Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser April 06, 2011, 11:27:16 am Yahoo Message Number: 6689I was going to change the air filter in my Kodiak 8.1L gas and wanted touse a K&N filter, but according to their site they don't make one. Icould have sworn someone here was using a K&N...oh well. Anyrecommendations for a better than OEM filter?Next issue; how often do you guys have the front wheel bearings packed?Now, how about rear end fluid? How often are you changing it and whatare you using? When I was towing with my crewcab truck I ran LE-607 inthe rear end, but haven't checked to see if it's suitable for mediumduty trucks. I suspect it is, but will check.Take care, Greg Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #1 – April 06, 2011, 12:59:39 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6690There are two different air filters. If your's is round they're pretty easy to find. If flat I found it very hard to find after visiting numerous auto parts stores. Chevy had them. Think there is a K&N round filter.KeithSent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedFrom: Greg Gimlick Sender: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comDate: Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:27:48 -0400To: ReplyTo: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSubject: [KodiakChassisClassC] Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasserI was going to change the air filter in my Kodiak 8.1L gas and wanted to use a K&N filter, but according to their site they don't make one. I could have sworn someone here was using a K&N...oh well. Any recommendations for a better than OEM filter? Next issue; how often do you guys have the front wheel bearings packed? Now, how about rear end fluid? How often are you changing it and what are you using? When I was towing with my crewcab truck I ran LE-607 in the rear end, but haven't checked to see if it's suitable for medium duty trucks. I suspect it is, but will check. Take care, Greg Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #2 – April 06, 2011, 06:27:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6691What year is your Kodiak?BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #3 – April 06, 2011, 06:47:57 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6692Ron wrote, Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #4 – April 06, 2011, 10:19:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6698When we were in Kerrville Dane put a new filter in his 2008. He was charged well over $70 for it.The Kodiak's are not known for air flow problems. Stick with stock. Should be able to get up to 50,000 on OEM filter.Use SAE 75W-90 SYNTHETIC AXLE LUBRICANT FOR MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #5 – April 06, 2011, 11:27:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6699I just put a air filter in my 2008...2007.5 chassis and it was something like $80. K&N has uphrade.kits for LMM AND LNN motors...suoposes to~Victor Burns | +1.760.672.8767 Mobile+1.760.814.1801 Google Voiceronjhallsr ronjhall@...> wrote: Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #6 – April 07, 2011, 08:14:37 am Yahoo Message Number: 6700That is close to the average (friendly) price I found when I checked around. That was using my connections at both a dealer and parts house.Dave Sparke Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #7 – April 09, 2011, 01:03:09 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6704Ron I ordered the three from e-bay for under 60.00 for all three. What a bargain and thanks for sending me to them. How often do you pack the front bearings? Book says 25K but I believe 50K is more than sufficient. We will be departing on 15 May, Lord willing, for 4 months to Utah, Oregon, Rainy Lake. Canada, then on to Maine. Minn, Michigan and who know where else. I hope these fuel prices level out as I cannot afford 5 bucks a gallon. Dane Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #8 – April 09, 2011, 01:49:35 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6707I have not repacked my bearings yet. Shame on me. I will add it to the list for this summer. The list is getting bigger. Rear Axle, Remove generator and repair/service and now front wheel bearings.I better not hear that you passed though Michigan and did not stop at our place.Found Diesel at Sams Club in Lubbock, TX. $3.73. Cheapest we have found since we left started home last week.BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #9 – April 09, 2011, 10:14:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6711Ron wrote:QuoteWhen we were in Kerrville Dane put a new filter in his 2008. He wascharged well over $70 for it.I've found a couple of K&N numbers that look to be about $90QuoteThe Kodiak's are not known for air flow problems. Stick with stock.That's what I've decided to do. I took mine out and looked it over, butit looks pretty clean. I blew it backwards out with the compressor andnot that much junk came out of it.QuoteShould be able to get up to 50,000 on OEM filter.I've only got 22,500 miles so far.QuoteUse SAE 75W-90 SYNTHETIC AXLE LUBRICANT FOR MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.Thanks, I may or may not get it done before we leave. If I change it, I'll probably go to LE 607 fluid for the rear end. I used that on aprevious towing vehicle and it surpassed anything I've ever used. I alsohad a Mag Hytec rear end cover on that truck and the temps of the rearend went down in a huge way. I don't know if they make an after marketcover for the Kodiak though.Take care, Greg Quote Selected
Re: Air Filter, Wheel bearings and rear end fluid for gasser Reply #10 – April 10, 2011, 03:38:19 pm Yahoo Message Number: 6731At 10k miles mine was pretty dirty~Victor Burns | +1.760.672.8767 Mobile+1.760.814.1801 Google VoiceGreg Gimlick stuff@...> wrote: Quote Selected