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The K&N VF5000 cabin air filter is pre-treated to freshen and clean incoming cabin air and is ready to install right out of the box.

Originally manufactured by British Motor Group from 1959 until 2000, the Mini was a tiny two-door car that was offered in a number of models including the Morris, Mini-Minor, Austin Seven, Countryman, Moke, 1275GT, Clubman, and a performance version called the Cooper after racing legend John Cooper.

British Motor Group merged with Leyland Motors in 1968 creating British Leyland, who continued to offer the Mini, which became a major brand for the company. However, in the 1980s, British Leyland was dissolved as a company and in 1988 British Aerospace acquired Mini and in 2000 BMW bought it and still owns it today.

All Mini models since 2001 have different variations including the One, an entry-level model; Cooper; Cooper S, the sporty model; and John Cooper Works (JCW), the high-end model. The Mini, a hatchback/hardtop, was the first model of the new generation Mini, which was introduced in 2001 and was known then simply as the Mini. It was available in Cooper, Cooper S, and One versions when introduced.

A 1.4-liter version of the Tritec engine powered the Mini that was available in the European market and a 1.6-liter I4 engine was used on other gasoline powered Minis. The Tritec is a 4-cylinder gasoline engine manufactured by Tritec in Brazil from 1999 to 2007. It was also used to power many Chrysler models. A diesel version of the Mini, the Mini One D, uses a Toyota-built 1ND-TV diesel engine.

In August 2006, BMW announced that future engines would be constructed in the UK, making the car essentially British-built again. The company unveiled the Mini Convertible/Cabrio during the 2005 model year with a number of variants including the One, Cooper, and Cooper S trim.

The heavy-cloth convertible top is fully automatic, which was unusual for such a small car and includes layers of insulation. It can be partially opened to serve as a sunroof while the car is traveling at speed. This model does not include a rear hatch, which is part of the Hardtop Mini. Instead, it features a drop down tailgate. When the roof is closed, the rear roof section and a luggage shelf can be raised to reveal cargo space. The convertible also features two small power windows for the rear seat passengers, which are lowered automatically when the roof opens. The rear glass window includes a heater/defroster, but no washer or wiper.

In 2007, Mini introduced a limited edition Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Convertible that includes a 168-horsepower engine that delivers 160 lb-ft (230 N-m) of torque and a top speed of 134-mph (215 km/h).

Mini debuted an all-new second generation Hardtop/Hatchback in the 2007 model year with a re-engineered platform that included many changes. A straight-4 Prince engine that shared architecture with an engine used on the PSA Peugeot Citroen powers the car. Cooper and Cooper S trim levels were also introduced and some time later the Mini One variant was released. A Cooper with a new 2.0-liter diesel was unveiled in April 2007 and badged as the Cooper D. A convertible, Clubman versions were released later along with a Mini First trim level, a low-end gasoline version that was launched in the UK.

In 2008, a Mini Clubman station wagon was released soon followed by a series of variants including the One, Cooper, Cooper s and Cooper D. These cars were practically identical to the Hardtop/Hatchback from the B-pillars forward. The Clubman is 9.4-inches (240mm) longer and features a 3.1-inch (80mm) longer wheelbase allowing for more rear-seat legroom and a 6.3-inch (160mm) longer cargo area than the Hardtop. Twin so-called "barn doors" top the trunk instead of a pull-up hatch and a "clubdoor" or rear-door on the rear right side of the car.

The Mini Countryman was launched in 2010. It is a crossover SUV version of the Mini and the first 5-door model since BMW purchased the company. It was available in two- or four-wheel drive and includes a 1.6-liter gasoline or diesel and 2.0-liter diesel 4-cylinder engines. It has a longer wheelbase, more interior space and higher ground clearance than the Clubman. The same engine that powers the Hatch/Clubman range also powers the Countryman. An optional all-wheel drive powertrain was also available, which permits limited off-road and rugged terrain driving. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all versions and an automatic transmission is available on all gasoline and diesel models except the One D that uses the 90 bhp engine.

