intake kit provide me with an improvement in fuel economy?

Answer:
The simple answer is yes. By lowering the restriction level vs. stock, the S&B intake allows the engine to work more efficiently which will improve fuel economy.

According to the Department of Energy, a dirty air filter will have an adverse affect on fuel economy. Fueleconomy.gov states that replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car’s gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.  The reason a clean filter improves fuel economy is because it is less restrictive than a dirty filter, so the engine works less to consume the air it needs. This S&B intake kit is substantially less restrictive than the OE induction system with a clean filter installed thus allowing the engine to breather even easier which results in better fuel economy. S&B does not make a specific claim with regards to fuel economy because there are too many factors that can affect your miles per gallon.

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST – We will answer your questions regarding the S&B cold air intake kit. Ask about Free Shipping!

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying S&B cold air intake kit, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

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Orange County Diesel for your Diesel Performance Parts!

Orange County Diesel is your one stop shop for all of your diesel performance needs!

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Weather it’s for your Ford Powerstroke, GM Duramax, Dodge Cummins truck or SUV, Orange County Diesel has what you are looking for. Come check out our lines of Diesel Exhaust System, Cold Air Intake Systems, TurboChargers, Intercoolers, Intake Manifolds, Lighting Accessories, Tuners or Chips, Larger Fuel Tanks, T-Shirts, and much more!

Orange County Diesel is always adding more manufactures and more new parts for your diesel engine. So check us out and stop by often!

What to come in to our location? Orange County Diesel is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Sutie A & B in Huntington Beach, CA 92647 or call in advance to set up an appointment 1.888.OC.DIESEL.

S&B Precision Cleaning & Oiling Kit

Orange County Diesel carries S&B Precision Cleaning & Oiling Kits, as they are specifically designed for any S&B Performance Filters.  These cleaning & oiling kits can also be used in 95% of all high performance filters.  Included in some of the kits are instructions and interactive CD-Rom on how to properly clean and apply proper amount of oil.

Features and Benefits:

• Quickly and accurately restore your high performance air filter to like-new condition.
• Works on most high performance air filters brands.
• Takes the guess work out of cleaning and oiling your performance filter.
• Easy-to-use applicator allow user to measure and apply proper amount of oil.

Orange Count Diesel suggests inspecting your S&B Performance Filters at every oil change.  You can use this time to clean your filters if there is a significant amount of dirt.  By cleaning your filter more frequently, the improvement in airflow will result in better performance and fuel economy similar to new condition.

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST – We will answer your questions regarding the S&B Precision Cleaning & Oiling Kit. Ask about Free Shipping!

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying S&B Precision Cleaning & Oiling Kit, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

S&B Cold Air Performance Intake Kits

These S&B cold air intake kits are customized to isolate the heat from the engine while drawing in cooler outside air to boost engine performance.  With exceptional design in airflow, they are designed to ingest more air to increase both performance and horsepower.

Their washable, reusable filters are manufactured with eight layers of premium cotton for maximized airflow and filtration.  With better air flow, it means more horsepower for your diesel performance.

Features:

• Simple to install
• Custom air boxes made for your specific vehicle.
• Each kit is manufactured to the highest standards for CARB exemption.
• Washable, reusable filter
• More air flow to your engine, increasing more horsepower.

S&B provides ISO 5011 Certified Test Results for their kits to make sure air flow restrictions are greatly reduced for your engine.  In years of research and development, they are tested in a climate-controlled labs with same technology used by Ford, Dodge, and Generals Motors when they design the original induction system that comes with your vehicle.  Simply, S&B wants to make it easier for your engine to breathe, giving you better throttle response and producing more horsepower and torque.  Since your engine will not be working so hard to get the amount of power, the result is better fuel economy.

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST – We will answer your questions regarding the S&B cold air intake kits. Ask about Free Shipping!

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying S&B cold air intake kits, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

S&B Diesel Cold Air Intake System

S&B’s performance intake kits are all about improving your trucks engine. It’s just a matter of exceptional design.

• Quicker Acceleration: Reduces Turbo Lag
• More Power: custom air box for cool, dense air
• Improves Fuel Economy: lower EGT’s and air resistance
• Guaranteed Engine Protection: tested to the ISO 5011 Filtration Standards

Why S&B?

1. It’s all about airflow.

State-of-the-art engineering maximizes airflow while providing a fit that rivals stock.

2. Stops the dirt.

Filtration is what separates S&B from their competitors. S&B is able to provide exceptional airflow characteristics without sacrificing efficiency.

3. Your truck’s warranty is safe.

Installing a S&B Intake Kit will not void your trucks warranty. If a dealer does deny your warranty repair, S&B will quickly reimburse you for the repair and will pursue the dealer to recoup the cost.

4. S&B actually makes it.

How can S&B offer such a great deal? Easy, they actually manufacture their products. Other competitors are more expensive because they have to purchase some or all of their components from other companies.

Dramatically more airflow in less than 30 minutes.

Great looks are just the beginning. S&B Cold Air Intakes are easy to install providing you with an OE fit and aftermarket performance.

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST – We will answer your questions regarding the S&B’s performance intake kits. Ask about Free Shipping!

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying S&B’s performance intake kits, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

BladeRunner Intake Manifold with MDV Technology by AFE

Bladerunner intake manifolds offer significant increase in air flow over the stock units, resulting in increased torque and horsepower for Ford Powerstroke, GM Duramax and Dodge Cummins trucks.

Features:

• Unique Multiple directional vanes (MDV Technology)
• Smooth and direct airflow for minimal pressure loss and maximum CFM gains
• 2 pre-tapped ports and 3 untapped port pads on back-side provide easy and clean gauge installation and other auxiliary input options
• Innovative internal bolt pads provide unobstructed airflow and improved volumetric efficiency
• Cast A356-T6 aluminum construction
• Custom black-zinc finished steel bracket for OE wire harness
• Faster turbo spool-up
• More horsepower
• Increased low-end torque for more towing power
• Improved boost pressure

The MDV Advantage:
aFe’s  MDV technology uses smooth bends and directional vanes to form multiple air paths through the manifold. These new paths are smoother and shorter, producing much smaller dead air zones for increased overall airflow to the engine.

BladeRunner Air Intake Mainfolds for Ford Powerstroke

BladeRunner Air Intake Manifolds for GM Duramax

BladeRunner Air Intake Manifold for Dodge Cummins

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST – We will answer your questions regarding the Bladerunner intake manifolds. Ask about Free Shipping!

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying Bladerunner intake manifolds, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.