KN Filter in a Pajero

[jaggs]

Hi There,

Im new on this site I bought 1996 NJ pajero. Just checking if a KN filter is good for this car??

Cheers.

Mike

[nj swb]

In my opinion, it's the best filter I've been able to find.

There's plenty of evidence on the 'net to demonstrate that K&N filter doesn't filter as well as a good paper filter. But I haven't been able to find a good paper filter for my 3L V6. The last time I went 4wding with a Ryco filter I found visible dust on the "clean" side of the filter. I recently spent a week out bush with the K&N installed, and the "clean" side has no visible signs of dust - so I choose to believe that the K&N is working better than the Ryco did.

I had a look at a "genuine Mitsubishi" filter, and that looks frighteningly similar to the Ryco. A few Auto stores rate the Ryco as the best of the available air filters.

The original air filter in my Paj, that I threw away when I installed the K&N, had many more pleats than the Ryco filter, of a much denser appearing material. If I could find one of those again I would probably use that for bush trips.

I keep meaning to invest in a cyclonic pre-filter for the snorkel top, but I never seem to actually buy one.

[Bernoulli]

I'm happy with mine.

[dusty_nz]

I have seen a few people notice than in dusty environments once the filter is dirty it starts to let dust pass. Noted by the air intake behind the filter being dusty.


eg http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/arc.../t-569850.html

Basically it gets to a certain point where there is no more wet oil for the dust to stick to.

Versus a paper filter where the holes are too small for dust to get through.

When it gets blocked it starts to choke the engine.

Whats worse. Dust or a choked engine.

[Aussie_Dan]

As NJ SWB has said, I too found paper filters to let fine dust particles through on my last 4wd and dirt bike. I installed Unifilters to both of those vehicles and not a spec of dust ever got through after that.
I will probably buy a Unifilter for my Paj soon.... The advantage is that you can buy them in a pack for 4wd's with a spare pre-cleaner element. That means that if you are driving in really dusty conditions and your pre-cleaner becomes dry and filthy, you can just swap the dirty old one out for the clean one and keep on travelling. You would be back on the road in a couple of minutes.
I don't believe K&N's come with a precleaner element.
You can buy direct from their website: www.uniflow.com.au
Cheers, Dan.

[tomo3834]

Repco wanted $113 and had to order one, I pulled one off ebay from the UK for A$70 delivered! Go figure!

[peter92]

so whats the uni filter like as far as bull dust goes or is there a better filter for my paj
regards peter

[martin7]

i have used a k&n filter in my pajero with no dust getting past it at all. On mine i have a snorkel fitted and found that with a paper filter it was getting clogged with bugs after about a month which was getting expensive since fitting the K&N filter it requires cleaning every couple of months but still cheaper than a new paper filter every month. as for travelling in dusty conditions you can pack a cleaning kit and clean the filter as required add new oil and off you go.

[Stevie-Ray]

Whatever happened to FinerFilter?

For many years I used Finer-Filter's in my vehicles (except the last one), which I found helped improve power & fuel-economy.
Does anyone know what happen to Finer-Filter?
Perhaps Uni-filter sued them for patent-violation, as they both used oiled elements.

Cheers

[smithd0]

used K&N on my previous NJ, excellent filter.

[jaggs]

KN Filter

Ok Gents - thank for all of your info. I think i will go for KN filter, bought it from all crash part $90.00.

Cheers.

Mike

[Aussie_Dan]

For many years I used Finer-Filter's in my vehicles (except the last one), which I found helped improve power & fuel-economy.
Does anyone know what happen to Finer-Filter?
Perhaps Uni-filter sued them for patent-violation, as they both used oiled elements.

Cheers

Finer filter was either bought out by, or just turned into Unifilter.
They are one and the same......
Dan

[sprintman]

If you have ever read UOA results from any engine using a Krap & Nasty you wouldn't put one on your lawn mower. I read multiple UOA's every day and can usually pick the Krap & Nasty equipped engine from the results (high SI levels). The classic case of marketing beating performance.

[Stevie-Ray]

What's a UOA?

If you have ever read UOA results from any engine using a Krap & Nasty you wouldn't put one on your lawn mower. I read multiple UOA's every day and can usually pick the Krap & Nasty equipped engine from the results (high SI levels). The classic case of marketing beating performance.

Also explain what SI stands for, & how do Unifilters compare?

Cheers

[sharkcaver]

Also explain what SI stands for, & how do Unifilters compare?

Cheers

UOA: Used oil analysis, SI: Silicon content

Regards,

Shane.