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Air Filter for White, Sterling, Navistar, Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Diesel Trucks

K&N engineers designed heavy duty air filter number 38-2012S for use in several White, Sterling, Navistar, Mercedes Benz and Freightliner diesel trucks. These air filters are highly efficient, have enormous dirt holding capacity, do not use oil and protect your vehicles engine while providing excellent air flow.
Replacement Air Filter for some White, Sterling, Navistar, Mercedes Benz and Freightliner diesel trucks.
Heavy Duty Replacement Air Filter for some White, Sterling, Navistar, Mercedes Benz and Freightliner diesel trucks.


Like all K&N HD filters, filter number 38-2012S is comprised of commercial grade materials in order to ensure the demands of professional drivers and their rigs are easily met. HD filter 38-2012S uses a hybrid filter medium which is comprised of a thick non-woven pleated synthetic media that is placed between 2 layers of powder-coated aluminum screen wire. This reinforced medium is held between a steel top and bottom plate.  This design helps the reusable filter withstand the extreme conditions present in large turbo diesel applications.

HD filter 38-2012S is a short standard flow radial seal air filter and has a rubber flange that will fit over the inlet tube. Air flow on this hybrid filter media is directional.  Air is designed to flow through the red side of the media and come out the white inner side of the filter media before going into the engine.

HD filter 38-2012S can be easily cleaned using K&N's HD cleaner part number 99-0638 and a hose. These filters are so durable that drivers can even use power washers or truck washing equipment with the HD cleaner to clean the filter then use pressurized air to blow the excess water off and immediately reinstall. This means no down time for drivers. These filters are backed by K&N's 3 year 300,000 mile commercial grade air filter warranty. These air filters can replace up to ten disposable air filters.

Due to the numerous combinations of chassis with engines, the best way to determine if this filter is appropriate for your rig is to look for a cross reference with your existing filter.

K&N's HD air filter 38-2012S can replace filters that have the following corresponding part numbers:

Baldwin RS3518
Carquest 88556
Donaldson EAF5069
Donaldson P527682
Fleetguard AF25139M
Fram CA7140
Hastings AF2120
Luber-Finer LAF1849
Napa 6556
Purolator A74700
WIX 46556

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2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 BMW HP2 Sport Motorcycle Gets Simple Performance Option

Replacement Air Filter for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 BMW HP2 SPORT
Replacement Air Filter for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 BMW HP2 SPORT
BMW's powerful HP2 Sport already produces a phenomenal 130 horsepower, something sure to satisfy most power enthusiasts. For others who aren't satisfied by horsepower alone BMW's HP2 Sport has features that are sure to cultivate the consistent dreamlike rides that motorcycle riders crave. Some of the features that cultivate these types of rides include components such as dual overhead cams and quick shifter technology.
Restriction Chart for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 BMW HP2 SPORT
Restriction Chart for BM-1208 Air Filter


The components on this highly advanced machine are complimented by the aesthetically pleasing and highly functional carbon fiber fairing, race wheels and tires. In addition to the aesthetics and the power of this incredible bike, motorcycle riders can easily read their lap times computed and displayed in the motorcycles cockpit. Riders of this eye catching technologically advanced bike now have the ability to upgrade an already phenomenal motorcycle with a high flow K&N air filter.

K&N engineers designed air filter part number BM-1208 for 2008 through 2011 BMW HP2 Sport owners. This filter was built especially for the HP 2 air box. This rectangular air filter is closed on one end and boasts the highly visible K&N logo. The K&N logo ensures you that your filter is authentic and that your motorcycle is protected from contaminants and debris that are potentially hazardous to your motorcycle's engine. The four layers of high flow cotton media allows the motorcycle's engine to breathe easier which for riders means increased horsepower and throttle response. This K&N motorcycle filter is washable, reusable and provides excellent filtration like all K&N filters. Riders can clean this filter using recharger service kit number 99-5050 this kit includes both the cleaner and the squeeze bottle of oil.

Like every stock replacement air filter K&N offers for street vehicles the BM-1208 is covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty™ and will be THE LAST AIR FILTER YOUR VEHICLE WILL EVER NEED.

