Once the bits and pieces of the filter are in the engine...dirt follows
right behind.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of droo
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 5:24 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: K&N -- good people, good product.
On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 23:01:15 -0500, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
wrote:
>
>
> Warranty Issue...that's easy:
>
> Dodge - Cummins Turbo Diesel Engines. Do NOT use a K&N Filter as they
> come apart in this application...at least the model that K&N is
> providing for them. Use the updated filter from Mopar that has a
> support bar and extra foam filtering material. If a K&N filter is
> found in the airbox...warranty is voided due to this known issue.
>
> I haven't heard (or run across) any other engine from DC where using
> the K&N replacement filter in the factory airbox voids the
> warranty...just the Diesels.
And that's only because the filter falls apart from inadequate support.
Not
from dirt entering the engine. Assuming bits and pieces of the air
filter
are not considered dirt. :P
-- -Droo
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