Trd Pro / Trailhunter engine airfilter

[scottharrell7]

So I have a question regarding the air filter. Service manual states to replace it at 36 months / 30,000 miles, 72 months / 60,00 and so on. Somewhere I was told and I checked that the air filter is reusable, it looks like a K&N type or some variation of that. Who is to clean it and re oil it ? Once it’s clean it needs at least a day to dry before oiling it and another day for the oil to dry ? I know it would mess up the gen 3 map sensor if you don’t. I can’t imagine that this new engine will be less “susceptible “ to problems due to an improperly dried filter. Will the dealer charge an arm and a leg for a new one every interval ? I read through the owners manual and nothing is said and I even attempted to look the filter up using the numbers on it. Mine read 17801-YY010. It will bring up several different Toyota filters but not this one. I’m going to the dealership next week and I will inquire. But in the meantime I wanted someone else thoughts and input on this matter.

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[HBNARO]

So I have a question regarding the air filter. Service manual states to replace it at 36 months / 30,000 miles, 72 months / 60,00 and so on. Somewhere I was told and I checked that the air filter is reusable, it looks like a K&N type or some variation of that. Who is to clean it and re oil it ? Once it’s clean it needs at least a day to dry before oiling it and another day for the oil to dry ? I know it would mess up the gen 3 map sensor if you don’t. I can’t imagine that this new engine will be less “susceptible “ to problems due to an improperly dried filter. Will the dealer charge an arm and a leg for a new one every interval ? I read through the owners manual and nothing is said and I even attempted to look the filter up using the numbers on it. Mine read 17801-YY010. It will bring up several different Toyota filters but not this one. I’m going to the dealership next week and I will inquire. But in the meantime I wanted someone else thoughts and input on this matter.

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[TacoFreak]

Yeah - that is a good question. I wonder if the dealers know or if they will just punt like they often do. It is definitely something to get sorted out before it needs cleaned.

It is a special cleaning procedure and kind of a PITA, so it would be good to know the answer to your question. I also assume there is a different tune for these engines, since this filter seems to throw codes when it is used on any of the other trims.

 

[Sagebrush]

The filter in my non-hybrid is straight paper. Are you sure yours is oiled? That would sure monkey with the MAF sensor.

 

[scottharrell7]

Yes I actually took it out and looked at it. It looks like a k&n cone filter. But it says trd on it and the backing is an odd octagon shape. I will probably just purchase a second one so I can keep a clean one to switch out whenever it’s time. I always hold on to the stock filters so I can run it will my k&n is drying. I like to let the filters dry for several days before and after oiling them.

 

[HBNARO]

Yes I actually took it out and looked at it. It looks like a k&n cone filter. But it says trd on it and the backing is an odd octagon shape. I will probably just purchase a second one so I can keep a clean one to switch out whenever it’s time. I always hold on to the stock filters so I can run it will my k&n is drying. I like to let the filters dry for several days before and after oiling them.

That is probably the best solution. I think I will also just have a second clean oiled filter on hand.

 

[HBNARO]

Yes I actually took it out and looked at it. It looks like a k&n cone filter. But it says trd on it and the backing is an odd octagon shape. I will probably just purchase a second one so I can keep a clean one to switch out whenever it’s time. I always hold on to the stock filters so I can run it will my k&n is drying. I like to let the filters dry for several days before and after oiling them.

Although I just went searching online, can’t seem to find one.

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