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K&N VF2046 Cabin Air Filters are designed to improve air quality in 2001-2009 GM minivans and compact crossovers

If you wanted to air condition your car in the 1930's, you'd fill a big metal cylinder with water, and hang it over the passenger side window. As you drove down the road, air would flow into this 'evaporative air conditioner' and the water inside would cool the air before it dribbled into the cabin through a small vent. These "swamp coolers" weren't very effective by today's standards, but having mildly-less-hot "conditioned" air must have been really 'cool' at the time. Fast forward nearly a century, and automotive HVAC systems can "condition" the air to virtually any temperature, without using water. Many high-spec road warriors like the Chevy Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Montana, Buick Rendezvous, Buick Terraza, and Pontiac Aztec, also have filtered ventilation systems that can remove dirt and allergens from the air, before it ever leaves the vents. But if you don't change that cabin filter, all of that mold, pollen and dirt gets re-circulated back through the passenger compartment. Needless to say, you'll be inhaling contaminated air that can aggravate your allergies, and even harm your gas mileage. The K&N VF2046 Cabin Air Filter provides a permanent solution to these problems, and it's designed to be the last HVAC filter that you'll have to buy.

Stop allergy season in its tracks with a K&N VF2046 Cabin Air Filter

K&N introduced the world's first reusable high-flow cotton gauze air filter in 1969, and has remained at the forefront automotive filtration technology ever since. The K&N VF2046 Cabin Air Filter is the product of nearly 5 decades of air filter R&D, and it contains innovations that you just won't find in an OE cabin filter. The synthetic filter media for example, is designed to exceed the OEM HVAC airflow requirements, while simultaneously providing outstanding filtration efficiency. This means a K&N cabin filter can trap many of the airborne contaminants that pass through it, while still allowing great airflow. The electrostatically charged filter material keeps those dirt particles trapped in its multiple layers until you clean it. These filters can typically go for 12-months/12,000 miles between cleanings, but if you need to freshen the air after a dusty drive or heavy pollen season, just pop off the access panel inside the glove box, and clean both filters using the K&N Cabin Air Filter Refresh Kit.

During development, the K&N VF2046 Cabin Air Filter underwent numerous ISO 5011 filtration efficiency tests. This allowed engineers to fine-tune the filter design, so it could perform up to K&N standards of airflow and filtration efficiency. These tests demonstrated the filter's ability to remove and contain dirt and dust particles, along with allergens like pollen, mold, mildew, fungus, spores, germs, and bacteria. Once the performance had been verified, the K&N VF2046 filter was granted the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty and put into production. So if your Chevy, Olds, Buick, Saturn or Pontiac minivan/crossover needs more than just a $0.99 air freshener, K&N can solve your HVAC air quality issues, without anything dangling from your rear-view mirror.

In addition to these reusable cabin filters, K&N makes an entire line of products that can improve the performance and efficiency of your Venture, Uplander, Silhouette, Montana, Aztec, Rendezvous, Tarraza or Saturn Relay. To view our parts catalog, click the Search by Vehicle Tool and enter your year/make/model. Or, you can use this link to find a K&N dealer near you.

Features & Benefits of the K&N VF2046 Cabin Air Filter

• Engineered for the 2001-2005 Chevrolet Venture, 2005-2009 Chevrolet Uplander, 2001-2004 Olds Silhouette, 2001-2009 PontiacMontana, 2006-2007 Saturn Relay, 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous, 2005-2007 Buick Terraza & 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztec
• Significantly improves cabin air quality
• Depth-load design encapsulates dirt so air can continue to flow through
• Captures microscopic particles and helps to keep you from breathing in dirt, dust, pollen, mold, mildew, fungus, germs, spores, bacteria, and many other irritants
• Outperforms OEM cabin air filters in both filtration and system efficiency
• Reduces strain on the HVAC system
• The synthetic K&N cabin air filter can last up to 12-months/12,000 miles before it needs to be cleaned (depending on driving conditions)
• Comes with the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty

