Splitshifter, just because an expert says something doesn't mean it's true. Look a this
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Q: Will more frequent servicing of my air cleaner extend my engines life?
A: Just the opposite, over-servicing will cause increased service cost, time and material and dust contamination of the engine due to:
1. Element damage, due to excessive handling,
So, what do you think, Splitshifter? Do you believe it damages your filter if you take it out and look at it? I think if everyone is honest you're going to be in the minority if you do.
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2. Improper installation of element,
Do you think that even
I could screw up putting an air filter in my truck? I've got a Century Class, I don't have anything fancy like the dual external filters or anything?
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3. Increased initial inefficiencies.
What does this even mean? I know what it means, it means the very thing No_Worries was talking about from the beginning.
You know, I just can't stop using my brain because an expert is supposed to have said something. Let's leave the experts out of it a minute,
I'd like to read your personal opinion regarding these three given reasons.
Mike3fan, the discussion Splitshifter and I are having has to do with this question:
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Q: Will more frequent servicing of my air cleaner extend my engines life?
Your comment is related to this question:
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Q: Can you judge air filter element service life by visual inspection?
I just want to establish that it is a separate issue. I don't have those kinds of filters and I have a question. In the real world, do you or does anyone you know with a large car hesitate to look at the filter to inspect it?