The company introduced the Coupe in 2011. The car was the first Mini to have two seats and the first to use a three-box design – the engine compartment, the passenger compartment and the luggage compartment are all separate. A 1,598 cc 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers 208-horsepower powers the John Cooper Works variant. It goes from 0 to 62-mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 6.4-seconds and has a top speed of 149-mph (240 km/h).

The Mini Roadster was launched in 2012 and is the convertible alternative of the Mini Coupe. It is available in Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works. A three-door crossover of the Countryman dubbed the Mini Paceman was unveiled in 2013. The third generation Mini was launched in the 2014 model year. The car is 98mm longer, 44mm wider, and 7mm taller than the discontinued Mini. It features a 28mm longer wheelbase than the previous Mini.

The K&N VF5000 cabin air filter has been engineered and designed for many Mini Cooper models from 2007-2016.

The filter is electrostatically charged to capture and hold unhealthy and smelly particles such as mold, mildew, pollen, spores, fungus and germs. It is designed to replace the factory cabin air filter in the car's cabin air filter compartment.

K&N also offers the K&N 99-6000 cabin filter cleaning car kit that is specially formulated to clean the filter so it can be reused. It cleans out the particles that are caught in the filter and recharges the filter's electrostatic properties so that it can again trap and hold contaminants until another cleaning is necessary.

K&N is so sure of the quality of its cabin air filters it backs them with a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty.

The K&N VF5000 cabin air filter has been designed to fit the following vehicles:

2016 MINI COOPER PACEMAN 1.6L L4
2016 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN 1.6L L4
2015 MINI COOPER PACEMAN 1.6L L4
2015 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER PACEMAN S 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER PACEMAN JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER PACEMAN 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN S 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN 1.6L L4
2014 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER PACEMAN S 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER PACEMAN 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS GP 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN S 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN 1.6L L4
2013 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4
2012 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2012 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2012 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2012 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN 1.6L L4
2012 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN S 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2011 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4
2010 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2010 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2010 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2010 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2010 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN S 1.6L L4
2010 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2010 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4
2009 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2009 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2009 MINI COOPER JOHN COOPER WORKS 1.6L L4
2009 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2009 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4
2008 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2008 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2008 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN 1.6L L4
2008 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4
2007 MINI COOPER S 1.6L L4
2007 MINI COOPER 1.6L L4

Use the K&N search by vehicle tool to find the proper K&N cabin air filter for your car, truck, or SUV. K&N is always creating new cabin air filters. To see all cabin air filters for Mini Coopers, visit our Mini Cooper Cabin Air Filters page.

The K&N PF-4600 fuel filter is fabricated of a low restriction, high performance cellulose glass media.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is arguably the most popular 4-wheel drive off-road vehicle on the market.

It was redesigned for the 2011 model year to include a new body, interior, and V6 engine. It was also enhanced with a new standard eight speed-automatic, a diesel option, improved electronics, and a configurable dashboard.

Starting in 2014, three engines are now available to power the Cherokee – a Hemi that delivers 360-horsepower, a V6 that generates 290-horsepower, and a diesel that produces 240-horsepower. Also included is a new 8-speed automatic transmission.

Of the three engines, the diesel generates the most torque – 420 lb-ft of torque. It is true that the number is not far greater than the Hemi. However, the diesel is quieter and has a flatter torque curve. So when you hit the gas, you definitely feel the difference. In addition, the diesel delivers much better mileage than the V8 and the V6.

The V8 that powers the Jeep Cherokee SRT offers the most power – 470-horses of it. That's 110 more than the diesel and 70 more than the V6.

The Cherokee includes steering-wheel paddle shifters as well as a central shifter to work the manual transmission. The paddles react instantly and keeps the car under manual control until the driver uses the central shifter or holds down the + paddle. Using the paddles puts the transmission into the manumatic mode, which makes it easier to use than the center shift.

There is an automatic economy mode that tries to stay in higher gears longer. A sports mode quickly converts the Cherokee from a sufficient economical vehicle to an oversized muscle car. With this mode on, you can feel all of the 360-horsepower of the Hemi or the 290-horsepower of the V6.

The sports mode also drops the air suspension height and raises the target engine speed from 1,400 rpm or so to 2,400 rpm or so. The vehicle downshifts faster and further.