K&N Applications for VF2046 Cabin Air Filter

2009 Pontiac Montana 3.9L V6
2009 Chevrolet Uplander 3.9L V6
2008 Pontiac Montana 3.9L V6
2008 Chevrolet Uplander 3.9L V6
2007 Saturn Relay 3.9L V6
2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9L V6
2007 Chevrolet Uplander 3.9L V6
2007 Buick Terraza 3.9L V6
2007 Buick Rendezvous 3.5L V6
2006 Saturn Relay 3.9L V6
2006 Saturn Relay 3.5L V6
2006 Pontiac Montana 3.9L V6
2006 Pontiac Montana 3.5L V6
2006 Chevrolet Uplander 3.9L V6
2006 Chevrolet Uplander 3.5L V6
2006 Buick Terraza 3.9L V6
2006 Buick Terraza 3.5L V6
2006 Buick Rendezvous 3.6L V6
2006 Buick Rendezvous 3.5L V6
2005 Pontiac Montana 3.5L V6
2005 Pontiac Montana 3.4L V6
2005 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L V6
2005 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L V6
2005 Chevrolet Uplander 3.5L V6
2005 Buick Terraza 3.5L V6
2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.6L V6
2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4L V6
2004 Pontiac Montana 3.4L V6
2004 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L V6
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4L V6
2004 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L V6
2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.6L V6
2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4L V6
2003 Pontiac Montana 3.4L V6
2003 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L V6
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4L V6
2003 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L V6
2003 Buick Rendezvous 3.4L V6
2002 Pontiac Montana 3.4L V6
2002 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L V6
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4L V6
2002 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L V6
2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4L V6
2001 Pontiac Montana 3.4L V6
2001 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L V6
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4L V6
2001 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L V6

You can view all the cabin air filters that K&N makes for Chevrolet vehicles at the Chevrolet Cabin Air Filter page, and Buick vehicles at the Buick Cabin Air Filter page, Pontiac vehicles at the Pontiac Cabin Air Filter page and Oldsmobile vehicles at the Oldsmobile Cabin Air Filter 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.

Todd Gilliland celebrates his fourth straight NASCAR K&N Pro Series West win

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West rookie Todd Gilliland has his own version of the Fantastic Four.

Gilliland won the NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif. He has won his first four races in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and has joined a list of NASCAR greats that includes Dan Gurney, Tim Flock and Joey Logano. “We work as hard as we can. It’s been working out for us lately and we will continue to do that,” Gilliland said.

Gurney, an International Motorsports Hall of Famer, won his first four starts in the NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model Series, the predecessor to the K&N Pro Series West. Gurney won his races in combination with the Grand National Series at California’s Riverside Speedway. The Pacific Coast Late Model Series started in 1954.

Flock, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, and Logano, who won the 2015 Daytona 500, won their first two starts in the K&N Pro Series. Gilliland’s win streak started in the K&N Pro Series West season finale in November at Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona. He won the K&N Pro Series East season opener at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida in February. He won this third race in a row at the K&N Pro Series West season opener at Irwindale Speedway in California. His fourth win in a row came at Kern County Raceway Park.

Todd Gilliland fights for the lead at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California

“He has no idea. He’s just a racer,” said David Gilliland, Todd’s father and a NASCAR veteran. “He’s setting records that aren’t easy to set, that are old, and with legends in the auto racing industry. It’s amazing what he’s been able to accomplish. We’re just really proud. He’s been really humble about this, and he’s just a happy kid. A happy 15-year-old.”

Bill McAnally, who owns Gilliand’s team, said he had some reservations about putting a 15-year-old in the driver’s seat of one of his cars. His worries have been put to rest.

“He’s just a very special young man that I’ve had the extreme pleasure to work with … It’s incredible,” McAnally said. “I was worried about the pressure bothering him. But he just rolls with it. It’s amazing.”

Gilliland had his challenges in the race at Kern County. A red flag caution stopped the race with 15 laps to go. On the restart, Gilliland dropped to third and didn’t move back to the lead until lap 142. He led the last nine laps to take the checkered flag.

