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Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Rick Robertson was presented with a gift certificate and a stack of parts from companies like K&N for his 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4

Rick Robertson, one of hundreds of service members who have posted their stories in the AutoPartsWarehouse.com Heroes Gallery, was surprised at his Tennessee home with a truck load of auto parts to fix up his 2005 Dodge Ram. The AutoPartsWarehouse.com Heroes Automobile Gallery was launched in 2014 and provides U.S. military members with a discount on auto parts as well as an opportunity to share their vehicles and a few words about their military history. AutoPartsWarehouse.com has held a special interest in helping the brave men and women serving the U.S. military for years.

Auto Parts Warehouse surprised Sergeant Rick Robertson at his Hohenwald, Tennessee home over the weekend with a gift certificate for $1,000 and parts from automotive partners like K&N

Sergeant Rick Robertson, who served with Bravo Company 2/327 of the 101st Airborne for ten years, enlisted two days after September 11th, 2001. Robertson said “I had been in the Army Reserves and National Guard all of my adult life at that point. I was in the Army Reserves as a Combat Engineer and the National Guard as a Power Generations Equipment Mechanic.” Robertson was filled with anger and confusion as he watched the graphic footage of the twin towers falling. Two days later he was in the Army recruiter’s office enlisting for active duty in the Infantry. “I joined the active duty because I wanted to protect our flag, our people, my friends, your friends, my family, and your family” said Robertson.

Rick Robertson lovingly refers to his 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 as Rambo and looks forward to replacing and upgrading parts like a performance air intake system from K&N

Sergeant Robertson served three tours in Iraq unaware that six months into his first tour he had broken his back. According to Robertson, during his first tour in November of 2003 his base came under enemy mortar fire around 10:00 p.m. “Myself and two friends were at the phone center when the mortars started hitting, so we started heading back to check in. While we were running in the confusion of mortars dropping in the dark, myself and one of my buddies fell into one of the very large craters in the runway,” recalled Sergeant Robertson.

Sergeant Robertson doesn’t let his back injuries keep him from working on his truck and installing a K&N air intake system on his 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 shouldn’t pose any problems

At first everything seemed okay, but after two days Robertson was barely able to move. His squad leader sent him to the medical station and they claimed he had pulled some muscles. Robertson said “I finally started feeling better around seven weeks after basically living on a cot. I was determined to get back out to the fight. I wasn’t going to let a couple pulled muscles take me out.”

It wasn’t until Robertson’s third and final tour in Iraq that another injury would reveal he had previously broken two vertebrae in his spine in November of 2003. Because of this Robertson now suffers from arthritis in his spine, multiple herniated and bulging discs, and one extruded disc. Robertson says he is actually an inch shorter than he was upon leaving the Army three years ago. Rick isn’t bitter though, despite this unfortunate series of events he remains positive saying “I believe things happen for a reason in life. I have always been one to roll with the punches. There are no mistakes, only lessons.”

Sergeant Robertson said “Leaving the Army was very difficult for me as well as my family. My wife still has the support channels she needs. These women go through hell day in and day out. They have to put up with us soldiers and all of our problems. They have to take care of the family when we’re gone. If it weren’t for my wife, life in general would have been much harder. The wives are the real heroes of wars!”

AutoPartsWarehouse.com was so impressed by Rick’s courageous story that they decided to award him with a gift certificate for $1,000 and products from industry partners such as K&N. Sergeant Robertson’s injuries don’t stop him from working on his 2005 Dodge Ram. He is an avid DIY kind of guy and plans to replace all the worn parts as well as perform some upgrades. “My truck means so much to me and I am grateful to AutoPartsWarehouse.com and their partners for this wonderful surprise,” said Robertson.

K&N is honored to have participated with AutoPartsWarehouse.com and to have helped Sergeant Rick Robertson. K&N Engineering, Inc. is a proud supporter of the U.S. Military and salutes the brave men and women who sacrifice day in and day out to protect citizens of the United States of America. For more details on the AutoPartsWarehouse.com heroes gallery please visit their website at autopartswarehouse.com/heroes.

