Kenworth W900 12.7 Glider.

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  1. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    I recently purchased a w900 glider with a 12.7. I remember my old 12.7 I change the air filter about every other oil change. Do these filters have to be changed every so often? There are 2 of them of course.....
     
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  3. tnevin225

    tnevin225 Road Train Member

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    Might look into a Fleet Air filter. Will get you better air flow and thy are reusable.
     
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  4. 062

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    I have a 379 Pete and change them once a year, but they never really look that bad.
     
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  5. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Yeah I've had one before. I didn't feel like cleaned them very well and it was hard to find the oil to spray. If I find out I need to change them every 10-20k miles I definitely will look into getting them again. I had a guy tell me he changes his once like every 3 years.
     
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  6. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Pete 379 have the dual air cleaners like the w900 right?
     
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  7. 062

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    Yes it has two 15” breathers.
     
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  8. spsauerland

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    Once a year, prefer to change in spring after road salt and chemical season is over.
     
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  9. benjamin260_6

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    I used to change the paper filters every 3-4 months. I have Fleet Air filters now and I only wash them 2 or 3 times a year and even right before I washing them I can hardly get the restriction gauge to move when I'm drawing enough air to make 60+ pounds of boost.

    I also had trouble finding the oil at first so when I did find a place that sold it, I just bought a case. I literally have enough to last me 10 years for an investment of a little over $100
     
  10. swaan

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    Once a year . Twin air cleaners on a westernstar. Every other oil change sounds really excessive for a hwy tractor.
     
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  11. stillwurkin

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    Once a year, unless off road work with dusty conditions. Have found they stay much cleaner than the smaller under the hood filters. Your miles may amount to more than what i do.
     
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