“At that point everyone on the radio was just telling me we are still in this,” Gilliland said. “Don’t get my head down at all. We knew we had a super fast car. Just go for it and give it everything you got.”

Ryan Partridge took the lead on the restart after the red flag on lap 135. He was able to stay out front for six laps before Gilliland passed him.

Todd Gilliland and his team are off to a great start in 2016 with two consecutive wins

“I’m not quite sure what happened on the restart behind us to bring out the red flag,” Partridge said. “I heard there was a car rolled over and what not. We rolled to the gas just a hair early but I waited for him to go. Once he saw me jump in front of him just a hair, he was playing games at that point.”

Partridge finished in second place for the second race in a row. Rookie Cole Rouse was third.

Gilliland won the pole and led a race-high 54 laps. Partirdge was out front for 45 laps. David Mayhew looked like a contender early in the race. He led for 31 laps, but gave up the lead to Partridge on lap 81. Mayhew cut a tire and fell back in the pack. He finished in sixth place.

Gilliland is the leader in the K&N Pro Series West standings after two races with 95 points. Partridge sits in second with 86. Chris Eggleston, the reigning K&N Pro Series West champion, is third with 81 points.

The next race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West is at Tucson Speedway in Arizona on May 7. Gilliland will try to continue his winning streak at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee for the K&N Pro Series East race on April 16.

The K&N E-0663 air filter is designed to fit into the factory air box and enhance airflow for improved performance.

The origin of the name Mercedes-Benz can be traced back to Karl Benz, who is known as the inventor of the first gasoline powered automobile in 1886. Recognized as one of the most prestigious, as well as one of the oldest automobile companies in the world, it manufactures luxury cars and is based in Stuttgart and Baden-Wurtternberg, Germany.

Besides its involvement in the development of the internal combustion engine, the company has led the automotive industry with a number of innovations and firsts including:

• The first honeycomb radiator, which is still used today.
• The first float carburetor, which was used until the creation of fuel injection.
• The first passenger road car to have brakes on all four wheels.
• The first diesel-powered passenger car.
• The creator of “safety cage” or “safety cell” construction with front and rear crumple zones.
• Patenting a device that prevents drive wheels from spinning.
• The first automobile with an anti-lock braking system.
• The first to introduce airbags to the European market.
• The first to include pre-tensioners on seat belts.
• The world’s first car with seven-speed automatic transmission.
• The first to offer automobiles with electronic stability, brake assist and other types of safety equipment.
• The most powerful series production four-cylinder turbocharged motor (as of June 2013).

In addition, Mercedes-Benz produced the world’s first robot car in the 1980s and in October 2015 introduced the Vision Tokyo, a five-seat electric van powered by a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell.

Mercedes-Benz also has its own in-house performance-tuning division called AMG, which creates high-performance versions of a number of Mercedes-Benz production cars.

Importer Max Hoffman introduced the first Mercedes-Benz into the United States in 1952. By 1957, Mercedes-Benz entered into a distribution agreement with the Studebacker-Packard Corporation to import Mercedes-Benz automobiles into the United States. In 1965, the company created Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) to directly import cars into the U.S.

Today, Mercedes-Benz is second among luxury cars manufacturers in the U.S. market. Top selling Mercedes-Benz models in the United States in 2015 included the C-Class and the CLA-Class.

Owning a Mercedes-Benz is a major investment and, like any investment, one would want to protect it. Not only does the K&N E-0663 air filter help to protect your Mercedes, it is designed to boost performance. Due to its high airflow and exceptional filtration, the filter will not only boost performance, but will also keep your precision engine running clean.

The K&N 99-5000 Air Filter Cleaning Kit is formulated to allow you to wash and re-use the air filter multiple times.

Designed to fit in the Mercedes factory air box, the filer is washable and can go up to 50,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions before needing to be cleaned.

