Diesel Pusher Air Filter change
I was wondering how to really know when to change an air filter on a CAT engine. I have the vacuum gauge that is supposed to give you the info but how reliable are they? The filter for my engin...
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DSDP Don wrote:
The absolute WORSE thing you can do to a diesel pusher air cleaner is to vacuum or blow it out with compressed air. You're taking a HUGE chance of moving the dust the filter captured to a place where it will be ingested and destroy your engine.
I give little or no value to the Air Minders. To me, they're totally useless. For the average guy doing 7500 miles a year, three years is a good change interval. We run between 10K - 15K a year and I change my filter every two years. My coach always performs well and I like keeping it that way. On one occasion, I bought two air cleaners because I got a good deal. This not a good idea, if you leave one setting for two years. Buy a fresh one when you're ready to change it out.
If yo own an expensive diesel pusher, don't cheapen out on maintenance.
I thought it obvious to first remove it before cleaning and not when it's really dirty and clogged and past due for replacement.
Can't say about the air minders and just thought they were a functional part of maintenance. Have one on the hydraulic fluid filter, as well and it hasn't moved off the green.
