4M fuel filter
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 27, 2004 at 00:52
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Hi
Does any of you know where I can find a filter element for a 4M fuel filter. The filter was fitted on our 4runner when we bought it. The company that supplied/fitted it isn't around today.
Cheers
Reply By: itisi - Sunday, Apr 18, 2004 at 00:05
Sunday, Apr 18, 2004 at 00:05
4M filters were designed to ASSIST NOT REPLACE existing filtration sytems already fitted to the vehicle therefore can be removed (if fitted correctly) without changing the original setup. Fuel filter INLINE with original and oil on a bypass system.
Instead of changing your oil every 5000 k's (diesel) you changed the dunny roll/s, the original filter at 10000 and the oil at 20000 k's intervals (normal usage). Can't remember the fuel filter change time but for the price of a few dunny rolls, who cares!
The oil certainly lasted longer than with standard type filters and it was possible to
check some conditions of the engine depending on the shape of the "roll' when removed eg; carbon buildup, fuel dribble past injectors etc.
As stated earlier, they were already on my SWB Patrol when purchased and I had that car for approx 12 years and can assure you they do work. And the dunny rolls didn't break down when immersed in oil of diesel (they are in a confined space).
So, if you haven't tried them don't knock them.
And no I'm not nor never was a rep for the company.
Regards
Rod
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Follow Up By: itisi - Sunday, Apr 18, 2004 at 00:07
Sunday, Apr 18, 2004 at 00:07
PS
Working away from
home at the moment, hence the late response
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