The K&N 99-5050 or 99-5000 Filter Cleaning Kit helps restore a dirty K&N air filter to virtually new conditions. The formula is specifically designed to restore the filter’s airflow efficiency so it can improve the car’s performance for another 50,000 miles. K&N is so sure that the air filter will be the last one your car will ever need, it backs it with a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty.

The K&N E-0663 Replacement Air Filter will fit the following Mercedes-Benz models:

2016 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Cabrio & Coupe
2016 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Cabrio & Coupe
2015 Mercedes Benz GLK250 2.0L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz GLK200 2.0L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Cabrio & Coupe
2015 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Cabrio & Coupe
2015 Mercedes Benz E200 1.8L L4 - Cabrio
2014 Mercedes Benz GLK250 2.0L L4
2014 Mercedes Benz GLK200 2.0L L4
2014 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Cabrio & Coupe
2014 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Cabrio & Coupe
2014 Mercedes Benz E200 1.8L L4 - Cabrio
2014 Mercedes Benz C180 1.6L L4 - W204
2013 Mercedes Benz GLK250 2.0L L4
2013 Mercedes Benz GLK200 2.0L L4
2013 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Cabrio & Coupe
2013 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - from 4/13, Cabrio & Coupe
2013 Mercedes Benz E200 1.8L L4 - Non-US, from 4/13, Cabrio
2013 Mercedes Benz C180 1.6L L4
2012 Mercedes Benz C180 1.6L L4 - From 8/12

You can view all the air intakes that K&N makes for the Mercedes Benz at the Air Intake Systems for the Mercedes Benz page and all the air filters that K&N makes for the Mercedes Benz at the Air Filters for the Mercedes Benz 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.

Justin Haley autographs the K&N mini helmet after his win at Greenville Pickens Speedway

The first three races of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season produced three different winners. The first race in February added a bit of drama on the final lap.

Todd Gilliland won the Jet Tools 150, the season opener in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida on Feb. 14. What looked like a costly pile-up on the final lap turned out to be an avoidable incident. The race was extended an extra lap because the proper flags were not displayed from the flag stand.

As a result, the drivers continued for an extra lap. The three race leaders, Gilliland, Spencer Davis and Ronnie Bassett Jr., collided on the final lap. Bassett crossed the finish line first, but the win was awarded to Gilliland.

“It was crazy,” Gilliland said after the race. “We had it under control to start. We may have lost it a little bit there at the end. But it all fell back into our hands.”

Bassett said he didn’t see the flags from the stand and continued to race for the win even though the race was technically over.

Tyler Dippel takes a victory lap after his win at Mobile International Raceway

“First thing, I never saw the white flag,” Bassett said. “The spotter would come on the radio and he said we’re coming to the checker this time. Any racer is going to race to the checkered flag. Went down into turn one and got cleared down to the bottom. The two leaders got together in three and four. I went up underneath them and when I got up underneath them, they came down a little bit. We all got together racing for the W. I don’t know what happened after that.”

Bassett ended up in third place. Davis was second.

Gilliland, a third-generation NASCAR driver from North Carolina, won his second K&N Pro Series race in as many starts. He won the season finale in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West at Phoenix International Raceway last year.

Tyler Dippel won the second K&N Pro Series East race of the season at Mobile International Raceway in Alabama on March 12. “It’s so unreal. I can’t believe this happened,” Dippel said. “I really don’t have words for it.” Dippel, a 15-year-old rookie, won the Mobile 150 presented by Mobile Sports Authority in his second K&N Pro Series start. He crossed the finish line after a green-white-checker finish.

“We started fifth. We had a little bit of a mess up on our second lap in qualifying,” Dippel said. “The car was running really good. I knew we had something when the green flag dropped. Made a couple of moves at the start and kept pace with myself. Got the lead really early there and got out front and just rode it.” Davis was the runner-up for the second race in a row, while Jesse Little was third.

Todd Gilliland fights for the lead and wins the Jet Tools 150 at New Smyrna Speedway on February 14

“At the end of each run, we would be right back up there,” Davis said. “Restarts hurt us a little bit. We had our car set up for the long runs. That bit us with that green-white-checkered. We tried to make something happen. At least we got to second. We maintained the points lead. That’s a good thing.”

