Air Filter on the Ole Pajero???

[Eddy]

I have a Turbo Diesel LWB Pajero, and i was wondering if i could replace the existing air filter, which is a big cannister thing that says it is non-disposable with a pod filter???

I don't know a lot about cars, but i think the problem with my car is the air filter...

She smokes like crazy, is currently chewing through the juice (!3L per 100K, when it used to be about 11). I have a new oil filter ready to go in and some good quality oil ready, but i just want to know if the pod filter will work and whether there is anything else i could try to boost power and economy...

Thanks, Ed

[Campo]

[QUOTE=Eddy;24687 is anything else i could try to boost power and economy... [/QUOTE]

You're opening up a tin of worms here Eddy!

Would need a lot more info on the car and the driver before giving any detailed advice. I drive an NL ITD so I am not familiar with your model Paj.

Changing a blocked Air filter will reduce smoke,often the black variety, and increase fuel economy.

I don't know what the pod variety is but if you do a search, I'm sure I've read something about K&N?? filters recently for turbo diesels.

How to increase power and economy, Where do you start?

Haven't provided many answers have I!

Cheers
Paul

[mattza13]

ive recently replaced my air filder on my 88 paj with a pod filter, unsure of brand, just a cheapie i think, and sounded alot better, it made a bit of a difference with the smoke, and i have recently been getting better economy, 12L/ 100km (a swb tho)

i would recomend it, unless your going offroad, if you are u will need to replace them monthly or somthing lol

cheers matt

[dolphin]

EDDY, separate the 2 halves of the aircleaner cannister and remove the old cleaner and replace with a new one. theres nothing wrong with the cannister type filter housings but the filter is the important piece that needs to be very clean and clear for good air flow.

[hey_louis]

Yeah Dolphin's right, just replace/Clean the standard air filter. Factory set up is just fine. An air filter is a vital and some times over looked bit of gear. With out proper filltration your just going to cause a whole mess of problems!

[bro]

how often

how often i have to change filter and where do I buy it ?

Been to glow worm tunel it was wery dusty road i think there is a ot of dust in filter now

[ziggy]

Air filter type depends if it is an Aussie or import

Import has a big oval shaped one , Aussie a long cylindrical one
Import one is a little hard to find,