Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
robsmith wrote:
Yes, but how many of the LR throw away ones would he have used, and at what cost??
I was of the understanding that the oil type filters allow more air to give the better performance so let in more of the gritty stuff too so probably at the cost of the engine I believe.
15th Jun 2008 7:58 am
Andrew A
Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
Location: UK, Nottingham
Posts: 51
The K&N part number for disco3 is 33 2333. £39 incl vat.
I have only had a very short drive with it in and not really noticed any difference. I'll what happens to the fuel usage!2005 TDV6 HSE, Dual battery (TFC) with 1000w inverter,
Fitted finally, rear ladder and mantec plate - wow too easy
To be fitted : Thinking about ARB bumper
15th Jun 2008 9:04 am
simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 1264
scoobystiv8 wrote:
DSL wrote:
How do you oil it, is it a case of pour in a little oil & drive over a bumpy track?? And how often???
the oil is a spray, a fine mist every few thousand miles. not alot though as you will cause maf problems.
tbh I have only oiled after about 20,000 miles on previous cars.
That is only after removing the dirt with the cleaner though right?? That is what you used to have to do else how do you end up with a cleaned filter? Soaking/removing the dirt then drying and re-oiling was the thing 20yrs ago, can't see how it will have changed unless you want to leave all the accumulated oil/dirt o the filter???Cheers
Simon
16th Jun 2008 6:03 am
simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 1264
scoobystiv8 wrote:
DSL wrote:
How do you oil it, is it a case of pour in a little oil & drive over a bumpy track?? And how often???
the oil is a spray, a fine mist every few thousand miles. not alot though as you will cause maf problems.
tbh I have only oiled after about 20,000 miles on previous cars.
Yep, thier website still quotes "washable and reuseable" so you need to allow for the full maintenance cycle, not just spraying more oil on....Cheers
Simon
16th Jun 2008 6:06 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14372
I have been messing with some K & N filters ( as i use them on diesel engines at work) ...
They do a 57i induction kit for the D3 which means removing the whole air box.
Quite expensive piece of kit ,so i thought i would try my own.
With the exception of a heat sheild ( and removal of the lower air box here it is )
Just doing some testing to see which size i should be using ...
The 2 bigger ones will need the bottom of the air box removing ( 1 screw holding it in place on mine)
Unfortunatly it does not give that nice roar that it does on a petrol engine.
Also i think i would revert back to the original air box and filter for off roading as i have seen the amount of dust in there !!!G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
16th Jun 2008 3:01 pm
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
Posts: 2270
I've attempted a "group buy" thread if anyone's interested Welcome "Lola"
16th Jun 2008 5:04 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
Hmmm!
Bye Bye RAI!
17th Jun 2008 4:56 am
HSV Rangie
Member Since: 04 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 26
Member Since: 18 Jun 2008
Location: Southern California
Posts: 15
I spend a lot of time in the Mojave Desert, I have found that driving in a very dusty environment, the oiled filters get covered in dust very quickly and will have to be cleaned every two weeks (in my case).
It is just not worth the extra effort. The oil is like a magnet to dust and just clogs too fast. At least with a paper filter I can shake out the dust when on the trail.
If you drive on paved roads it is a big advantage.
If you drive on dirt roads it is a big dis-advantage.
18th Jun 2008 4:30 pm
Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
I agree with this,but where you drive also counts. In very low pollution and dust areas such as here,the K&N filter(just bought $87 plus post) will show an improvement in air intake and performance.
In the State Capital with it's trucks and heaps of diesel smoke,I would put the paper one back on.
When we commuted 70 miles a day on those roads the paper filter was black and sticky .. even on the
inside after 10k miles !
18th Jun 2008 11:00 pm
Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
Can report .... no difference in fuel consumption over clean paper filter.......
BUT the acceleration has improved ( ...and I am not dreaming )
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