Breathe Easier Inside Your 2015-2017 Hyundai Sonata with a K&N Cabin Air Filter
- Jan 17, 2018
Fast forward to 2014 and the introduction of the seventh generation Sonata, code-named LF. The Hyundai Sonata has served as a versatile platform, sold in a variety of trim levels with six different engines and four different transmissions, variations based on the global market. In the US, the 2015-2017 Hyundai Sonata was available with four engine options: The 1.6 L turbocharged Gamma GDI engine features an aluminum block and DOHC 16V aluminum cylinder head with dual CVVT, twin-scroll turbocharger, and an air-guided intercooler. The 1.6 Gamma produces 177 horsepower. The 2.0 L turbocharged Theta engine features a high-pressure die-cast aluminum alloy engine block, hollow stainless-steel dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) with powder-metal cam lobes, pent-roof combustion chambers, and gasoline direct injection. The 2.0L Theta produces 245 horsepower. The 2.4 L naturally-aspirated Theta engine shares the same architecture and construction as the 2.0 L version, with the same bore but with a stroke lengthened by nine millimeters. In addition, the compression ratio was reduced from 10.5:1 to 10.3:1. The 2.4 L Theta produces 185 horsepower.
Regardless of engine, each of these models shares at least one common component: the cabin air filter. Hyundai installs cabin air filters in the ventilation system to clean and filter the outside air that enters your Sonata. As the filter does its job and it collects dust, debris, spores, and pollen. At a certain point, the filter becomes clogged, restricting the air entering your ventilation system. Without the full flow of air around which the ventilation system was designed it could cause your air conditioning or your defrost system to not work as efficiently as they should, and could even reduce the lifespan of those components resulting in expensive repairs. For example, if you drive in an area with sand, dust, pollen, spores, even debris like leaves in the autumn, over time these contaminants can collect on your filter and reduce air flow through your Sonata’s heating and air conditioning system. An indication of a clogged or partially clogged cabin air filter is that the fan needs to be set higher than usual to get the same amount of air. In addition, if you’re plagued with persistent bad odors inside the car they can often be traced to bacteria or mold growing on an old filter.
As your cabin air filter is your first line of defense against these pesky hitchhikers, why not replace your disposable OEM filter with a high-quality K&N filter. K&N cabin air filters are the first of their kind designed to replace your vehicle's stock cabin air filter with a washable and reusable upgrade that cleans and freshens incoming air. Further, your VF2058 K&N cabin air filter is electrostatically charged to grab and hold dust and other airborne particles. It also helps control odors while they help capture and hold most mold, mildew, fungus, spores, and germs. Made of a unique non-woven synthetic material, K&N cabin air filters are an easy replacement upgrade for your vehicle's cabin air filter. Replacing the cabin air filter is a fast swap – it’s as simple as exchanging the old, dirty filter for a new one. The housing for the filter is behind the glove box and requires you only to twist two knobs to access the filter. The old filter can be replaced and the glovebox buttoned-up in only about five minutes.
The only maintenance required for your VF2054 K&N cabin air filter is a service you can do yourself in no time at all. At intervals of about 12 months or 12,000 miles, using a K&N cabin air filter cleaning kit, parts number 99-6000, you can easily renew and re-oil your air filter, which brings it back to virtually new condition and ready to protect your car’s cabin and your passengers. Your K&N cabin air filter has been designed to last for years of use and is guaranteed by K&N’s 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. And by purchasing a reusable cabin air filter, you’re helping the environment as well, as you no longer have to throw away an old, clogged non-recyclable filter that will end up in a landfill. The K&N VF2054 cabin air filter is designed to fit the following vehicles: 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2.0L L4 Fuel Injection - All Models |
