Thread: Air Filter on D4 TDV3.0 HSE?

Sounds like nobody is a wrap for the K & N filter.
Is there another filter that will allow more air flow, but still filter dust particles as good as the original?

Cheers, Craig

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Sounds like nobody is a wrap for the K & N filter.
Is there another filter that will allow more air flow, but still filter dust particles as good as the original?

Cheers, Craig

Disco4SE, a simple test for you, hold your K&N filter up to the sky and if you can see bits of that sky through your filter, then paint it green and throw it into tall grass.
I had a K&N filter in my BA GT Falcon, slight power increase, nice induction roar, dusted engine at 15,000klms.
So if you wish to destroy your engine and void your Warranty for the sake of a nice induction sound stick with the K&N, BTW OEM filter is the answer to your question, Regards Frank.

Thanks Tank. I have had the K&N filters in most of my vehicles including an 80 Series Cruiser that had done 400,000K, no problems.
I suppose for the extra gain its not worth the risk for the D4?

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Sounds like nobody is a wrap for the K & N filter.
Is there another filter that will allow more air flow, but still filter dust particles as good as the original?

Cheers, Craig

Your best bet would be to contact Donaldson (head office) and ask if they manufacture any replacements which have lower pressure drop for the same filtration performance.

Thanks for the info. I will be staying with the original air filter and probably taking a spare with me on the trip. I'll just check it after 5 or 6 dusty days and see how much crap has accumulated and shake it out.

I find it odd that a 4x4 comes with an owners manual that says absolutely nothing about taking care of your air filter in dusty conditions. Maybe it's just me.

I've now had a safari snorkel fitted... but that prompts another question. Can you fit a pre cleaner to this unit and if so has anyone done this? Is it worthwhile doing for a dusty trip. This on a D4 HSE3.0