Nodge68
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Low powered?![]()
By "Low Powered" I mean, engine output against air filter area. The TD4 has a larger filter area the the 1.8 or V6 petrol Freelander engine. Both in theory would consume more air that of the TD4 but only have atmospheric pressure to push the air into the engine.
A typical standard paper filter when new will pass something like 3.8 Qubic Ft per Minute per square inch of area at normal naturally aspirated engine depression. Large area means good filtration at high flow rates. Then there is a turbo to pull air through. A foam filter will flow slightly more air per square inch than pleated paper but will let through lots more dirt too. Because the filter area to engine power ratio is pretty large on the TD4, there isn't any real gain in fitting a foam filter. However there are lots of reasons why not to fit one. Engine/ turbo life being the main two.
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