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So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Nobody: 11:36am On Feb 01, 2017
Discuss.

PS: I'm an old guy, so keep flogging to a minimum grin

Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by oNj(m): 11:40am On Feb 01, 2017
You try;
Now the car can breathe some fresh air cool
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by falzthebadguy: 11:41am On Feb 01, 2017
EgunMogaji:
Discuss.

PS: I'm an old guy, so keep flogging to a minimum grin

looks like a first change since the car came into the country.
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Nobody: 11:47am On Feb 01, 2017
falzthebadguy:


looks like a first change since the car came into the country.

And it's such a shame too.

I've been replacing a lot of stuff. All the ball joints and steering stuff are all new.
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by geovidal(m): 11:55am On Feb 01, 2017
EgunMogaji:
Discuss.

PS: I'm an old guy, so keep flogging to a minimum grin
How much did u get the filter.
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Nobody: 12:00pm On Feb 01, 2017
geovidal:
How much did u get the filter.

I think $5, I brought it with me from US.
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by vani86: 12:40pm On Feb 01, 2017
Changed mine as well, the cabin air filter as well as engine air filter.

The air condition difference was clear almost immediately. It has over 7 intensity settings i rarelt ever get to 3, always on 2. For the engine i noticed it used more fuel, thought a clean air filter was meant to increase mileage per gallon.

Gurus what could cause this

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Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by antobrige: 10:59pm On Feb 01, 2017
congrats..and also think of changing the fuel filter as well grin
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by sultaan(m): 12:37am On Feb 02, 2017
EgunMogaji:
Discuss.

PS: I'm an old guy, so keep flogging to a minimum grin

Did you ship one of those old school 4runner to Nigeria?

If so through Cotonou or Lagod
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by lonelydora: 2:23am On Feb 02, 2017
No comment for now
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Nobody: 2:35am On Feb 02, 2017
sultaan:


Did you ship one of those old school 4runner to Nigeria?

If so through Cotonou or Lagod

I picked it up locally a couple of months ago but it came through Lagos many years ago.
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Nobody: 2:37am On Feb 02, 2017
antobrige:
congrats..and also think of changing the fuel filter as well grin

Good idea.
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Lexusgs430: 5:53am On Feb 02, 2017
I charge my air filters with every service performed. A country like Nigeria that is very very dusty, an air filter charge is advised every 3 months.
Do not also forget to replace the cabin filters also.....

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Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Lexusgs430: 5:55am On Feb 02, 2017
vani86:
Changed mine as well, the cabin air filter as well as engine air filter.

The air condition difference was clear almost immediately. It has over 7 intensity settings i rarelt ever get to 3, always on 2. For the engine i noticed it used more fuel, thought a clean air filter was meant to increase mileage per gallon.

Gurus what could cause this

Are you experiencing excessive fuel consumption, pre or post filter replacement?
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by vani86: 7:46am On Feb 02, 2017
Lexusgs430:


Are you experiencing excessive fuel consumption, pre or post filter replacement?

Post filter replacement. Wont say excessive though
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Lexusgs430: 9:49am On Feb 02, 2017
vani86:


Post filter replacement. Wont say excessive though

Possibly your vehicle is responding better and your lead foot is simply over-enjoying the throttle response........
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by bravolad(m): 12:47pm On Feb 02, 2017
Lexusgs430:
I change my air filters with every service performed. A country like Nigeria that is very very dusty, an air filter change is advised every 3 months.
Do not also forget to replace the cabin filters also.....

It's almost a waste of money replacing your air filter every 3 months. Do you drive in the desert? Except perhaps, you implied cleaning...

I clean mine at every service interval and replace when it's due.

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Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Nobody: 1:36pm On Feb 02, 2017
bravolad:


It's almost a waste of money replacing your air filter every 3 months. Do you drive in the desert? Except perhaps, you implied cleaning...

I clean mine at every service interval and replace when it's due.

I agree.

I use K&N washable filters mostly on my US cars.
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Lexusgs430: 4:00pm On Feb 02, 2017
bravolad:


It's almost a waste of money replacing your air filter every 3 months. Do you drive in the desert? Except perhaps, you implied cleaning...

I clean mine at every service interval and replace when it's due.

The beauty of K & N filters...........
Re: So I Decided To Change My Air Filter by Nobody: 5:32pm On Feb 02, 2017
Woww...woww
All I can say is, now the car can 'breathe' well.
'but wait o, na like this the new one be? I dey come angry

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