MX-13 Engine Air Filter Service Interval

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  1. Jun 9, 2021 #1
    Evil_E

    Evil_E Heavy Load Member

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    Curious as to what everyone is using for a service interval on the engine air filter. I know Paccar says change when filter restriction requires it. Thinking about changing mine out. 132K miles on the original, with restriction gauge reading 13 "/h2O
    I heard they're a little pricey
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2021 #2
    Evil_E

    Evil_E Heavy Load Member

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    Also, belts and tensioners...any recommended end of life expectation...would rather change that stuff at home than on the roadside
     
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    baha

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    You can just buy air filters thru mail and save a lot over going to dealer for parts, just push on the longest part of fan belt to see how tight it feels and when it starts getting louse and chirping a bit when fan turns on its time to replace the belts ?
     
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    lester

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    For an OTR type truck you could probably go a long time with air filter. Like years.... I change mine quarterly but am in dust always.

    Belts I would just have some on the truck and keep an eye on them.
     
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