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rdlamb · 06-10-2008, 10:09 PM

Hi Curt:
Do you have a canister type of air filter? What make/brand did you use and when did you last change it?

I have a 400 Cummins, with a canister type of air filter. Just after we took possession of our coach, the indicator went to the red level. I wondered if the air filter could really go bad after only 4000 miles, but decided not to take any chances.

At the time, I was visiting my folks, on our family farm. We usually have our tractors, trucks, and heavy motor air filters cleaned at a local farm and ranch store.

When I took the air filter in, alas, no can clean a canister filter. But, they could test it. The filter was truly dirt laden.

So, I replaced it with a Baldwin. $125

One year later I replaced the filter again, just for preventative maintenance, with a NAPA, for $96. The NAPA didn't last 6 months before the indicator was in the red. Another Baldwin, and another full year without problems.

I just replaced the filter today, with another Baldwin.

So, long winded answer is, it may truly be plugged, and it may be the type of filter you are using. I can recommend a Baldwin.

06-10-2008, 10:09 PM	#2
rdlamb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 386	Hi Curt: Do you have a canister type of air filter? What make/brand did you use and when did you last change it? I have a 400 Cummins, with a canister type of air filter. Just after we took possession of our coach, the indicator went to the red level. I wondered if the air filter could really go bad after only 4000 miles, but decided not to take any chances. At the time, I was visiting my folks, on our family farm. We usually have our tractors, trucks, and heavy motor air filters cleaned at a local farm and ranch store. When I took the air filter in, alas, no can clean a canister filter. But, they could test it. The filter was truly dirt laden. So, I replaced it with a Baldwin. $125 One year later I replaced the filter again, just for preventative maintenance, with a NAPA, for $96. The NAPA didn't last 6 months before the indicator was in the red. Another Baldwin, and another full year without problems. I just replaced the filter today, with another Baldwin. So, long winded answer is, it may truly be plugged, and it may be the type of filter you are using. I can recommend a Baldwin. __________________ Safe Travels Rick 07 TM 40D;ISL 450 Cummins(upgraded). Very happy w/coach Gnarly toad to scoot around. Geocaching, hiking, fishing, National Parks, Civil War sites.