K&N offers the K&N PF-4600 fuel filter for the 2014 and 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine. The filter features a high-performance cellulose glass media that is engineered to remove contaminants including rust, dirt, scale, and other foreign materials.

The fact that the K&N PF-4600 fuel filter reduces contaminants in the fuel system allows the engine to run a lot more efficiently. It is designed to replace the factory fuel filter and is engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The filter is backed by a 90-day replacement warranty for diesel fuel applications.

The K&N PF-4600 replacement diesel fuel filter fits the following vehicles:

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel (2 Required)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel (2 Required)

You can view all the air intakes that K&N makes for the Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Air Intake Systems for the Jeep Grand Cherokee page and all the air filters that K&N makes for the Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Air Filters for the Jeep Grand Cherokee page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

Four K&N Filter drivers battling for the lead going down the hill in Pro 2.

The K&N Filters team drivers made a statement at the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Silver State Showdown in Reno, Nevada this past weekend. They were able to capture eighteen top five finishes with twelve of those being podiums. They were able to accomplish this at one of the most grueling tracks that has everything from huge elevation changes, large jumps, and flat turns while reaching speeds between 95-100 miles per hour as drivers launched off the front stretch jumps.

Kyle LeDuc and Bradley Morris standing tall on the Pro 4 podium

It all started in the very first race of the weekend in the Trophy Karts. Hailie Deegan showed all the boys how to drive a Trophy Kart while battling for the lead where she finished second on the first day and then won the next day, jumping her into first place in the 2016 season points.

The battle for the lead in Pro 4 with Carl Renezeder, Eric Barron, and Kyle LeDuc

The Pro Lite races were all over the place with amazing door-to-door action, flat tires, tangled cars, roll-overs and caution flags. The races came down to smart and fast driving, along with some luck. These drivers were pushing hard to get to the front, sometimes going up to five wide in the turns and off the jumps. Ryan Beat was on a mission, and he was able to stay out front battling for the lead while staying out of the mayhem behind him, but it still wasn’t safe up front. Even one of the leaders of the race lost a wheel and almost drove off the course down the hillside. Ryan was able to capture a win and a third place finish for the weekend. Jeremy Stenberg, who finished one position behind Ryan each day, had to work his way through all the mayhem to make it up to the leaders to get his second podium finish of the season.

This is why K&N air filters are so important in off road racing.

The Pro 4 races were an all out battle with all the trucks flying around the track, throwing dirt and rocks fifty plus feet in the roost. This put the K&N Filters to the test, and also what helped many of the trucks make it to the top. Kyle LeDuc, Eric Barron, and Carl Renezeder put on a show for the crowds, showing them how fast and how far these trucks can be pushed. All three had misfortunes during the race weekend, from flat tires all the way up to rolling 4 times in a hard crash. Kyle dominated the second half of the first race to capture the win. He was able to get on the podium both days, even after having to change a tire during the race and then finishing on a flat. Eric Barron battled Kyle both days going faster than the other racers, but while getting a flat, Eric fell back to fourth on day one but came back strong to finish second for his first podium of the season. Bradley Morris battled his way from the back to the front during a late race charge, finishing third for his first Pro 4 career podium in his rookie year. Bradley said “It feels great that all the work my team and I have been putting in has finally started paying off. I can’t wait to improve on what we have begun to accomplish.” Greg Adler also had a great weekend with fourth and a sixth place finishes.

Hailie Deegan flying down the front stretch for the win.

Ryan Beat and Jeremy Stenberg racing around the last turn battling for the win in Pro Lite.

Racing fast is what the Pro 2 trucks did with not too many cautions, but still had some hard hitting action to give K&N drivers a finish in second, third, and fourth for the first day and third, fourth, sixth on the second. RJ Anderson battled with the leader and veteran driver the entire race each day, giving the leader more than he wanted but just barely missed it, finishing second and third in his races to move him into second place in the championship points. Rodrigo Ampudia battle hard mid-pack the majority of the race but slowly started making his move while flying through the air. Just missing the box, Rodrigo finished fourth both days to move him up to fifth in points. Carl Renezeder had some amazing battles after getting shuffled back a few times while making a charge back up to the podium for third and also finishing sixth on day two after crashing hard in his Pro 4.