Dominique Van Wierwingen led the first 29 laps of the race. The driver from Canada started on the front row next to Davis, who won the pole. She took the lead on the first lap and set a K&N Pro Series East record for leading the most laps in a race by a woman driver. The previous record in the 30-year history of the K&N Pro Series East was four laps.

Another teenager won the third race of the K&N Pro Series East season. Justin Haley, 16, won the Kevin Whitaker 150 at Greenville Pickens Speedway in South Carolina on March 26. It was his first win in 23 career starts in the K&N Pro Series East.

“We played a safe race. Saved the tires for the last 75. Tried to use the first 75 as a judge for the last 75,” Haley said. “The first run I was holding back but the second run we were pretty much all out.”

Haley took the lead from Kyle Benjamin on lap 143. Haley led the last six laps of the race. Benjamin was second after winning the pole and leading a race-high 122 laps.

Bassett was third, followed by Davis in fourth. It was Davis’ third top-five finish of the season. Davis leads the K&N Pro Series East standings after three races. He has a three-point lead over Benjamin. The top four drivers in the K&N Pro Series East standings are separated by only six points. Haley is third with 121 points. Dippel is fourth with 120 points. Bassett is fifth, nine points behind Davis.

The next race in the K&N Pro Series East is the PittLite 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 16.

Rookie Todd Gilliland celebrates his win in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Series opener in Irwindale

The 15-year-old from North Carolina won the K&N Pro Series West season opener at Irwindale Speedway in California on March 19. He is 3-for-3 in K&N Pro Series races, winning his first three races on the NASCAR circuit.

He had to work hard and exercise some patience for his latest win in the Toyota/ NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Irwindale. He started on the pole, but lost his lead on lap 4. He worked his way back to the front on lap 123 and won by two seconds over Ryan Partridge.

“Sometimes it was hard looking out front and watching them race two and three wide,” Gilliland said. “You always want to be out there with them and going for the lead. We knew coming into this race we couldn’t lead the whole entire race. We were going to save our stuff a little bit and maybe fall back if we needed to. Our strategy worked this time.”

Rookie Todd Gilliland wins third K&N Pro Series race in a row and Starts the 2016 season with a big win

Gilliland, a third-generation NASCAR driver, won the K&N Pro Series West season finale at Phoenix International Raceway in November. It was his debut in the K&N Pro Series. He won the K&N Pro Series East season opener at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida in February, his second win in a row.

Partridge, who raced late models at Irwindale Speedway before moving up to the K&N Pro Series ranks, led for 33 laps, the same as Gilliland.

“Todd had a great car,” Partridge said. “Our car lost a little bit of forward drive, a lot of bit of forward drive, early in the race while we were saving the tires, which is never good if you’re trying to save and you still don’t have the forward drive.”

Todd Gilliland works his way up the field to win by two seconds over Ryan Partridge at Irwindale.

A caution on lap 130 set up the last restart of the race. When the race resumed on lap 133, Gilliland stayed in front of Partridge and the field.

“Todd on the other hand, I don’t think I ever saw his car wiggle once,” Partridge said. “He was absolutely glued to the race track. It really showed there with the last few laps. He was able to break away. I was praying for a green-white-checkered. I really thought we could have made something on the restart. It is what it is. It was a great run. We are looking forward to the next one.”

Chris Eggleston, the reigning K&N Pro Series West champion, was third at Irwindale.

“I thought we had something for them. On the last 100 to 110, I started to slip the right rear in the last couple,” Eggleston said. “The short runs were killing us. I had to try so hard. As hard as we had to work for this third-place finish, it was definitely a struggle, but we’ll definitely take it.”

Gracin Raz, who started on the front row next to Gilliland, led a race-high 82 laps but finished in 14th place. Noah Gragson was fourth, followed by Johnny Borneman in fifth.

The next race on the K&N Pro Series West is the NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif., on April 2.