2015-2016 Mazda MX-5 Air Filter Offers High Airflow with Outstanding Filtration
- Jul 21, 2016
Introduced in 1989, The Mazda MX-5 is one of the most popular convertibles ever made. In the 21 years of its existence, it has experienced four different generations, several design updates, and engine innovations. The 2016 edition has a length of 154.1-inches, a width of 68.1-inches, and a height of 48.62-inches. It’s wheelbase totals 91.4-inches. A SkyActiv, 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine powers the American version and is identical in size and number of cylinders as the SkyActiv engine that powers the Mazda3, Mazda6, and the Mazda CX-5. The engine generates 155-horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. There is also a SkyActiv-G 1.5-liter direct injection gasoline engine available that delivers 131 PS at 7,000 RPM and 111-lb-ft. of torque at 4,800 RPM. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The car is available in four trim levels –- the Mazda MX-5 Launch Edition, the MX-5 Miata Sport, the MX-5 Miata Club, and the MX-5 Miata Grand Touring. The first 1,000 models of the 2016 MX-5 were designated as the Launch Edition. These cars were released with a red exterior and sport tan leather interior. The only option offered with this edition was a choice between the 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. The MX-5 Miata Sport trim features LED headlights and taillights, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, cruise control, power door locks, a leather covered shifter and a USB port. Options available for this trim are an automatic transmission and a keyless entry system for the manual-transmission model. The MX-5 Miata Club features 17-inch alloy wheels, a Mazda Connect infortainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, Bose audio system, an air-dam beneath the front fascia and a rear spoiler. The suspension includes a front shock tow brace for improved handling, Bilstein shocks and a limited slip differential. A special package was offered that upgraded the car to include Brembo front brakes with painted calipers, 17-inch BBS forged wheels and aerodynamic improvements included on the rocker panels and rear fascia. The MX-5 Miata Grand Touring trim is considered to be the top of the line. It includes leather seats, automatic climate control, bright 17-inch wheels, rain sensing wipers, adaptive headlights and Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE, safety features that include lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The car has won a number of awards and recognitions including the Telegraph Cars 2016 Car of the Year, 2015-2016 Japan’s Car of the Year, the 2016 New York Auto Show World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year. Such an iconic car needs the best protection. K&N offers the 33-5040 replacement air filter for that purpose. Not only will the filter boost horsepower and acceleration of the MX-5, is also provides high airflow with splendid filtration. The filter will last up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is necessary depending on driving conditions. To make sure that the filter is properly cleaned and recharged for another 50,000 miles, K&N offers an air filter cleaning kit. Once cleaned, the filter can be used for another 50,000 miles. Given the proper cleaning every 50,000 miles, there is no reason that the filter can’t last forever. That is why K&N backs the air filter with a unique Million Mile Limited Warranty®. Moreover, the filter is designed to fit into the existing factory air box and will work with OEM vehicle electronics. It will not void the vehicle warranty. K&N air filters balances high airflow, filtration efficiency, durability and dust capacity to deliver the most effective filter on the market. They have been tested under the most stringent conditions at K&N in-house and independent laboratories using the Society of Automotive Engineers ISO5011 air filtration standards. Tests show that K&N air filters deliver overall filtration efficiency in the range of 96% to 99%. One K&N customer named Carl Judice of New Iberia, Louisiana, reported that he drove more than one million miles on one single K&N air filter that was installed in his three-quarter ton Chevrolet pickup truck. He claims that he has never had to rebuild the engine or remove the cylinder head from his truck due to the performance of the filter. The K&N 33-5040 replacement air filter fits the following vehicles: 2016 MAZDA ROADSTER 1.5L L4 F/I - All To find the proper air filter for your car, truck, or SUV, check out the K&N search by vehicle tool. K&N is always developing new air filters. If we do not have a filter for your vehicle at this time, please ask us to make one using the online product request form. |
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