Better than a HiClone (or a Fitch)..
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Member -Signman
Following a very dusty trip in the Vic. High Country (where we were relegated to 'whip' vehicle)- a service revealed a very contaminated air filter element.
I took it to a local truck workshop, and had it electo-something cleaned- but could not totally remove all the crap. They recommended I replace with a washable type (not foam). This cost about 40% more than an aftermarket paper type, but should outlast about 10 of the paper type with proper regular servicing.
A couple of fuel filling cycles showed a consumption benefit of a bit better than 10%, and marginally better engine response and easier high speed cruising.
Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 10:53
Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 10:53
Morning Signman
I can tell you beyond irrefutable doubt the following re your above described experience.
(1) K & N filters do have a positive effect on performance and fuel consumption.
(2) If you go anywhere near dust, that same K & N filter will turn to a 'mud pack' in an instant and all your positive gains in (1) will disappear like the DODO bird.
(3) The Toyota genuine filter is the one and only filter for a Troopy when it goes off the bitumen.
How do I know.
(a) I have a Troopy and found out by experience.
(b) I have a JEEP which has two air filters (K&N and OEM Paper)
(c) JEEP performs better with the K&N with better fuel consumption. In dust the K&N turns to Chit.
So I carry a spare paper filter element for the JEEP (OEM $20.00)
and if changing from bitument to dirt swith air filter elements. Takes about a minute all up.
The Troopy now runs an OEM Filter 100% of the time.
There you have it.
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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 10:56
Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 10:56
What about the Bluebird LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - 'Lucy' - Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 13:03
Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 13:03
Will you please either go back to bed or work, and shut up about the B/bird.
Damn! you are an embarrassment.
Didn't your mum ever tell you that 'silence was golden'
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Follow Up By: Member - 'Lucy' - Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 13:08
Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 13:08
Ooops! forgot.
Never you mind about the B/bird. If your 'Darkie' is going as good as the B/Bird when he/she is 27yrs old, then you can make a comment.
Oi! Vey! blasted Queerlanders are all the same.
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Follow Up By: Kev & Darkie - Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 13:20
Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 13:20
The only thing wrong with Darkie ATM is that it still smells of someones mutt, any ideas whose?? LOL
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 11:46
Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 11:46
What Lucky said!!!
The reason your vehicle goes better with the K&N filter is that it is more porous....IE: it doesn't filter as
well!! If you want to go to the next step (better than a K&N), try just driving your truck with no air filter at all.......it'll go great!!! (for a few thousand klicks at any rate). hahaha
Not often I agree with that old
grey nomad; but on this occasion, Lucky is on the money!!!! leave the K&N in the box.
Cheers
Roachie
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Reply By: Ron173 - Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008 at 11:47
Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008 at 11:47
I use a Unifilter, the Aussie version of a k and n.
I rotate it as its cylindrical, and move it 1/3rd rotation at a time, clean n re-oil each third time.
I have a bigger exhaust system, and find it does make a difference.
All these tests may be true but in reality what they supposedly let thru in the field would prob be so small and insignificant.
K and N been around for years, used by thousands for years with no ill effects.
I think your more likely to have issues with a paper one.
If you are bush and a paper one collapses from moisture on you, unless you have a spare your stuffed, with a unifilter or k and n, if it blocks up you only need to look at it round the
camp at night and clean it, refit, good as new.
Each to his own I guess.
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008 at 11:53
Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008 at 11:53
Hi Ron
Thanks for
the tip- on rotating 1/3...good idea !!
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