Air induction kit question

1. kieran_w L-plater Joined: Dec 2013 Sheffield Posts: 65 Citroen Saxo Forte 1.1L

   #1 14th August 2014, 21:20

   This is a bit of a douche question but would an aftermarket air induction kit reduce fuel consumption or increase it? I read that it's meant to reduce it but my brother fitted one and his fuel consumption increased compared to before he fitted one. Thanks peeps.
2. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #2 14th August 2014, 21:23

   If the air filter is doing its job properly then fuel consumption should be reduced.
   
   However some people like to fit cone filters at the back of the engine which suffer from heat soak and can reduce the engines performance and increase fuel consumption.
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 14th August 2014, 21:24

   It all depends on where the filter is placed,ie if it's too close to a heat source then your fuel consumption will increase.in general if routed correctly then fuel consumption will be normal,although people like the induction note so will floor the car.
4. kieran_w L-plater Joined: Dec 2013 Sheffield Posts: 65 Citroen Saxo Forte 1.1L

   #4 14th August 2014, 21:58

   right, cheers guys. has anyone got a diagram or a photo of where it should be ? im not really mechanical so im pretty useless haha
5. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #5 14th August 2014, 22:12

   Here is mine:
   
   It's not the best place next to the manifold but it's also not the worst I've seen! I'm also planning a cold air feed to it at some point but I can't see an air filter making a noticeable difference to fuel consumption really but as already said, it makes the car sound better so people tend to drive it a bit harder and that's be why you use more fuel!