Freeelander 2 TD4 Air Filter

[inside]

My fuel economy has gone up slightly over the last few months. I've done 16000km and thought I'd check the air filter as I assumed they would only change this every few services. The whole filter was covered in black soot and was well past it's used by date. It may be common that this engine needs regular air filter changes but in any case it's 4 hex screws and the new filter is $21. I suggest you check it and change if necessary.

[djhampson]

I just got mine changed over as part of the service and yes it was filthy. $21 isn't bad either.

[beforethevision]

HAHAHAHAH

thats quality!

cheers!

[Dorko]

Do you offroad much?

Is that why its so dirty?
Dorko

[djhampson]

Do you offroad much?

Is that why its so dirty?
Dorko

Yeah I do offroad a bit which I think why it was so dirty. It was also 12 months old when I took that photo.

[inside]

I just got mine changed over as part of the service and yes it was filthy.

Mine wasn't that bad. Maybe these should be changed every service.

[djhampson]

Strangely tho I haven't noticed a change in fuel economy

[isuzurover]

Air filters can hold quite a lot of dust and still flow a reasonable amount of air.

Contrary to popular belief, filters clean the air BETTER as they load with dust. So it is actually BAD FOR YOUR ENGINE to change the air filter too frequently.

[beforethevision]

Air filters can hold quite a lot of dust and still flow a reasonable amount of air.

Contrary to popular belief, filters clean the air BETTER as they load with dust. So it is actually BAD FOR YOUR ENGINE to change the air filter too frequently.

A dirty filter helps clean the air? perhaps. Flow well? I dont think so.



Cheers!

[Dorko]

Im no Mech, but a dirty filter cant be good in any situation.

Dorko