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Billy Tornado Alley Strikes Victory Lane at I-80 Speedway Near Greenwood, Nebraska

The Billy Alley Jr. Fan Club, the "Alley Katz." Members get t-shirts, club decals, autographed photos, regular pizza parties, and the opportunity to cheer on their local hero.
The Billy Alley Jr. Fan Club, the "Alley Katz." Members get t-shirts, club decals, autographed photos, regular pizza parties, and the opportunity to cheer on their local hero.
From sprint car racer Billy Alley's perspective, there were times this season were victory lane may as well have been the moon, he had a clear view of it, but he just couldn't reach it. The Lincoln, Nebraska driver has been racing on a limited schedule this year and he's faced a plethora of mechanical hardships. Last Friday night the seemly endless string of vindictive motorized gremlins took the night off, as he recorded his fifth career win over a very competitive 29-car ASCS-Midwest field at I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska.
K&N sponsored Billy Alley finally got the mechanical gremlins off his back by notching his fifth career ASCS victory at I-80 Speedway.
K&N sponsored Billy Alley finally got the mechanical gremlins off his back by notching his fifth career ASCS victory at I-80 Speedway.


After the race Billy Alley commented, "It was just a fun race. At the same time, it was nerve-racking. We've had some bad stuff happen to us this year, and I was afraid it was going to happen again. It didn't, and we were the car to beat."

The win marked the tenth straight year that the 26-year-old Alley has graced Victory Lane. A string of strong finishes over the last few weeks was the harbinger of better things still to come.

"Our race team has had a lot of success in the past. The expectations are always high. We were fast all year, and had some strong consistent finishes. But the wins were becoming very hard to come by. I believe success in racing comes from surrounding yourself with successful people and businesses like K&N Engineering. I have been very fortunate in doing this and I want to win every time I hit the race track for all the people and fans that support me. So not winning on a regular basis gets to a guy!"

"We had some engine issues we were chasing and finally figured out the problem," explains Billy Alley. "But really it was just bad luck. There was a night we were leading late in the race and a wheel broke. Then in another race we started on the pole one and a mag box failed. When writing my weekly press release I never write the words 'bad luck' along the headline. I feel you have to work through the bad luck to enjoy the good. I had to make an exception this year, because it didn't seem like the bad luck was ever going to go away."

Billy Alley's predicament is yet another lucid example of capricious racing providence intervening. The best that can be done under those circumstances is just the best that you can do - and to hold on because it too shall pass.

"The equipment that our race team performs with is top-notch. We never get beat because someone else has better equipment. That is an excuse you will never hear from me," remarks Alley.

"I feel our engine program is very strong. An engine is the most important and expensive piece of a race car. Therefore, I use the best products on the market for our engines - and that's the K&N Sprint Car Airbox. There are no air restrictions and air helps produce power. My favorite part though is how easy it is to maintain. It takes just minutes to remove, clean and reinstall."

"I also use K&N oil filters. I admit I learned that lesson the hard way using another brand of oil filter in the past. During a heat race the rubber seal on the filter blew out. I lost oil pressure for a brief moment before I got the engine shut off and it destroyed a lot of expensive parts in the engine. With K&N filters I never worry about that. Also my engine builder really likes it during rebuilds.

"I am a proud supporter of K&N performance products, and I am thankful for their support."

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K&N's Cory The Kruser Kruseman Back Atop USAC Points Standings

Kruseman celebrates his latest victory with his biggest fans, his daughter and wife.
Kruseman celebrates his latest victory with his biggest fans, his daughter Casie and wife Carri.
If Star Wars movies taught us anything it's that as soon as the student believes he's the master, that's when things start getting really interesting. Cory Kruseman is a renowned Sprint and Midget car racer, and the skills and techniques he's amassed on the track he successfully shares with others. Kruseman runs a highly effective driving school at his hometown track in Ventura, California, at Seaside Park.
. K&N's Cory Kruseman is once again back in the USAC Western States Midget points lead.
. K&N's Cory Kruseman is once again back in the USAC Western States Midget points lead.


