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Originally Posted by WDShaffer
You do not mention if the engine is equipped with a "new" dry-style air cleaner, or the original "oil bath" air cleaner. Be sure to use the newer more common replaceable air filter. The original oil bath is great for nostalgia, but can shorten engine life.
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I'm glad you addressed the air filter issue, WD. I've addressed it before too, but it's been several years ago now. I like how you said the oil bath is great for "nostalgia" but can shorten engine life because that is definitely true. You just can't beat a paper element for efficiency -- they catch over 99% of contaminants vs. about 95% for a properly maintained oil bath unit. And much lower than 95% if not well maintained. And they're messy to maintain compared to a paper element which you merely throw away. There are lots of sites on the internet that compare the two types. Here's one of them:
https://www.hastingsmfg.com/ServiceT...ke_filters.htm
So if you want to get the most miles possible out of your V6, get rid of the oil bath air filter and treat your engine to a new paper element air filter.