Air filter? - Washable? (1 Viewer)

[uzj100]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyo...138684474QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250138684474

Has anyone tried a washable air filter? I used a K&N before and I will not do that again however a washable filter sounds pretty cool. Or do you recommend sticking with paper factory air filter?

Thanks,

 

[roscoFJ73]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyo...138684474QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250138684474

Has anyone tried a washable air filter? I used a K&N before and I will not do that again however a washable filter sounds pretty cool. Or do you recommend sticking with paper factory air filter?

Thanks,

Until some of these filter companies publish some independent testing results I will stick with paper.
With this filter ,I would be surprised if it maintains it's filtration qualities as it gets older
Eventually it would be clogged with the smallest particles which wont wash out,which is why I like the disposable paper filter.
Every time you fit one,you know its 100% clean

I spend about a $60 a year per cruiser on paper filters or a $1.20 a week to protect a diesel engine that cost $5000+ to rebuild.

 

[1loudLX]

K&Ns are washable.....so your contradicting yourself.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Landcruiser-V8-98-06-aFe-Pro-Dry-S-Air-Filter_W0QQitemZ250138684474QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250138684474

Has anyone tried a washable air filter? I used a K&N before and I will not do that again however a washable filter sounds pretty cool. Or do you recommend sticking with paper factory air filter?

Thanks,

 

[calamaridog]

K&Ns are washable.....so your contradicting yourself.

I think he's wondering if there is a washable filter that is better than the crappy K&N one.

I'm guessing no and will stick with my Denso or Denso made OEM paper filters.

 

[cpcc]

Would never go with anything other than OEM for air filters, too risky for the little added benefits.

 

[e9999]

one can certainly clean a paper air filter with an air nozzle. I did that, you would be amazed at what comes out. And looked very clean afterwards.
Not as clean as new, obviously, but probably cleaner than probably 90% of the filters in use out there...

 

[uzj100]

I am going with OEM. I was just trying to be a tree hugger and reuse if possible.

 

[agomez]

oem and nothing is better than paper...imho....

 

[-Spike-]

But the OEM filter is washable.



Oh, sorry, I'm in the wrong place. I thought this was the 80 series forum.

-Spike

 

[hedydd]

Yes the original is washable as long as due care is taken during washing and drying. Also air filters are most efficient at filtering dirt out of the air after a dirt has deposited on the surface to close the pores down somewhat. Of course it follows that a new air filter lets more dirt through than one that has settled down and partially dirty. Sorry if this bursts some bubble.

 

[e9999]

Yes the original is washable as long as due care is taken during washing and drying. Also air filters are most efficient at filtering dirt out of the air after a dirt has deposited on the surface to close the pores down somewhat. Of course it follows that a new air filter lets more dirt through than one that has settled down and partially dirty. Sorry if this bursts some bubble.

that sounds right, but obviously you don't want to limit air flow either, so it's all about compromise as usual I guess...

 

[hedydd]

that sounds right, but obviously you don't want to limit air flow either, so it's all about compromise as usual I guess...

Air filters can get surprisingly dirty before they limit air flow to unacceptable levels. Anyone who has used a tractor or earthmoving equipment with filters equipped with restriction warning systems will attest to this. The amount of dust that can be tapped or blown out is phenominal and the amount needed to reclog is equally phenominal.

Turbocharged engines are more sensitive to restriction because it will put a thrust on the turbine which could wear it out. Nevertheless almost all industrial diesels are now turbocharged and work in the harshest environments.