Vaughn Gittin Jr brought the full Monster Energy rig out to Angel Stadium complete with his Mustang RTR drift car and the iconic 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X

Whoever said it never rains in Southern California has been wrong two years in a row on the day of the Auto Enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire. Just as it did in 2013, Southern California storms dropped varying amounts of rain providing some relief from the heat. It would seem everywhere in Southern California was reporting rainfall except for Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Vaughn Gittin Jr was busy setting up and testing the drift course in his Ford Mustang RTR street car before the Auto Enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire was officially underway

Despite high heat and unusual humidity caused by storms surrounding the Orange County California area, thousands of fans and hundreds of cars showed up for the event. Their dedication was rewarded with a free event featuring drift sessions every hour, an autograph signing, raffles, and a car show. The second annual Auto Enthusiast Day, held in the parking lot of Angel Stadium of Anaheim, was free to spectators, car show entrants, and vendors alike. Dozens of vendors were in attendance handing out free swag to the diverse crowd of auto enthusiasts. The car show featured everything from classic and modern muscle cars, lowriders, and modified imports, to pre-runner pickup trucks.

The Auto Enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire hosted drift demos every hour and at one point had five drivers, including Vaughn Gittin Jr, on the course at the same time

Vaughn Gittin Jr, one of the most iconic figures in Formula Drift, attended the Auto Enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire. Vaughn brought the full Monster Energy sponsored race trailer including his Mustang RTR competition drift car, the iconic 1969 Mustang RTR-X, and a street going Ford Mustang equipped with the RTR dealer installed performance package. Before the Auto Enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire gates opened, Vaughn Gittin Jr could be seen setting up and testing the drift demo course. This hard work and dedication to the sport are part of what has brought Vaughn Gittin Jr to the level of fame he now enjoys.

Vaughn Gittin Jr dropped by the K&N booth in the Angel Stadium parking lot to say hi after he made the rounds autographing the cars of a few lucky car show entrants

Despite his star status, Vaughn knows that his fans are what give him the opportunity to live his dream. Perhaps the most coveted raffle prize awarded at the Auto Enthusiast Day was a ride along with Vaughn Gittin Jr during the drift demos. Between drift sessions Vaughn could be seen autographing the cars of a few lucky owners. Gittin stopped by the K&N booth as the event was winding down. K&N was able to catch up with him and get his take on the Auto enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire. "What an amazing event the Auto Enthusiast Day that Nitto Tire put on ended up being. I had an absolute blast driving with everyone and putting smiles on my passengers’ faces! Looking forward to next year's event already!" said Gittin.

K&N looks forward to attending the Auto Enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire next year. Southern California has such a strong and diverse car culture that this event can only get bigger in 2015. Hopefully the lyrics “It Never Rains In Southern California” won’t prove false for the third annual Auto Enthusiast Day presented by Nitto Tire.

Iowa Speedway once again proved to be anyone’s game as there have been 11 winners in 11 NASCAR K&N Pro Series races in Newton, Iowa

The drivers from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East dominated the race again. The Autolite Iridium XP 150 at Iowa Speedway pit the drivers from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West against each other. The K&N Pro Series East drivers took the top eight spots in the race.

Brandon Jones drove his number 33 Wolfpack Energy Services Chevrolet Impala to the lead on lap 142 winning by a mere .338 seconds over Kenzie Ruston

Jones took the lead from Sergio Pena late in the race. He passed Pena on lap 142 of the Autolite Iridium XP 150. Jones led only nine laps in the race.

“That was pretty crazy, the last few laps there,” Jones said. “These cars are so hard to win in and it was extremely hard to pass all night, I felt. So to get a win on one of the bigger tracks is pretty cool.”

There have been 11 winners in 11 NASCAR K&N Pro Series races at Iowa Speedway. Joey Logano, Chase Elliott and Corey LaJoie are among the first-time winners at Iowa Speedway in the K&N Pro Series. Jones won his first race in his 20th career start.

Kenzie Ruston, in the number 96 Ben Kennedy Racing Chevrolet, was the runner up at the Autolite Iridium XP 150 posting her best career finish and the highest series finish for a female driver

He was the runner-up at Five Flags Speedway in Florida and came in third place at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida this year.

Ruston posted the best finish of her career in the K&N Pro Series. She was the runner-up. She has two third-place finishes in her career in the K&N Pro Series. Her latest third-place effort came at Langley Speedway in Virginia.

