Air filter W/Foam condem?

[partime]

Update.........New oil filter,Oil.and K&N Air filter Just got 17 mpg
Its getting better.....Will try fuel additive..

 

[Coal Cracker]

The foam was designed to be somewhat self cleaning, if you imagine caked on dirt would fall off while engine was vibrating, I agree if is not efficent, but during a war situation, you'd probably worry bout the engine running versus mpg.

Just my 2 cents if you're off roading I would not use the k&n, under any circumstances, I wouldn't even use them in a pavement pounder.

I was on a big K&N kick a few years ago till I got some oil samples back showing high silicon ratings in my oil, I've since ditched the K&N's and just replace the paper elements more often. Good Luck

 

[partime]

Where can I get my oil tested and how much $$$$$ ..,Can silicon damage the engine?

 

[4bogginchevys]

Wikipedia names silicon as dirt basically. Similiar to carbon aswell which is normally in gas engines with less than fresh engine oil. Didn't sound like anything to worry about.

 

[partime]

Update!!!!!! put a quart of fuel treatment in and got 17.7 Will keep trying to improve and post progress

 

[pinbill]

You can get oil tested through Blackstone Labs for like $20. Look on their website and they will send you a sample canister.

Bill

 

[ONTOS66]

Haven't tired the oil test yet, but just ordered the kit.

Blackstone Labs

Kit is shipped for free. Test is $22.50.

I'm going to try it on the M1028. Like chicken soup - may not help - but it can't hurt.