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slowmover · 07-12-2018, 05:45 AM

It’s always been a good idea. Space has always been a problem. Then plumbing integrity. I think those two kill it as cost doesn’t really justify itself even past warranty period. IOW, OEM air intake systems are good enough.

A centrifugal oil cleaner faces the same type problems. Needs quite high oil pressure to operate. And leaks are always possible. A SS mesh filter to replace the OEM disposable also means correct service procedures.

I’ve looked at both for pickup Diesel engines. Likely worthwhile for HD service in deserts, etc (copy mining equipment, etc).

It’s the wrong end of the stick. In the end. An enclosed & insulated garage is what most everyone needs for extended vehicle life. Much more than home expansion of air-conditioned space for long-term value for money spent.

Along the lines of:

- Hurrying the age where a vehicle is paid for with cash.

- One family vehicle (sedan) to serve as all-purpose. One vehicle that can carry entire family. Pull a variety of trailers. Serve other uses (like a Unimog; that drivetrain is useful; run a hydraulic generator).

- high level of service.

If one can eliminate the purchase of even one car from a lifetime, it obviates gold-plating several for low-time service requirements.

So long as “correct” vehicle spec is “me, Me, ME!” versus extended family obligation we will try to spend to save.

I think Unimog a useful concept. Not great at any one thing (past basic leverage), but a widely capable portable power train. Slow or high fuel burn irrelevant. We are “taught” those two things matter. They don’t.

Guaranteeing the profit of others is all that matters. If FE mattered we’d time the traffic lights. It’s the illusion of “responsibility “ (appearing virtuous; like being a Democrat) without the changes to make it realistic.

Can you get a great job without a car? Why not?

If we owned family businesses in cities and accompanying locales that catered to this, it wouldn’t matter that Johnson sputtered into town every so often to buy a clutch of cigars.

Very long service life should be the gauge.

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slowmover Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 2,442 2004 CTD - '04 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT Team Cummins 90 day: 19.36 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,422 Thanked 737 Times in 557 Posts	It’s always been a good idea. Space has always been a problem. Then plumbing integrity. I think those two kill it as cost doesn’t really justify itself even past warranty period. IOW, OEM air intake systems are good enough. A centrifugal oil cleaner faces the same type problems. Needs quite high oil pressure to operate. And leaks are always possible. A SS mesh filter to replace the OEM disposable also means correct service procedures. I’ve looked at both for pickup Diesel engines. Likely worthwhile for HD service in deserts, etc (copy mining equipment, etc). It’s the wrong end of the stick. In the end. An enclosed & insulated garage is what most everyone needs for extended vehicle life. Much more than home expansion of air-conditioned space for long-term value for money spent. Along the lines of: - Hurrying the age where a vehicle is paid for with cash. - One family vehicle (sedan) to serve as all-purpose. One vehicle that can carry entire family. Pull a variety of trailers. Serve other uses (like a Unimog; that drivetrain is useful; run a hydraulic generator). - high level of service. If one can eliminate the purchase of even one car from a lifetime, it obviates gold-plating several for low-time service requirements. So long as “correct” vehicle spec is “me, Me, ME!” versus extended family obligation we will try to spend to save. I think Unimog a useful concept. Not great at any one thing (past basic leverage), but a widely capable portable power train. Slow or high fuel burn irrelevant. We are “taught” those two things matter. They don’t. Guaranteeing the profit of others is all that matters. If FE mattered we’d time the traffic lights. It’s the illusion of “responsibility “ (appearing virtuous; like being a Democrat) without the changes to make it realistic. Can you get a great job without a car? Why not? If we owned family businesses in cities and accompanying locales that catered to this, it wouldn’t matter that Johnson sputtered into town every so often to buy a clutch of cigars. Very long service life should be the gauge. .