Filter Minder

[BZieg]

I have a 2004. 5 and I don't like the filter minder, why you ask, I do such routine maintainance that I do not use it... to me it is just another way dirt could wiggle it's way into. Is there a stock air box without it? Or if not, does anyone have a used or new filter minder I can trade for some tube steps and a bug deflector? (My friend kept pushing the yellow reset button on it and messed it all up. ) Thanks.

 

[AMink]

Could you get a rubber plug at Lowe's and cork the hole? That might work.

 

[Wingate]

You can get one for almost nothing at any Cat or Cummins dealer. I agree, they are almost useless. Cat industrial engines use a digital filter restriction sensor that provides feedback to the engine ECM. But, for some reason, some of them also come with the filter minder...

Most are 1/8 inch pipe thread and you can just remove it and plug it. Not sure about the Cummins, but on the Cats, there is a screened adapter that has a . 025" orfice on the back side of it.

 

[AMink]

My minder sucks down with an empty truck, a cold air intake, and a Amsoil filter. I can't imagine that I'm that restricted. There has to be a more accurate way to measure restriction.

 

[BZieg]

Thanks, yeah I'll try to find a semi truck or Cummins dealer around here. Temecula, CA.

 

[Regcabguy]

My minder sucks down with an empty truck, a cold air intake, and a Amsoil filter. I can't imagine that I'm that restricted. There has to be a more accurate way to measure restriction.

Do the PSM intake tube or cheaper Home Depot style and the filterminder won't budge.

 

[AMink]

Mine is the cheaper "Lowe's" version. :-laf Also have the Cool Blue Tube. Anyway, the truck runs great. I push the little yellow button and all is good again.

 

[Regcabguy]

My buddy's stock '07 has never moved the Filterminder,except when the stock filter is clogged. Mine from new moved it driving home after purchase. I don't think these Filterminders do much.

 

[RickL]

Mine never worked (2000) from day one. The dealer wouldn't replace it so I just service it as needed (K&N) and don't worry about it.

 

[ABorgardt]

Mine would suck down on my first 06 in a heartbeat. The 06 i have now doesnt move, with all the same mods off the old one. Go Figure

 

[AABEN]

If it is broken you can get dirt in if not you will not get any dirt in . I do not trust it. We had them in the mine and was no good. Jest keep your oil change on a set milage and check it at each oil change. I change my air filter oil & fuel all at 5000 miles. I thank it is good insurance for me. == Good luck