Cole Custer won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series race at Iowa Speedway in 2013 and despite leading the most Autolite Iridium XP 150 laps, Custer would come in for a third place finish

No other woman driver has finished higher than third in the K&N Pro Series.

“I thought we were a little bit better than Brandon was, catching up to him a bit there at the end,” said Ruston about her late-race push for the lead. “We were there and I feel like all we’ve done is improve. I feel like a win is coming soon.”

Cole Custer, who won the K&N Pro Series race at Iowa Speedway in August of 2013, was third. He led a race-high 65 laps. He took the lead from Pena on lap 76 and was out front until lap 140.

“I drove a bit too deep in those final laps and got too loose,” said Custer. “We lost four spots and ended up finishing third, but I think we could have won.”

Brandon Jones and his Turner Scott Motorsports pit crew celebrate Jones’ first NASCAR K&N Pro Series win in the Autolite Iridium XP 150 at Iowa Speedway

Jesse Little won the pole and led the first 24 laps of the race. Brodie Kostecki took the lead from Little on lap 25 and was out front until lap 49. Ben Rhodes passed Kostecki for the lead on lap 50 and held it for 24 laps.

All three drivers made pit lane mistakes at the halfway mark and it cost them later in the race. Rhodes, the leader in the K&N Pro Series East standings, was seventh, Little was 12th and Kostecki was 15th.

Legendary NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace, seen here with Iowa Speedway president Jimmy Small, designed the Iowa Speedway track located at 3333 Rusty Wallace Dr Newton, Iowa

Rhodes managed to extend his lead in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings. He is 71 points ahead of Cameron Hayley.

Pursley, the leader in the K&N Pro Series West standings, was credited with a win as the highest-finishing driver from the West Series. He was ninth.

Pursley has a 34-point lead over Dylan Lupton in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West standings.

David Mayhew finished in 10th place. Mayhew and Pursley were the only two drivers from the K&N Pro Series West in the top 10.

The next race for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East is the Bully Hill Vineyards 125 at Watkins Glen International in New York on Aug. 8.

The next race for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West is the NAPA Auto Parts/Toyota 150 at Evergreen Speedway in Washington on Aug. 16.

When the Fiat 500 was first released in 1957 it was appropriately named after its two-cylinder engine that displaced just under 500 cubic centimeters. In 2007 Fiat decided to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Fiat 500 with an all-new car that took styling cues from the original. Styling may resemble the original Fiat 500, but the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 European spec Fiat 500 have an available 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine. For 2012-2016 the Fiat 500 cousins Opel / Vauxhall Combo & tour models share the same 1.4-liter turbo engine.

The replacement K&N air filter, number 33-3014, will fit the stock air filter box of 2008-2017 European spec Fiat 500, Opel and Vauxhall Tour/Combo 1.4-liter turbo models

K&N has released replacement air filter 33-3014 for the European spec 2008-2017 Fiat 500, Opel and Vauxhall Tour/Combo 1.4-liter turbo models. K&N air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters, which can increase the efficiency of the combustion process. Allowing your engine to breathe easier can give your car extra horsepower and extra acceleration that can come in handy, even during every day driving. The simple drop in design makes a K&N replacement air filter an easy, and ecological, performance upgrade.

Flow Chart for K&N 2008-2017 European spec Fiat 500, Opel and Vauxhall Tour/Combo 1.4-liter turbo models Air Filter 33-3014

Some might be worried that an increase in airflow comes at the expense of filtration efficiency and engine protection. K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the internationally recognized ISO 5011 protocol to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection..

Made from cotton instead of paper, this air filter never needs to be replaced. 33-3014 replacement air filter will require cleaning every 80,000 kilometers under normal highway driving conditions. It will provide a lifetime of performance for your 2008-2017 European spec Fiat 500, Opel and Vauxhall Tour/Combo 1.4-liter turbo models. Since part number 33-3014 never needs to be replaced, over time it will pay for itself and help reduce waste.