The drivers all depend on the K&N Filters to keep their engines clean and allow the most airflow. With how much dirt and debris that is thrown their way, there is no better choice to help them get to the front, according to them.  The race teams will make the next stop in Lake Elsinore on September 23-24 where these drivers are going to be trying to get more wins and podiums, which is going to make for some great racing.

Carpenter living up to the name One Wheel Revolution in the dust of El Mirage.

So what is One Wheel Revolution? No, it’s not a hostile take-over by militant unicyclists. As the company’s founder, Rob Carpenter, puts it, “A One Wheel Revolution performance is doing the unthinkable on some of the heaviest and most powerful v-twin motorcycles on the market.” He adds, “Our shows combine choreography, daring maneuvers, performance v-twins, and thrilling showmanship into 40 minutes of non-stop entertainment.” Clearly, the company’s name reflects time spent on one wheel at Carpenter’s performances. Wheelies, stopies, drifts, and burnouts are the name of the game at a One Wheel Revolution show. However, there are new and exciting things on the horizon for the company.

A One Wheel Revolution shoot at the famed Los Angeles River Canal.

A little background is in order. Picking up riding at the age of 21, Carpenter came to motorcycling later in life than most elite riders. His Montana home afforded him virtually no opportunity for instruction or mentorship.  His focus and determination throughout the first five years of his motorcycling education is the stuff of legends. “I wanted to become a great rider so badly that I dedicated literally every spare minute I had to riding. I rarely hung out with friends, celebrated holidays, or did anything that wasn’t going to improve my riding abilities. If my friends or family wanted to see me, they knew they either had to go to the riding spot or my garage to find me.” There is a lesson in dedication for young riders!

While performances at motorcycle rallies and industry shows may be the bread and butter of One Wheel Revolution, it is something out of that arena that really gets Carpenter stoked. He is spending more time in front of a camera. He says that photo and media projects often involve riding his big v-twins in unfamiliar and unpredictable environments. “My most memorable shoots this year were in the dry lake beds south of Las Vegas, shooting a video at the Los Angeles River Canal, and shooting at El Mirage. Something about riding places you shouldn’t keeps me hungry for more!”

Carpenter in front of his new passion, the camera.

Obviously, equipment reliability and performance are vital to Carpenter’s success. His working relationship with K&N is a huge factor in keeping his high-performance motorcycles fast and furious. Carpenter says, “In my 5 years of using K&N products, the team has been very supportive. K&N provides me with top quality air and oil filters. Performing on air-cooled motorcycles, it is essential that clean oil and cool, clean air can adequately flow through my bike’s motor in extreme temps.” He continues that his trust of K&N products also stems from the company’s longevity and its success in high-performance applications spanning all aspects of motorsports. “I know K&N products keep everything from top fuel dragsters, trophy/off-road trucks, and endurance race machines running strong in the most extreme elements.”

The financial backing that K&N provides One Wheel Revolution is also vital to Carpenter’s success. He says that K&N’s support is used to upgrade or maintain his equipment as well as help cover the expensive insurance needed for performances. Clearly the symbiotic relationship that has developed between Carpenter and K&N is mutually beneficial.

As for his future goals, Carpenter wants to take his photo and video projects to a higher level. He not only finds personal gratification in the endeavors, but he sees unique benefit in marketing for his sponsors. However, it’s not just show and performance goals that drive him. Carpenter has some exciting machinery in the works. “Currently I am building a 2016 Dyna FXDLS into a wheelie monster. This is an amazingly powerful and nimble platform to begin with. The addition of many amazing products from sponsors like K&N will make this an unstoppable wheelie and drift machine!”

While you will still be able to see Carpenter on one wheel at a motorcycle event near you, you’ll also likely see him gracing the pages of magazines and ripping it up on video. One thing is a given, Rob Carpenter will continue to pursue his goals with dogged determination, a highly-refined skill set, and unique business acumen.

Greg Ventura and his “Wally” trophy, after capturing the Super Street win at the NHRA Lucas Oil Series race at Fontana earlier this year.