Just how proficient is the Kruser with translating his instincts so that others can comprehend? Well, good enough so that his students are the racers challenging him for the USAC Midget points title. However, as though saying I may have taught you everything you know, but I haven't taught you everything I know, Kruseman is back on top after his stellar performance in Calistoga, California, at the Louie Vermeil Classic.

Kruseman went into Saturday night's Midget showdown trailing points leader, and former student Alex Shuttle, by three points. He finished the night's USAC Western States Midget feature in second place, behind Robby Josset, yet another graduate of his school. With his runner-up finish Kruseman once again sat atop the standings heading into Sunday night's event.

Sunday night, though the master shone even brighter over his students, Kruseman put his Lucas Oil/K&N number 21 Spike Midget in victory lane. Kruseman and Shuttle battled for 25 laps, but when the hoopla settled, Kruseman was the victor. This is his second Midget win of the year thus far, not including his preliminary night win at this year's Chili Bowl Nationals.

Kruseman has now extended his points lead by 17 over Shuttle. In addition, Kruseman also has his fingerprints all over the second and third place contenders, as they are both former students.

As far as Kruseman is concerned, the circle is not yet complete, at least not for as long as he's still racing.

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Double Championship Glory in 2010 for LPG Powered Team Aon

Tom Chilton stayed consistent all season tallying valuable points at every race.
Tom Chilton stayed consistent all season tallying valuable points at every race.
She is nothing if not fickle this racing - dealing out grandeur and heartbreak with equal disregard - so often dismissing any association with proper order. Would it have made a remarkable story had Team Aon won the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship outright? Yes.
Team Aon the Littlehampton, England based squad celebrate their double championship glory.
Team Aon the Littlehampton, England based squad celebrate their double championship glory.
Is it at all appropriate that Tom Onslow-Cole's car refused to cooperate in the last race of the season when he was on the scent in the title hunt? Absolutely not. Still, anytime a team exits a race season with double championships, it's tough to sulk for very long.

K&N supported, LPG powered Team Aon celebrated a extraordinary conclusion to the 2010 race season as the Arena Motorsport run Ford Focus squad won the Independents Team Trophy and Tom Chilton secured the Independents Trophy for drivers.

At the season ender contested in Brands Hatch in Kent, England, Tom Onslow-Cole made a strong start to race one as he bid to win the drivers title, but his challenge was over almost before it began,
Chilton consistency was rewarded with the Independent Driver Trophy.
Chilton consistency was rewarded with the Independent Driver Trophy.
as he suffered gearbox failure on lap nine, ending his championship challenge with Jason Plato. Tom Chilton on the other hand recovered strongly from a poor start to bring his Calor Gas powered Focus ST home in seventh position scoring valuable points in the process.

The second race of the day saw both Team Aon cars make great starts with Chilton moving forward from his seventh place start and Tom Onslow-Cole jumping 11 places from the back of the grid. However, it wasn't to be the New-Malden ace's day as he suffered a hydraulics failure ending his race on lap 11 this time. Chilton meanwhile made good progress and finished the race in fifth, once again adding to his championship tally, and securing enough points for Team Aon to be awarded the Independents Team Trophy.

That set the final race of the season up to be a hugely tense affair, as the Independents driver's title was within Chilton's grasp as he started from third on the traditional reverse grid. Chilton finished the final race of the season on the podium as champion, securing double independent trophy success for the Littlehampton based squad. Tom Onslow-Cole was once again desperately unlucky, as he again suffered with hydraulics failure on the warm-up lap.

"It was a hell of a fight to win the Independent Driver Trophy, and right now it feels like the best thing ever. We obviously would have loved to have won the series outright, but it is tough to compete with the manufacturer teams, so winning the independents is all we can really ask for; we'll have a good party tonight," remarked Chilton.

Having started his racing career at just 14 years old, it's no surprise that Chilton has re-written the history books, he was the youngest driver ever to stand on the BTCC podium at just 17 years old. Now at age 25, he has once again made history and added to his already impressive resume.

"It's been a frustrating day and a really bad way to end the season," commented Onslow-Cole after the race. "But we did come here in the title hunt and I've still finished fourth in the championship, which is a great achievement for only my third season in the BTCC and so I can go home happy, with the focus on coming back next year even stronger."

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