K&N stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need. Replacement K&N air filter number 33-3014 is designed to fit the stock air filter box without modification in the following Fiat, Opel, and Vauxhall models:

2017 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I - Turbo
2017 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I - Turbo
2017 OPEL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I - Turbo
2017 OPEL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I - Turbo
2017 FIAT DOBLO 1.4L L4 F/I - Turbo
2017 ABARTH 595 1.4L L4 F/I - All
2016 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2016 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2016 OPEL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2016 OPEL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2016 FIAT DOBLO 1.4L L4 F/I - Non-US, Turbo
2015 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2015 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2015 OPEL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2015 OPEL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2015 FIAT DOBLO 1.4L L4 F/I - Non-US, Turbo
2015 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I - Non-US, Turbo
2014 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2014 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2014 OPEL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2014 OPEL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2014 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I - Non-US, Turbo
2013 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2013 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2013 OPEL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2013 OPEL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2013 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I - Non-US, Turbo
2012 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2012 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2012 OPEL TOUR 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2012 OPEL COMBO 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2012 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I - Non-US, Turbo
2011 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2010 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2009 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I – Turbo
2008 FIAT 500 1.4L L4 F/I - Turbo

For all K&N Fiat 500, Opel and Vauxhall Tour/Combo air filters visit the Fiat 500 Air Filters, Opel Air Filters and Vauxhall Air Filters pages on KNFilters.com.

K&N Air Intake System 69-6032TS is powdercoated in a silver color to protect the tube and look good under the hood of the 2014-2016 Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 2.5L

The all new Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 models are equipped with advanced technology straight from the factory. The new Skyactiv engines, like the 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine that comes standard in the 2014 Mazda 6, and is optional in the 2014 Mazda 3 is designed with fuel efficiency, performance, and lower emissions in mind. Skyactiv technology is also incorporated into the transmission, body, and chassis components to help increase efficiency without sacrificing performance.

Performance Short Ram Intake System 69-6032TS from K&N Air Filters is designed to increase horsepower and torque for 2014-2016 Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 2.5L Skyactiv-G models

The 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine is rated at 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque from the factory, but reducing air intake restriction can help this advanced engine perform even better. Owners seeking some extra boost in the power department can now install the 69-6032TS short ram intake system. By replacing the maze of air ducting, stock air filter box, and disposable car air filters, K&N intake systems are able to reduce restriction and increase power.

Dyno Chart - 2014-2016 Mazda 6 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G gains an estimated 5.7 more horsepower with a K&N Air Filters short ram intake system

69-6032TS from K&N is precision-engineered to be a simple-to-install performance add-on. The backbone of this intake system is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube which helps to minimize restriction, allowing your engine to breathe easier. A venturi is incorporated into the tube to straighten airflow resulting in improved drivability and power gains. A durable silver color powder coated finish is applied to the tube, providing an attractive appearance under the hood that will look great for years to come.

K&N equips the 69-6032TS with the oversized RU-4990 reusable air filter, providing a large surface to help increase airflow while providing outstanding engine protection. The washable air filter is made with K&N’s famous high-flow filter media so it’s washable and reusable and can even go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. To top it all off, a heat shield shrouds the air filter under the hood, helping to deflect engine heat away from incoming air.

All of the design features of the 69-6032TS performance air intake system work in harmony to deliver increased performance. On the dyno, 69-6032TS produced an estimated additional 5.7 horsepower at 4844 rpm and an impressive 7.72 pound-feet of torque at 3262rpm over the factory air filter box system when installed on a 2014, 2015 and 2016 Mazda 6 2.5L.

The 69-6032TS performance air intake system is an excellent upgrade for 2014-2016 Mazda 6 or Mazda 3 models with the 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, you’ll be on the road in approximately 90 minutes with more horsepower under your right foot.

If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs the 69-6032TS with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty®. If you’re looking to take your 2014-2016 Mazda 6 or Mazda 3 models with the 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine to the next level, look no further than the 69-6032TS Typhoon short ram intake system. K&N Mazda 6 Air Intake and Mazda 3 Air Intake System 69-6032TS is designed to provide a lifetime of increased power on the following Mazda models:

2016 MAZDA 6 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2016 MAZDA 3 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2015 MAZDA 6 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2015 MAZDA 3 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2014 MAZDA 6 2.5L L4 F/I - All
2014 MAZDA 3 2.5L L4 F/I - All