Drag racing is not a sport or pastime. It’s a lifestyle. And for K&N maintenance analyst Greg Ventura, it has been a lifelong passion shared with his father Al. It culminated earlier this year, when Greg went seven rounds to win the Super Street class at the NHRA Lucas Oil Series race at Auto Club Raceway, in Fontana, California.

Greg (fourth from right) and crew celebrate the win at Fontana last spring, after going seven rounds to win the Super Street class in the Chevy II he built more than 20 years ago with his father.

Making the win all the more poignant was the fact Greg – at the ripe-old age of 42 – did it in the 1966 Chevy II that he’s had since high school. He and his father built the car way back in 1993 and for the next 21 years, despite a number of changes and updates, it ripped the strip with a high-winding, high-compression small block. That came to an end in 2014, when Greg admitted the fun factor with the car had diminished.

“To be honest, the car hadn’t run since 2011 and my father, Al Ventura, passed away the following year. I thought I was pretty much at the end of the line with the car,” he says. “But during lunch with fellow K&N employee Kevin McClelland, who raced in the same class, he suggested changing up the combination in a big way – with a big-block engine on pump gas.”

Rather than high-rpm horsepower to pull the vintage Nova down the track, the idea was to rely on the big-hammer adage that there’s no replacement for displacement. The torque of a big-inch big block would not only provide a wheel-lifting shove for the featherweight Chevy, but do so at comparatively low rpm.

“Kevin’s suggestion was that big torque and low rpm with translate into great performance and lower maintenance than the high-rpm small block,” says Greg. “Great longevity and lower maintenance sounded great to me – and I hadn’t run a big block, so it all sounded like a good way to rejuvenate my racing program and enthusiasm.”

"NHRA’s Super Street class runs on a fixed 10.90 index – on a pro tree – with V-8 cars weighing no less than 2,800 pounds. Greg Ventura’s Chevy runs an all-aluminum BRODIX big-block to minimize weight and enhance front-to-rear balance.

Greg admits it’s an idea his father floated way back in 1997.

“Yes, but the kid who knew everything didn’t want to hear it,” he says. “I was afraid of sacrificing performance, so I didn’t pursue it.”

More than 15 years later, he had a 568-cubic-inch engine built, using a lightweight BRODIX aluminum cylinder block and BRODIX aluminum heads, offsetting what would have been a pretty drastic weight balance change for the car.

Greg acquired the Chevy II when he was in high school and building it into a drag car was a father-son project that began in 1993.

“I wanted the changeover to be a 100-percent-correct update, with excellent attention to detail to make sure everything fit correctly and cleanly,” says Greg. “It was a challenge, but the results were ultimately worth it.”

Not surprisingly, the new engine required a new set of custom headers, a new motor plate and even modifying the existing hood scoop to accommodate the big block and K&N E-1500 with XStream top filter that Greg runs. That isn’t the only K&N product he runs though. He also uses a 62-1513 crankcase filter, HP-3002 oil filter, and 81-1005 fuel filter.

The work consumed Greg’s spare time from the fall of 2014 to the spring of 2016. A year later, he collected the trophy in Fontana. It was Greg’s first outing with the car since the engine change, affirming the decision to make the change and reinforcing that rejuvenated feeling of getting behind the wheel again of a race car he’s worked with for just about a quarter of a century. It also validated the idea his father offered nearly two decades earlier.

“It was very satisfying to roll out there and come away with a win at the very first race,” he says. “I felt like I had a brand-new car and I had a blast.”

Greg’s dad Al would certainly have approved – and maybe said, “I told you so.”

Acknowledgements: Greg thanks Kevin McClelland, K&N, Tom Bogner at Lucas Oil Products, Tom Capalbo from Taylor Freezers, Jimmy from Race Trans, the guys at Brodix, Keith from Total Seal Piston Rings, Aeromotive Fuel Systems, Darryl Duncan and Jason Swift at Goodyear Racing Tires, as well as Kevin Drew for getting the suspension and chassis ironed out and Jack Derencin for helping make a big block fit where a small block used to. He also sends special thanks to his wife Adriana and his mom, Connie Ventura.