FILTERS

I have an Italian vehicle (2.8 l Turbo diesel). The genuine filters cost heaps- so I have been using Sakura filters for a while now with no problems.
I source them thru a mob in Sydney- Mr. Filters

I use a K&N reusable air filter, very easy to clean and wash. Initial outlay a bit pricey but pays for itself within a couple of cleans.

Cheers Dave

I have been using Ryco and find them good enough

I generally use the Ryco filters (exc. air filter - but I don't remember what brand that one was) and haven't had any problems.

Some filters are replaced more often than others, so where are the differences in price - ie. are all Nissan filters nearly double the Sakura filters, or are the prices closer for the more regularly changed filters? That might make the price difference not so significant. If I was choosing between Ryco and Nissan filters when they're not replaced all that often (oil: 5-10,000km, air: 20,000km, fuel: 40,000km - depending on conditions) then an extra $20 over average 20,000km is pretty insignificant, especially if your vehicle is under warranty (if you've always used genuine Nissan filters, it may mean Nissan has one less reason to refuse a warranty claim).

Have a look here

www.terraintamer.com.au

I use them on my cruiser wouldnt use Ryco.


The price is about half the TOYOTA price for all especially if you buy them in 6 packs

My 2000 4.2td Patrol has now done over 200,000.

I have used the following filters since new.

OIL....Sakura C1819 & C1835

AIR... K&N reusable oiled filter.

Fuel... Cav system (replacement for Nissan system) not recommended for CRD.

Pump over filter. (Tank to Tank) common cheap petrol filter around $2.50.

When travelling I make sure that I carry K&N cleaning kit and at least 2 sets of oil and fuel filters plus a complete change of fan belts. As well as radiator hoses.

One can tell when the air filter needs cleaning on the 4.2 as they have a lag around 3200rpm when pushed to 4,000rpm. Then its a case of cleaning the air and the revs pile back on easily.

I also make sure that the oil is changed every 5,000 k's diligently.

I also grease all nipples at each oil change.

I do a lot of dusty driving in this area without any problems except the exterior gets pretty grubby between washes. Th engine shows no signs of dusting at all and still goes just as hard as ever.

Fuel - I also use a CAV filter (as mentioned in these replies) with glass bowl so you can see if you have any water or crud in there. If so, drop the bowl, clean put back on and off you go. CAV replacement filters are about $6 each. You can get the CAV kits that replace the factory fuel filter for around $90 including a filter from various places and also on eBay.

Air - I use a standard paper type. I just blow it out with compressed air every now and then, or tap most of it out against a rock as also mentioned in replies. New they are only $30 each any way.

Oil - you cannot go past Baldwin oil filters ! I use Baldwin BD7029 (full flow) about $20 each and BT341 Bypass filter about $16 each. I change the bypass filter every 5,000 kms, full flow every 20,000 kms or when my oil analysis comes back saying change the oil. You can buy from a variety of places including eBay, and you can buy direct from Baldwin in Melbourne. They are very knowledgeable and helpfull.

Malcolm,

I never venture away from strandard with the Patrol. I have been getting my bits through Nizzbits. Email them at nizzbits@hotmail.com Saved me a fortune over the years with parts, filters etc. All genuine parts, all delivered to your door.

Cheers Mick

Malcom1
with your oil filter make sure it has the one way valve in the bottom if the factory filter has it, unsure of what it does, but my mechanic told me to be sure that all my aftermarket filters has the one way valve in bottom